The state flag of Ukraine. As a national flag, was officially used since the 1848 Spring of Nations when it was hoisted over the Lviv Rathaus. It is was officially adopted as a state flag for the first time in 1918 by the short-lived Ukrainian People's Republic. During the Soviet occupation, the flag was outlawed.

The state flag of Ukraine. As a national flag, was officially used since the 1848 Spring of Nations when it was hoisted over the Lviv Rathaus. It is was officially adopted as a state flag for the first time in 1918 by the short-lived Ukrainian People's Republic. During the Soviet occupation, the flag was outlawed.

Biden blocks all US investments in Ukrainian separatist regions

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Written by Christian Datoc, White House correspondent for The Washington Examiner

President Joe Biden will soon issue an executive order blocking any U.S.-based investments in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine, the first salvo of a “maximum” sanctions package in response to Russia’s escalating actions against Ukraine.

The announcement comes immediately after Russian President Vladimir Putin told the world on Monday that Russia will recognize the sovereignty of the Luhansk People’s Republic and the Donetsk People’s Republic. National security experts believe Putin’s own announcement will pave the way for separatist leaders to request “aid” from Russia in fighting off Ukraine’s military forces.

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