Demonstration in support to Ukraine outside the Russian embassy in Paris on February 22, 2022, a day after Russia recognised two Ukraine breakaway regions as independent. The recognition of Donetsk and Lugansk rebel republics effectively buries the fragile peace process regulating the conflict in eastern Ukraine, known as the Minsk accords. Russian President recognised the rebels despite the West repeatedly warning him not to and threatening Moscow with a massive sanctions response. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM