Which two areas of Ukraine did Russia announce as independent states?

A. Kherson and Odessa
B. Donetsk and Luhansk 
C. Zaporizhia and Donetsk
D. None of these

Brief Facts About Donetsk and Luhansk:

The Luhansk and Donetsk Peoples Republics are located in the historical Donbas region of Eastern Ukraine. Since Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Eastern and Western Ukraine typically voted for different candidates in presidential elections. As Crises Between Russia and Ukraine intensify; Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. He made the announcement in a televised speech to the nation on Monday night. The Russian leader signed a decree recognizing the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic” (DPR) and the “Luhansk People’s Republic” (LPR) as an independent.
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