Russia North Korea DPR Recognition

In this handout photo released by press service of DPR representative office, North Korea's Ambassador to Russia, Sin Hong-chol, hands over the document of recognition of the Donetsk People's Republic to Olga Makeyeva, vice speaker of the People's Council, at the Donetsk People's Republic representative office in Moscow, Russia. Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) have both gained recognition from North Korea. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.