Russian President recognizes independence for Ukrainian Regions

Current Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin recognizes independence for 2 more Ukrainian Regions.

• Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia are recognized as independent by an order from Vladimir Putin.
• These regions are located in the southern part of Ukraine.
• This is seen as a way for Russia to annex them.
• Similar actions were taken by Russia for Crimea and for Luhansk and Donetsk in Ukraine in February this year.
• According to the preparations, the pre-occupied two regions will be merged along with the Russian territory.

Question:

Q.1 Which are the two regions recognized by Russia as independent?
a. Kherson and Crimea
b. Crimea and Zaporizhzhia
c. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
d. Luhansk and Crimea