LUGANSK, May 12. /ITAR-TASS/. Luhansk People’s Republic, whose residents supported the act on state sovereignty at the May 11 referendum, has declared its independence from Ukraine.
Luhansk Republic declares independence from Ukraine
A total of 96.2% voted for self-rule in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine, where the results of the Sunday referendum were announced on Monday
Head of Central Election Committee of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic Alexander Malykhin
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