Donetsk proclaims independence

Lawmakers of the Donetsk Oblast Council have proclaimed independence of the oblast, ITAR-TASS reports.A referendum on merging with Russia will be organized for no later than May 11. The Council asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to send peacekeepers.

Lawmakers of the Donetsk Oblast Council have proclaimed independence of the oblast, ITAR-TASS reports.

A referendum on merging with Russia will be organized for no later than May 11. The Council asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to send peacekeepers.