Poroshenko: Ukraine lost control over Donbass (VIDEO)

Kiev has lost its last sphere of influence over the Donbass region as a result of its blockade, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said.

"As a result of the blockade, Ukraine lost its last sphere of influence on this territory," Poroshenko said, adding that the blockade is negatively affecting the whole country, including the energy, metallurgy industries and the national budget.