Thousands voted today in a referendum held in the eastern regions of Ukraine to determine the creation of a separate ‘people’s republic,’ reports The Guardian.
People were asked by the poll to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the ‘act of self-rule’ for the ‘People’s Republic’ reports The Telegraph.
The pro-Russian separatists in the Donetsk region claimed that 89 percent of voters cast in favour of the referendum.
A meeting of EU foreign ministers will take place tomorrow to discuss plans to deal with the aftermath of the referendum reports the Washington Post.
People were asked by the poll to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the ‘act of self-rule’ for the ‘People’s Republic’ reports The Telegraph.
The pro-Russian separatists in the Donetsk region claimed that 89 percent of voters cast in favour of the referendum.
“These can be considered the final result, “ Roman Lyagin, the head of Donetsk’s referendum commission told reporters.The European Union today, called the referendum illegal and said it would not recognise the outcome.
A meeting of EU foreign ministers will take place tomorrow to discuss plans to deal with the aftermath of the referendum reports the Washington Post.