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UKRAINE. May 12
The proclamation of the "independence" of the "Donetsk People's Republic". Photo: @yaffaesque
The Donetsk and Lugansk “republics”, following the results of past “referendums, proclaimed sovereignty and are going to unite. "Donetsk Republic" also announced the desire to become part of Russia. Colonel GRU Girkin called himself the "commander in chief of the DPR" and asked Russia for military assistance. The Kremlin said that the results of "referenda" refers to "with respect."
Chronicle of events of May 11 - here .