Ukraine crisis: Donetsk declared 'people's republic'

Name: Ukraine crisis: Donetsk declared 'people's republic'
Uploaded: 2014-04-07T15:10:59.000Z
Duration: 45 s
Description: Pro-Russian protesters who seized the regional government building in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk are reported to have declared a "people's republic".

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Pro-Russian protesters who seized the regional government building in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk are reported to have declared a "people's republic".

The rebels have called for a referendum on secession from Ukraine by 11 May.

Footage posted online shows an unnamed delegate telling the council session: "I proclaim the creation of the sovereign state of the People's Republic of Donetsk."

Europe

7 April 2014