Ukraine rebels seek to join Russia

A Ukrainian separatist leader is calling on Russia to "absorb" the eastern region of Donetsk after Sunday's referendum on self-rule.

Self-declared Donetsk People's Republic leader Denis Pushilin urged Moscow to listen to the "will of the people".

Ukraine and the European Union have both declared the referendum illegal and the EU is to impose further sanctions against Russia.

Daniel Sandford reports from Donetsk.

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