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May 13, 2014

Separatists Declare Autonomy in Eastern Ukraine 
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Pro-Russian groups in eastern Ukraine have asked to join Russia
following this weekend's chaotic referendum for self-rule. On Monday,
rebel leaders declared an autonomous "People's Republic of Donetsk" and
called for Russian annexation like that in Crimea earlier this year. The
Ukrainian government in Kiev has refused to recognize the separatists'
bid. Russia has also stopped short of an endorsement and is unlikely to
carry out another annexation.

 

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