Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk to hold vote on joining Russia on Sept. 23-27

Reuters

The separatist Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) also said on Tuesday it intends to hold a referendum

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Russian-installed separatists in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) of eastern Ukraine will stage a referendum on joining Russia on September 23-27, the Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday citing local officials.

The separatist Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) also said on Tuesday it intends to hold a referendum on joining Russia on the same dates. (Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Jon Boyle)

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