25 Apr 2014 16:04

Donetsk republic council approves referendum question - media

KYIV. April 25 (Interfax) - The council of representatives of territorial hromadas (communities), political parties and public organizations of the Donetsk people's republic has approved the wording of the question for a referendum on May 11, 2014.

The question proposed for discussion is: "Do you support the act on state independence of the Donetsk people's republic?" according to Slavgorod, a Slovyansk-based website.

The election commission of the Donetsk people's republic will have until May 6 to prepare invitation and voting ballots. The voting proper is to be held from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m. on May 11, the council resolved.

The referendum will be funded through donations from public organizations and individuals.