7 Apr 2014 14:56

Donetsk region to hold republic referendum before May 11

MOSCOW. April 7 (Interfax) - The Donetsk Region People's Council announced plans to hold a referendum over the creation of the Donetsk People's Republic no later than May 11.

"The Donetsk People's Republic is being created within the administrative borders of the Donetsk region. A decision to that effect will take effect immediately after the referendum," according to the Council resolution read out by one of its leaders.

The vote is due to take place on May 11, 2014 the latest, he said.

The Council session was broadcast by the Rossiya-24 television channel.