In the self-proclaimed Republic of Lugansk, which is located in eastern Ukraine and which Moscow recently recognized as independent together with the Republic of Donesk, a referendum could be held to decide on annexation to Russia.

The leader of Lugansk, Leonid Pasechnik, announced it, without giving any time but speaking of a "near future", according to Russian agencies.

(Unioneonline / ss)

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