05.09 LPR Head: Self-Proclaimed Donetsk, Luhansk Republics Still Intend to Secede From Ukraine

MOSCOW, September 5 (RIA Novosti) – The self-proclaimed people’s republics of Luhansk and Donetsk still intend to secede from Ukraine, the prime minister of the Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) said Friday.

“We will continue our course toward secession. A ceasefire is a forced measure. A lot of work remains to be done,” Igor Plotnitsky said.

He confirmed that the self-defense forces were ready to cease hostilities at 15:00 GMT to “stop bloodshed.”