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Strelkov: LPR leaders don't enjoy public confidence and popularity
The former Minister of Defense of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (LPR), Igor Girkin (Strelkov), strongly criticized the head of the unrecognized LPR (Luhansk People's Republic), Igor Plotnitsky, as written on Strelkov's Vkontakte (Russian social media network) page. According to Strelkov, it is unknown whether there really was a coup in the LPR or whether Igor Plotnisky got all possible opponents in the so-called elections out of the race.
“Only one thing is clear; the …
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Former LPR official doubts there was a coup attempt in the separatist republic
One of the Russian coordinators in the occupied Donbas, Alexander Zhuchkovsky, has accused the leader of the so-called Luhansk People's Republic (LPR), Igor Plotnitsky, of lying and commented on the situation regarding an attempted “coup d’etat.” He made this statement on his page on Vkontakte [Russian social network].
He noted that he has not dealt with the LPR for more than a year and does not interfere in what happens there, but has a view of the situation.
According to Zhuchkovsky, there …
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LPR politician says Plotnitskiy is purging the separatist republic of disloyal individuals
Ex-chairman of the People’s Council of the People's Republic of Luhansk (LPR) Aleksey Karyakin is sure that the former Head of the LPR government, Gennady Tsypkalov, was killed. Karyakin told this to the URA.ru news agency, commenting on the latest developments taking place in Luhansk these days.
"His body was found in the basement of the administration head building,” Karyakin said. “He was totally bruised and showed signs of strangulation. I am sure that he was tortured and killed because he …
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Former PM of separatist LPR found hanged
One of those arrested for attempting a coup in the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic, Hennadiy Tsypkalov, has committed suicide. Tsypkalov was an advisor to the head of the LPR (Luhansk People's Republic), the separatist resource Luhansk Information Center reported.
One of the leaders of the “people’s militia,” named Kiselyov, was previously detained, allegedly after having made a confession and being taken into custody.
According to the report, Tsypkalov had to be interrogated as a …
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According to new law, LPR deputies will not be able to leave separatist republic without permission
The self-proclaimed People’s Council of LPR passed a law on Friday, September 23 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Luhansk People’s Republic.”Changes have been introduced to the laws “On Martial Law” and “On the Status of People’s Council deputies of Luhansk People’s Republic.” These amendments establish the specifics of the travel of MPs outside the LPR during the martial law period.
“In a state of war, the uninterrupted operation of the National Council as the legislative …
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Plotnitsky says separatist republics averted coups
The head of the self-proclaimed LPR, Igor Plotnitsky, stated that the leadership of the DPR and the LPR could have averted the impending "revolution." According to him, as reported by DonPress, it is possible that such “revolutionary” preparations were managed not only in Ukraine but also in Russia.
"It was another attempt at a coup. However, it's not so much the fact of the coup in the LPR. The main goal was to create a precedent for the alleged indignation of the Ukrainian people and the …
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Separatists to introduce unilateral ceasefire in eastern Ukraine
On the 13th of September, the head of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), Aleksandr Zakharchenko, announced the introduction of a unilateral ceasefire.
Separatists have promised to cease shooting from the 15th of September at midnight. A similar statement was made by the head of the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), Igor Plotnitsky.
Plotnitsky added that his servicemen are strictly prohibited from returning fire in the event of an attack from the Ukrainian forces. However, …
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Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada proposes banning use of names of separatist republics in media
A bill was submitted in the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) calling to classify the names “DPR” (Donetsk People’s Republic) and “LPR” (Luhansk People’s Republic) as those which promote criminal organizations, which in turn would prohibit the use of the names in the media, 112.ua reported.
Instead of the abbreviations “DPR” and “LPR” the initiator of the bill proposes the terms “criminal organization, self-proclaimed in the territory of the Donetsk region” and “criminal organization, …
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American MMA fighter Jeff Monson receives passport of self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic
The head of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), Igor Plotnitsky, granted an LPR passport to the famous American MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter, Jeff Monson, who came to Luhansk for the opening of a children’s sports school, RIA Novosti reported. The presentation of the passport took place in the center of Luhansk during a concert dedicated to the 221st anniversary of the founding of Luhansk.
“A famous man came to us but he is well-known not due to his specific profession or …
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So-called LPR plans to open representative office in Austria
Leaders from the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) announced their intention to open a “diplomatic office” in Austria.
This information was distributed by websites associated with the LPR.
According to the LPR, “the office” will be engaged in “outreach activities” and coordinate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the occupied Ukrainian territory.
The organization will be headed, according to them, by the Austrian social activist Alfred Almeder.
The Austrian edition of Die Presse …