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15 hours agoDonetsk UKRAINE RUSSIA 50 MILES Sea of Azov Russias recognition of the two regions the so-called Donetsk Peoples Republic and Luhansk Peoples Republic could allow separatist leaders to request. The Lugansk and Donetsk Peoples Republics are located in the historical Donbas region of Eastern Ukraine.

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Viktor Yanukovych a Donetsk native was elected president of Ukraine in 2010.

. Donetsk was established in 1869 as a settlement for the workers of the New Russia Company of Anthracite Iron and Rail Production known today as the Donetsk Metallurgical Plant owned by the Welsh industrialist John Hughes and named Yuzivka in Russian Yuzovka after him. Donetsk was one of the host towns for the 1978 and 1980 Soviet Athletics Championships and was the sole host town of the event in 1984. Donetsk also hosted the 1977 European Athletics Junior Championships.

Since Ukraines independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 Eastern and Western Ukraine typically voted for different candidates in presidential elections. 3 hours agoRussia expert Rebekah Irina Koffler said Having recognized the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk Peoples Republics and signed treaties today Russia will almost certainly deploy armed. Donetsk was always an important athletics centre and hosted various events.

11 hours agoThe Donetsk and Luhansk regions collectively known as the Donbas are in eastern Ukraine near the border with Russia. The region comprises both Kyiv-controlled parts as well as separatist. Donetsk Is Great For Art history Almaz 2 Arenas Stadiums Sports Complexes Arena Druzhba 8 Arenas Stadiums The Tsar Cannon 42 Monuments Statues Mine Hole 44 BIS Memorial Complex 2 Monuments Statues Monument VFVoyno-Yasenetsky 1 Monuments Statues Monument to Energetikam 1 Monuments Statues Points of Interest Landmarks Eat drink.

Ruined Soviet Era Apartment Block In Donetsk Ukraine 1200 800 R Destructionporn Ruins Donetsk Skyline