International recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk

The Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic declared independence from Ukraine following an unofficial status referendum in May 2014. Shortly thereafter, both proto-states merged to the short-lived confederation of Novorossiya.

International recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk

The Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic declared independence from Ukraine following an unofficial status referendum in May 2014. Shortly thereafter, both proto-states merged to the short-lived confederation of Novorossiya.