Ukraine's government condemned referendums in eastern Ukraine, where voters overwhelmingly supported self-rule, as a "farce" on May 12, as Russia again called on Kyiv to hold talks with the pro-Moscow breakaway regions. Ninety percent of voters in an industrial area in eastern Ukraine came out in favor of sovereignty May 11, pro-Russian groups said as they announced preliminary results of the two votes. The results could be followed by new referendum to join Russia, or push for further autonomy.
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Women take a picture in front of a tank in Luhansk on May 11.
