What to expect from “elections” in Donetsk and Luhansk

How elections in the Donbas usually play out

Elections in the occupied parts of Donbas will boost the strength of the Opposition Bloc in Ukrainian politics. Its strategic goal is to return Ukraine into Russia’s orbit

How Ukrainian politicians see the likelihood of elections in the occupied parts of Donbas

Election in the occupied Donbas is nothing more than a slogan used at the Minsk negotiations. There are no real tools available today to make it happen