The law on the special status of Donbass entered into force
The law on the special status of Donbass on the first day of the weekend posted and entered into force.
The Ukrainian Parliament on September 16, adopted the Law on special powers of local authorities and remedial measures in several areas of Donbass, the list of which will determine Ukrainian intelligence. On the same day, the head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed a Law which is also known as the Law on the special status of Donbass.
According to the document, it is guaranteed the freedom to use any language and encouraged cross-border cooperation with Russia. Members of the opposition in the Donbass will be pardoned, and will not be prosecuted and punished for participation in the action on the square in Donetsk and Lugansk regions. December 7, is expected to hold local elections.
The law have the force for three years.
however, the militia DND has stated many times that the square of the self-proclaimed Republic Elections will be held, declared by the Ukrainian government. Elections of heads and deputies of the parliaments of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk national republics will be held on 2 November.