The head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that Kiev will appeal to the "international coalition" with the petition to lengthen and extend penalties against Russia If the Donetsk and Lugansk lead independent local elections.

"If there are elections, we will negotiate and agree with the international coalition in support of Ukraine against broaden, deepen, extend, or increase sanctions," - said Poroshenko on Sunday to interview three Ukrainian TV channels.

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