Just two days before Ukraine's presidential elections on May 25, violence continues in the country's east, where separatists propose to follow the example of Crimea and join the Russian Federation. Despite turmoil, Ukrainians appear determined to cast their ballots in the hope that a new, legitimate government will bring peace and stability.
Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern Donietsk region are showing weapons they claim were seized during an ambush on the Ukrainian military Thursday. At least 13 soldiers were killed in the attack.
International observers hope the violence will subside by Sunday so the election can take place as planned.
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