The Lugansk People's Republic has withheld! Today, it is an independent and autonomous state. 

If someone is still in doubt, then I declare publicly that we will never return to Ukraine! Not in vain were sacrificed numerous lives of our soldiers, defenders of the freedom, independence and prosperity of the Lugansk region.

Nationalism, lifting its head right now, including in Ukraine, is a threat not only for the Russian language, culture and identity, but even to the very existence of the Russian people. 

We have chosen the way to return home, to Russia and the Russian world. I have repeatedly said that we are going in small steps, but we know where we are going. 

Now, staying with a working visit in the Crimea, I feel as never before that we are united, that we are Russian, no matter of what nationality we are.

The return of the Crimea to Russia is the first and so far the only precedent for the reunification of the most divided nation in the world. But residents of Donbass also expressed their will in the referendum of May 12, 2014, and confirm their choice by the daily fight against the Ukrainian aggression. I, as an envoy of our people, here, in the Crimea, testify of the chosen course. 

Again and again, on behalf of all citizens of the Lugansk People's Republic, I would like to express our gratitude to the Russian people for their constant help and support, for cooperation and partnership at all levels. 

Thank you. 

The Head of the Lugansk People's Republic, Igor Plotnitsky.

According to: Русская Весна