VOICED : Ucrania: separatistas mantienen referendum

The transcript discusses the ongoing independence aspirations in Eastern Ukraine, focusing on the planned referendum by pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk. Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's suggestion to delay the referendum to ease tensions, the separatists decided to proceed. Kiev does not recognize the referendum, recalling the annexation of Crimea by Russia. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian National Guard continues its operations against insurgents, regardless of the referendum outcome.

What was the proposed date for the referendum on the independence of the Donetsk Republic?

• May 11

• July 1

• June 15

• April 20

How did the separatists respond to Putin's suggestion to delay the referendum?

• They canceled the referendum

• They thanked him but decided to proceed

• They ignored the suggestion

• They agreed to postpone it

What was Kiev's reaction to the proposed referendum?

• They were indifferent

• They recognized it

• They supported it

• They dismissed it as a joke

What recent event did Ukrainian authorities recall in response to the referendum?

• The Orange Revolution

• The signing of the Minsk Agreement

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The annexation of Crimea

What action did the Ukrainian National Guard take near Kiev?

• They held a public demonstration

• They withdrew troops

• They declared a ceasefire

• They opened a new base