Ukraine rebel leader sworn in as head of separatist 'republic'
Alexander Zakharchenko, at a press conference in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk on Nov 2, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ ALEXANDER KHUDOTEPLY
Ukraine rebel leader Alexander Zakharchenko was sworn in Tuesday as head of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic after claiming a crushing victory at weekend separatist polls rejected by Kiev.
"I swear to serve the people of the Donetsk People's Republic," Zakharchenko said at a ceremony in the main theatre of the rebel stronghold.
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