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Luhansk - The Ukrainian army is in control of the Luhansk airport and militia is trying to hold negotiations, Luhansk People's Republic head Valeriy Bolotov said.

“The military units, which used to be behind our lines, have actually passed under our control. The only exception is the Luhansk airport. It is still under control of Ukrainian servicemen,” Bolotov told a press conference.

“We are not taking any action against the servicemen staying in the airport,” he said.

“We are trying to negotiate. Unfortunately, no results have been achieved as of yet,” Bolotov said.