Dashing hopes of progress raised by a diplomatic deal in Geneva, pro-Russian insurgents who have occupied government buildings in more than 10 Ukrainian cities said April 18 they will not leave them until the country's interim government resigns. Denis Pushilin of the self-appointed Donetsk People's Republic told reporters the insurgents do not recognize the Ukrainian government as legitimate.
Associated Press: Ukraine insurgents reject call to quit buildings
Pro-Russian supporters rest on the second floor of Mariupol City Council on April 17.
