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For more on the reactions from Russia, we’re now joined by our correspondent Anya Ardayeva who is standing by in Moscow.

Q1: Voters in Donesk and Luhansk regions have already started casting their ballots. Tell us what’s Russia’s latest response to the election?

Q2: The elections come at a time when Ukraine and Russia have just sealed a gas deal, how likely it will affect the relations between two sides?