Duda and Poroshenko condemn separatist election

The presidents of Poland and Ukraine, Andrzej Duda and Petro Poroshenko condemned the possible election that that could be held by separatists in eastern Ukraine. Both heads of state met at the General Debate of the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 28. The presidents believe that if such an election were to happen, "more military and technical support for Ukraine as well as tightening sanctions against Russia is needed," a statement by Poroshenko's administration read. Duda assured Poroshenko that Poland will remain a reliable partner of Ukraine's regarding the state's independence and territorial integration. According to the statement, Duda will pay a visit to Ukraine later this year. The separatists informed that local elections will be conducted on November 1.