WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration denounced as illegal a planned weekend referendum by pro-Russian insurgents pushing for autonomy and independence for portions of eastern Ukraine.

Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday the referendum set for Sunday would be “bogus” and not recognized by the West.

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