(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 11 - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the head of the People's Republic of Donetsk Denis Pushilin for today's national festival, saying in a telegram posted on the Kremlin website that he is confident in a victory.
Tass reports it.
"I am confident that our joint efforts will allow us to overcome all obstacles and achieve victory", reads the telegram.
(HANDLE).