Self-proclaimed DPR begins supplying coal to Russia

The self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) has sent the first, 'trial', consignment of its coal to Russia.

"Today first 95 wagons [of coal] departed. This is a trial consignment," DPR leader Alexander Zakharchenko told reporters.

Zakharchenko did not elaborate on any specific characteristics of the coal supplied.