Pro-Russia demonstrators in the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk say they're refusing to surrender under the terms offered by Ukrainian authorities.
The Pro-Russian protestors have been occupying the regional headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service since Tuesday.
They are calling for a referendum to split from Ukraine.
"The terms offered are unacceptable for us. They are promising clemency in exchange for us giving up our weapons - this is not appropriate for us."
"We would like to become a federal district, at this point within the state of Ukraine. Afterwards, it's the people who will make a decision, we cannot decide for the people."
Ukrainian authorities have warned they plan to solve the escalating situation in the next 24-hours, either by negotiation or force.
Protesters are warning that any attempt to storm the building will be met with force.
Demonstrations in eastern Ukraine have been growing in recent days following Russia's annexation of the Crimean peninsula last month.
