With the flag of self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" proudly on display, pro-Russian rebels remain in control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Slaviansk.<br /> <br />The rebel-held city has emerged as one of several cities and towns demanding autonomy and even independence from Kiev.<br /> <br />On Monday, the city received its first visit from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.<br /> <br />The OSCE was there to meet with the city's separatist leader.<br /> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) OSCE MEDIATOR, MARK ETHERINGTON, SAYING:<br /> <br />"We discussed four issues: One, whether he and the groups he leads would comply with the provisions of the Geneva statement; two, the whereabouts and circumstances of detainees including former mayor (Nelly) Shtepa; three, the alleged maltreatment of the Roma minority in Slaviansk and the shooting incident in the town of the 20th of April."<br /> <br />The shooting on April 20 left at least three men dead at a checkpoint manned by armed separatists.<br /> <br />At
