Kiev (Ukraine) (AFP) – Ukraine announced passport controls around pro-Russian rebel areas Thursday, effectively acknowledging the breaking away of the separatist zone, as intense shelling in Donetsk stirred fears of renewed full-scale fighting.Ukraines border guards service said anyone crossing in or out of rebel areas will now have to present a passport. Ukrainians will be allowed through, while foreigners will be sent to filtration points to determine the purpose of their visit and will have to show a visa, a statement said.The rule was explained as a security measure to seal off the eastern conflict areas.However, the passport regime will …read more
Source: Dunya TV
