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Donbas invaders ban teenagers from crossing out unless they hold "passport"

The restriction applies to those aged 14 and over.

21:30, 09.06.2021

No agreement yet on EU vaccine passports – media

The WHO spoke out against the introduction of vaccine certificates in the EU.

14:00, 19.05.2021

EU says Russia is aiming to 'de facto integrate' eastern Ukraine – Bloomberg

The EU reminds of organizing illegitimate elections and issuing passports to locals in Donbas.

13:10, 13.05.2021

Russia to open Duma polling stations in occupied Donbas – human rights activists

This is the way they want residents with Russian passports living in the occupied districts to be involved in the voting.

11:55, 12.05.2021

Donbas residents with Russian passports may vote in elections to State Duma – Russian media

The elections to the State Duma are scheduled for September 19, 2021.

10:40, 11.05.2021

Dangers of Russia's efforts to naturalize Donbas residents

14:25, 06.05.2021

Opinion

Paperback passports not to be digitized – ministry

Standard passports already issued to Ukrainians will remain in place, while officials recommend that Ukrainians switch to plastic ID cards.

12:15, 09.04.2021

Ukraine becomes world's first country to equate e-passports to regular IDs

E-passports, including those for foreign travel, are generated free of charge.

18:45, 30.03.2021

At least two Ukrainian MPs hold Russian passports, probe claims

Both are members of a pro-Russian political force.

23:45, 05.03.2021

East Human Rights Group says 164,340 Ukrainians in Donbas have Russian passports

The expedited procedure was used.

09:00, 26.01.2021

"DPR" wants to deprive residents with Ukrainian passports of civil, property rights – media

The "law" will deprive the holders of Ukrainian passports with Donetsk registration of the right to sell their apartments and houses, buy any real estate and engage in entrepreneurial activity.

23:00, 19.01.2021

Ukrainian passport in world's TOP 30 in terms of mobility

Ukrainians are able to visit 46 countries with no visas required.

09:00, 08.01.2021

Passport Index reflects corona effect on global travel

Ukrainian passport has ranked 41st with a visa free travel to 130 countries, while quarantine curbs have cut the number of such destinations to nearly 50.

12:45, 05.01.2021

About 300,000 Ukrainians forced to obtain Russian passports in occupied Donbas – Reznikov

The official says he is convinced Ukraine has no right to condemn such citizens.

12:20, 29.12.2020

Donbas invaders mulling "foreign citizen" status for Ukrainian nationals – intel

The move would deprive them of the opportunity to enter into civil agreements requiring notarization.

16:30, 13.11.2020

Putin amends decree on recognition of "passports" issued in occupied Donbas

Russia recognizes "documents" issued by "DPR" and "LPR", regardless of their holder's actual citizenship.

20:15, 05.11.2020

SBU exposes ring of EU passport forgers

The group had been operating under the guise of a recruitment agency.

11:55, 12.10.2020

Human Rights Commissioner elaborates on COVID-19 in occupied Donbas

People in ORDLO are mostly diagnosed with flu, pneumonia, and coronavirus.

22:30, 10.10.2020

Ukraine accepts Kosovo passports – Deputy FM Bodnar

There is no consensus in the world regarding the recognition of Kosovo as an independent state.

12:35, 24.09.2020

Crimea invaders force locals to drop Ukrainian passports– envoy to UN

Holders of Ukrainian passports in the occupied Crimea remain under constant pressure.

22:20, 23.09.2020

Ukraine introducing new rules of travel to Belarus

The move has long been scheduled and is unrelated to the ongoing unrest in the neighboring country.

12:45, 01.09.2020

Ukraine's Boryspil Airport starts accepting e-passports via Diia app for domestic flights – Kryklii

Airports in the cities of Odesa, Lviv, and Kherson are expected to start using the app before the weekend.

16:20, 22.07.2020

Ukraine reacts to Donbas residents' voting in Russia Constitution referendum

The amendments provide that Putin will be able to run for another two presidential terms after 2024.

14:20, 19.06.2020

Russia may try to drag occupied Donbas residents with Russian passports into voting

Ukraine's envoy to the UN earlier stated that Russia had issued more than 200,000 passports Ukrainians living in the occupied part of Donbas.

20:40, 02.06.2020

'Iconic' blue UK passports to be issued from next month after EU exit – media

The introduction of blue passports will be phased in and, from mid-2020, all new passports will be blue to replace their burgundy predecessors.

20:43, 22.02.2020

Ukrainians able to get ID cards with electronic signature from Feb 5

The first one was issued to President Zelensky.

16:20, 05.02.2020

Those refusing to get sham "citizenship" in occupied "DPR, "LPR" receive no pay at work – intel report

The Russian occupying administrations have been increasing pressure on residents of the temporarily occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

15:40, 03.02.2020

"DPR" recognizes use of Ukrainian passports in occupied Donbas

The so-called "republics" believe that the passport of a citizen of Ukraine and the "DPR" are equally valid documents.

14:28, 24.01.2020

SBU exposes scheme of unlawful naturalization of Russians in EU

Fraudsters have been forging identification papers, in particular birth certificates, certificates confirming family ties with EU nationals, and archival files.

21:00, 23.12.2019

Ukraine's MFA: Use of foreign passports by Ukrainians for going to Russia to ease passport control

The new procedure will become effective from March 1, 2020.

13:58, 22.12.2019

Ukrainians will need foreign passports to travel to Russia from March 1 – PM Honcharuk

Ukrainian citizens travelling from Russia to Ukraine will still be able to use internal passports and birth certificates for children.

13:33, 18.12.2019

Ukraine may toughen rules for its citizens crossing border with Russia – MFA

Cases when fake birth certificates and internal passports are used to cross the Ukraine-Russia border grow from year to year.

14:54, 05.12.2019

Zelensky: Donbas residents split into supporters of Ukraine, Russia, and "lost"

Zelensky says everyone has the right to choose where he or she wants to live.

13:42, 02.12.2019

Reuters: WADA committee recommends four-year Russia Olympic ban

The final decision is to be taken in December.

02:25, 26.11.2019

Diplomat explains why Ukraine needs dual citizenship

Russians will not be able to have Ukrainian citizenship as a second one.

10:51, 07.11.2019

Purpose of Putin aide's Donetsk visit revealed – media

Surkov went for a short-term trip to the occupied stronghold of Russian occupation forces in late October.

19:50, 04.11.2019

EU states receive guidance on handling visa applications from residents of occupied Donbas

On June 20, leaders of European Union member states declared their readiness not to recognize Russian passports issued to Ukrainians in Russia-occupied Donbas.

17:58, 03.10.2019

Zakarpattia ex-governor: Ukraine should allow dual citizenship, but only with EU states

Moscal believes dual citizenship is "new opportunities for Ukraine."

10:52, 02.10.2019

Ukraine ranks 43rd in updated 2019 Henley Passport Index

Japan and Singapore top the list with visa-free travel to 190 countries out of 227 possible.

14:20, 01.10.2019

Ukrainians freed from Russian captivity get new biometric documents

They have received ID cards of a citizen of Ukraine and foreign passports.

15:56, 16.09.2019

NBU allows banks IDying residents using passports for foreign travel

A passport of a citizen of Ukraine for foreign travel can from now be used by residents to confirm their identity in banks, along with a national passport for internal use.

12:20, 09.09.2019

Zelensky eases naturalization of Russian nationals subjected to political persecution

Also, a procedure was simplified for obtaining citizenship by foreigners and stateless persons who defended Ukraine.

14:00, 13.08.2019

EU working out guidance for non-recognition of Russian passports issued in Donbas

The officials say the issue of non-recognition is within the competence of member states.

19:10, 09.08.2019

EU drafting recommendations on non-recognition of Russian passports issued to Ukrainians in Donbas

The recommendations will also concern the issue of EU visas when residents of Donbas with Russian passports apply for them while residing in Russia or Ukraine.

11:50, 09.08.2019

Russia issues almost 45,000 passports to Ukrainians in H1 2019

Over 29,000 people received temporary residence permits.

15:40, 29.07.2019

EU discussing entry ban for holders of Russian passports from Donbas

The work on setting up travel restrictions may take some time, the journalist admits.

10:15, 25.07.2019

Volker condemns issuance of Russian passports for Ukrainian citizens in Donbas

The diplomat said the move puts at risk efforts to bring peace to the citizens of Ukraine.

13:35, 19.07.2019

MFA Ukraine condemns Putin's decree on expedited naturalization of Ukrainians in Donbas

The ministry said the Kremlin's decrees on "passportization" would not be recognized by the Ukrainian side.

13:10, 18.07.2019

Russia’s bid to win a firmer foothold in Ukraine is falling flat – Bloomberg

Russian efforts to boost influence over Ukraine at its neighbor’s election this month are making little headway.

14:40, 05.07.2019

Breaking Defense: U.S. upgrades Ukrainian ports to fit American warships

The upgrades come after last November's incident where Russian warships fired on and seized three Ukrainian navy vessels in the Kerch Strait.

23:35, 03.07.2019