Militants demand release of 63 criminals with no relation to Donbas war – Ukraine envoy

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One of the most problematic issues remain the demands by pro-Russian militants set forward before the Ukrainian authorities to release “63 criminals who have nothing to do with the conflict in Donbas," Gerashchenko said.

She added that the demand has been voiced as an ultimatum.

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