UN speaks out against Russia citizenship to people in East Ukraine

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 09 Oct 2023 by Alex Teddy

On October 9 the UN said people in Russian-controlled Ukraine who do not accept Russian citizenship find it very hard to get public services, obtain and retain employment, healthcare and welfare. They are also at risk of being suspected of being Ukrainian agents. The UN described this as a human rights violation. The UN Human Rights Council published a report on the situation in East Ukraine. The report was scathing of Russia. 

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