Putin passed the order to simplify the process of Russian nationality for people living in Ukraine and the Eastern separatist areas.

Ukrainian citizens, the people of the People's Republic of Donetsk (DPR) and the People's Republic of Lugansk (LPR), and non -national residents in Ukraine, DPR and LPR have the right to apply for Russian citizenship under the plan.

Ukrainian officials have not commented on information.

Mr. Putin at a meeting at the Russian House of Representatives on July 8.

This document expands the scope of the decree signed by the Kremlin boss in May, which simplifies the Russian citizenship regulation with residents living in DPR, LPR and Russian regions controlled in

According to the decree, the person who wishes to naturalize is not required to live in Russia, no need to prove financial or pass the Russian language test.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine then criticized Russia's move as a violation of international law, violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as the standards and principles of international humanitarian law.

After fully controlling Lugansk province, the Russian army was gradually moving deeper into the Ukrainian government army in Donetsk province and aiming to liberate the entire Donbass region.

Ukraine bet on the West to win against Russia, but their allies seemed to be ready to pay too expensive to defeat Moscow.

Russia and the separatist faction are controlling about 22% of Ukraine's arable land, concentrated in the East, according to NASA's satellite image analysis.