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Ukrainian authorities accepted a decision to abolish the current system of fines for the people of Donbass for breaching the procedure for entering and leaving the region.
Exit from the part of Donbass not under the control of the Kiev authorities for persons with permanent or temporary residence in other countries, with the exception of the Russian Federation. Reasons for entering the territory of Ukraine are also serious illness or death of close relatives, the provision of medicines, treatment in the presence of serious and/or chronic diseases.
Entry is allowed for a child to issue documents proving identity and confirming citizenship of Ukraine, for the purpose of family reunification, inheritance, visiting educational institutions.
However, it is still impossible to cross the border at temporarily closed checkpoints. Persons who violate the order of entry will also be subject to administrative liability. Currently, entry to Ukraine from the uncontrolled part of Donbas via Russia is punishable by a fine ranging from 1.7 thousand hryvnia (60 USD) to 5.1 thousand hryvnia (over 180 USD). For the same acts committed by a group of people you can get a fine of 5.1 to 8.5 thousand hryvnia (300 USD).