We discuss the challenges faced by displaced persons from territories not controlled by the Ukrainian government in Kyiv, such as Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea, and parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. Many of these people have left their homes and property behind, and are now unable to return or manage their affairs due to restrictions on crossing the borders.
The authorities on both sides are not addressing these humanitarian issues, leaving these citizens in a difficult situation.
Friends, I'm lawyer Alexander Yevsiutin Today I want to discuss a topic that concerns many displaced persons.
As we see, the situation seems to be moving towards peace agreements, but we often forget about the rights of those who left territories not controlled by Ukraine.
That is, the Ukraine governed from Kyiv city We'll say it this way, as Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea, parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions are also Ukraine, of course.
But we clearly understand the problem. Many people have left these areas and are now abroad. Some are in Ukraine, some in EU countries, others have gone further, to America and so on.
This raises many questions and issues related to their overall livelihood. Indeed. Many can't go back. They've left property and relatives there, some disabled or sick.
Someone needs to go sort things out. But for over three years now, these people haven't been able to get there. Yes, it's a problem. The authorities aren't solving this issue at all. Neither Ukrainian nor Russian officials want to help them.
There's a mutual blockade for these citizens. A Ukrainian passport holder can't easily enter Luhansk, Donetsk, or Crimea if not in Russia. Ukraine considers it illegal border crossing. It's not a crime, but Ukraine still sees it as a violation.
So it's a taboo topic. Everyone's scared to discuss it. But friends, yes, this problem exists. It exists. Moreover, Ukrainian citizens cannot simply cross the border into the Russian Federation. They are unable to enter, for instance, from the European Union.
They have a specific regime in place. In other words, the Russians bluntly deny them entry. They effectively bar them from their place of residence. They can't reach there to address their daily issues.
Meanwhile, the same authorities now governing these territories constantly raise concerns about potential expropriation of real estate and demands for utility payments.
But how can one pay utilities or handle property matters if they're denied basic entry? Not via Ukraine, obviously, as checkpoints are non-existent, and while they officially exist, the demarcation line is now the frontline.
There's no way in or out. But, as we see, when they recently exchanged 175 for 175, they found ways for people to cross the border in Chernihiv region. Question: Why isn't this issue discussed at all in negotiations?
Are people not important at all? What if someone has a disabled mother there and no one else? Why is no one discussing these humanitarian issues?
What if they still have property there, for example? Yes, that's the issue with real estate. Many people ask, what should we do, how should we manage? The property has been sitting for three years. It's clear no one will reclaim anything in Ukraine now.
💁I am a lawyer in migration, family, economic, international cases since 2007.
💁I have two higher educations from national universities of Ukraine: legal and economic in the field of international relations.
💁Creator of a network of law offices in 2009-2010 in Ukraine.
Sincerely, -
Lawyer Alexander Nick. Yevsiutin
Founder of the international legal network
"United International Partners"
uip.company
Law of Immigration to Ukraine
Immigration.com.ua
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