Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on the provision of free medical care to refugees from the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as from Ukraine. This was reported on the website of the government on March 8.
“People will be able to count on free primary health care, vaccinations and free prescription drugs. They will also be provided with free specialized, including high-tech, assistance, if it is urgent,” the statement reads. explanation.
According to the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, the number of citizens evacuated to Russia who want to seek medical attention will reach 150,000.
On March 8, from 10:00 a.m., Russia declared a regime of silence on the territory of Ukraine. Moscow also expressed its readiness to provide humanitarian corridors from several Ukrainian cities for the safe exit of civilians.
It is noted that the Russian side with a request for assistance in the evacuation from March 5 to March 7 received more than 2 million appeals from Ukrainian citizens.
The situation in Donbass escalated on February 17. The DPR and LPR reported heavy shelling by Ukrainian security forces, including heavy weapons. The republics announced a general mobilization and evacuation of civilians to the territory of Russia. On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees recognizing the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as agreements on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance with the republics. The documents were ratified the next day.
On February 24, Russia launched a special operation to protect the civilian population of Donbass. After that, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of hitting the country’s military infrastructure and introduced martial law. He also severed diplomatic relations with the Russian Federation.
For more up-to-date videos and details about the situation in Donbass, watch the Izvestia TV channel.
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