Ukraine can fully close the border With Russia to the East, said Advisor to the head of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko in an interview to Ukrainian TV channel.
" different methods should be considered, but by itself - the border will be closed immediately. To do this currently installed necessary means and methods ", - quotes Gerashchenko RIA " Novosti ". Answering the question, do you consider the option of mining of the border, Advisor of the Minister said: " Mining own territory is a danger For Residents of Ukraine, For the animals. These are not easy questions. While national security is more important, but you have to weigh the " pros " and " cons ". According to him, " there are many methods of struggle and without mines, but they require time and money. We currently not enough neither one nor the other." Remember, the 5th of June, the government of Ukraine has approved the termination of the movement in the number of border checkpoints on the border line With Russia, for example in the Lugansk region. Since mid-April, the Kyiv authorities are in the East of Ukraine punitive operation against supporters of independence of Donetsk and Lugansk national republics, which told about the desire to separate from Ukraine after the coup d'etat occurred in the country on 22 February. Security forces are actively using heavy artillery and combat aircraft. Mentions numerous victims among the peaceful residents and the destruction of houses and infrastructure.

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