Closure of Donetsk and Lugansk breakaway republics from the Ukrainian government only leads to increased resentment and hostility towards the authorities, writes.

The war brought death and destruction to the region subsided, but the effects of it continue to bring suffering and the government's Blockade only making things worse, according to the material.

Imposing an economic blockade on the territory of the breakaway republics, Kiev tried to strangle their economy and to force the militia to surrender, but in fact, says AP, action Kiev only lead to strengthening of resentment Among the residents.

The economic difficulties of the region, caused by the closure of several factories, was exacerbated by government Ostrovka provision of banking services. For many months the citizens do not have the opportunity to withdraw money from the accounts or to pay for acquisition cards, ATMs are empty, and Bank cards do not work.

Among those who have damage from this economic policy of the government of the 76-year-old pensioner Vera Pauli, which is stuck behind the lines, in Kurakhovo, Donetsk region without money and the opportunity to return home.

"I feel a stranger here

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