The possibility of the arrival in Kyiv of relatives of the Russian citizens Alexander Erofeev and Evgeny Alexandrov, arrested in Ukraine in may, is currently not considered, but they are in constant interaction with the families, said Tuesday the Consul of the Russian Federation in Ukraine Alexey Gross.

"At this point, given disproportionate attention, most importantly, the Ukrainian media workers. Guys believe, and side protection, and we share this view that at the moment, the arrival of relatives is irrational, He doesn't decide. The communication between our residents and their families is carried out in this or another form, " said Rude correspondents.

He said that in various ways the Russians sent letters and passed on the answers to the relatives.

Ukrainian Military in the Donbass tied like 2 Russian military on may 16. In the Russian defense Ministry said that the detainees - Alexander Erofeev and - are residents of the Russian Federation, but at the time of detention they were not active military personnel military power of the Russian Federation. More recently, the court in Kiev passed the decision on placing under arrest of Russian citizens

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