Putin orders Russia to recognise documents issued in rebel-held east Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian authorities on Saturday to temporarily recognise civil registration documents issued in separatist-held areas of eastern Ukraine, a decision strongly criticised by Ukraine's president.

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