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Ukraine closes almost half of crossings on border with Russia

Xinhua, February 21, 2015 Adjust font size:

Ukraine has temporarily closed 23 of its 52 valid crossing points on the border with Russia, the Ukrainian government's press service said Friday, without giving a reason for the move.

The closure of the crossing points included ten border checkpoints in the restive eastern Lugansk region and two in the neighboring Donetsk region, according to the statement posted on the government's website.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has informed the foreign diplomatic missions in Ukraine about the temporary closure.

Ukraine and Russia now share a land border of about 2,295 kilometers. Endite