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A great number of Ukrainians applying for residence permits in Latvia

BC, Riga, 23.07.2014.Print version
The number of Ukraine citizens applying for Latvia's residence permits has increased significantly lately, Maira Roze, deputy head of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs said in TV channel's LNT news program "900 sekundes", informs LETA.

She believes this is due to the crisis and military conflict in Ukraine.


Most Ukrainians applying for residence permits say they are eligible because of their relatives living in Latvia.


Roze explained that many people leaving Ukraine are willing to move to Latvia.


As reported, in late February Russia occupied Crimea and in March annexed it. International society has condemned the occupation and not recognized the annexation of Crimea by Russia. In the wake of the annexation, the European Union, United States and other Western countries have imposed sanctions against a number of highest officials of Russia and closest associates of the Kremlin.


At the moment, Ukraine continues a military operation against armed groups of pro-Russian separatists.






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