[Iran Press TV] The Ukrainian parliament has officially declared the pro-Russian forces of eastern Ukraine as terrorists.
On Tuesday, the Ukrainian parliament declared the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk as terrorist organizations, saying Kiev will no more hold peace negotiations with the regions’ representatives.
Kiev has called the pro-Russian forces of eastern Ukraine terrorists since the beginning of the conflict in 2014. However, the official designation of the parliament would make pro-Russians subject to the counter-terrorism law, allowing the Ukrainian government to block their bank accounts, restrict their movement in the Ukrainian territory, and prevent them from contributing to the peace talks.
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