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 by Staff Writers Kiev (AFP) Aug 13, 2019
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday ordered to simplify the granting of Ukrainian citizenship for Russians persecuted on political grounds. A decree published on the presidential website orders the cabinet to write a law "easing the process of obtaining Ukrainian citizenship by Russian citizens who have been persecuted for their political views". The decree also listed non-Ukrainians serving in the Ukrainian military as subject to the eased naturalisation process under the new law, and ordered another law that would "optimise" the asylum process for Russian citizens. Former comedian Zelensky had pledged to grant citizenship to Russians who "suffer" under the Kremlin's rule after he was elected as president in April. "We know perfectly well what a Russian passport provides," he said at the time, listing "the right to be arrested for a peaceful protest" and "the right not to have free and competitive elections". Ukrainian forces and Kremlin-backed separatists, who carved out two "people's republics" in eastern Donetsk and Lugansk regions, have fought since April 2014, after the annexation of Crimea. Zelensky's predecessor had promised to fast-track citizenship for non-Ukrainians fighting for Kiev's cause, but the policy was never implemented. Some 13,000 people have been killed in the violence that Kiev blames on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow has denied claims it has funnelled troops and arms across the border.
India's Modi bears all, sniffs dung with Grylls New Delhi (AFP) Aug 12, 2019 Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit Indian television screens like never before on Monday, talking about his life and the environment - and smelling elephant dung - with Bear Grylls. The Discovery Channel programme "Man Vs. Wild" saw Modi seek to burnish his credentials as a protector of nature, telling his story to the British television adventurer in a rainy Indian nature reserve. "Every plant is a flower. We see God in every plant," Modi said as the two men made a spear and crossed a freezing ... read more
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