The occupation authorities of the Crimea have proposed to strengthen control over the migration of the Crimean people because of the "uncontrolled use of Ukrainian passports". Such a statement was made on November 22 by the deputy head of the occupying government of Crimea, Igor Mikhailichenko, at a meeting of the border commission..

As reported on the website of the "Crimean government", this issue "should be resolved at the federal level".

According to Mikhailichenko, on the administrative border between the Crimea and the mainland of Ukraine, “there is an uncontrolled use of Ukrainian passports, which can lead to the penetration of criminal elements into Russia, as well as immigrants from countries with heightened terrorist activity”.

At the same time, Mikhailichenko assumes that the alleged actions of the authorities may cause mass discontent of the Crimean people.

“The main thing is that there is no social explosion here.”. Because relatives in Ukraine are in every second.

It is necessary to once again discuss all issues, come to a common opinion, report to the Head and after his approval send information to Moscow, ”Mikhailichenko said..

The press service of the "Crimean government" notes that at the meeting they also discussed issues of arranging border infrastructure, border migration, as well as controlling migration across the border area.. By the end of the year it is planned to increase the number of video cameras at some checkpoints, as well as to equip the surrounding area.

Source: Crimea. Realities.