The UN refugee agency on Sept. 25 criticized Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine for shutting the door on international aid, while the rebels themselves said the ban was instituted to restore order.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Associated Press: UN says Russia-backed rebels in Ukraine expel aid agencies
Pro-Russian separatist military cadets attend a military competition between tank units near the town of Torez, in the Donetsk region, on September 24, 2015.