Russia will send three humanitarian convoys to occupied Donbas this Autumn

Russia's emergencies ministry plans to send over three 'humanitarian' convoys to the Donbas in September, Deputy Minister Vladimir Stepanov told reporters on Saturday.

Censor.NET reports citing TASS

"In September we continue working as planned," he said in response to a question regarding delivery of humanitarian aid.

"We plan three convoys before end of the month."

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