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Ukrainian health minister says Russia is blocking access to medicines

Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko speaks to The Associated Press reporters during an interview on Friday. (Vasilisa Stepanenko/AP)

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine's health minister has accused Russian authorities of committing a crime against humanity by blocking access to affordable medicines in areas its forces have occupied since invading the country 5 1/2 months ago.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said Russian authorities repeatedly have blocked efforts to provide state-subsidized drugs to people in occupied cities, towns and villages.

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