Categories: Global

Ukraine introduces visa regime for Russians amid war

KYIV (AP): Ukraine plans to introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday.

The move is likely to be viewed as symbolic given that the borders between the neighboring countries are officially closed while they are at war in Ukraine. It nevertheless represents a significant change to the ease of travel previously permitted.

In a Telegram post, Zelenskyy said that Russians will need a visa to enter Ukraine from July 1. He said the decision, which is due to be formalized through a Cabinet resolution, was motivated by “unprecedented threats to the national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity” of Ukraine.

Before Moscow invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, Russians didn’t need visas to enter the country. Many Russians have relatives across the border, while others traveled regularly to visit Ukraine’s southern beaches and urban cultural hubs.

The war in Ukraine Russia’s war on its southern neighbor was in its 17th week on Friday.

The Frontier Post

Recent Posts

Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests

KATMANDU (AP): Nepal’s government lifted ban on on social media platforms Tuesday a day after…

3 minutes ago

Trump note to Epstein that he denies signing is released by Congress

WASHINGTON (AP): Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released on Monday a sexually suggestive letter…

3 minutes ago

Ten people killed, 61 hurt after Mexican train hits double-decker bus

MEXICO CITY (Reuters): Ten people were killed and at least 61 were injured in central…

18 minutes ago

UK’s Starmer to meet Palestinian leader Abbas

LONDON (AFP): Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas…

7 hours ago

FIR names Aleema Khan, Panjotha in journalist assault case

F.P. Report RAWALPINDI: A case has been registered at Saddar Bairooni police station in Rawalpindi…

8 hours ago

KP CM okays to launch digital E-Pension System

F.P. Report peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken another revolutionary step towards digital governance…

8 hours ago

This website uses cookies.