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Ukrainian men aged 18-22 now allowed to cross the border freely, PM says

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Posted on August 26, 2025

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(Reuters) -Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 are now allowed to cross the border freely in either direction under martial law, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said. Previous regulations introduced after

Ukrainian men aged 18-22 now allowed to cross the border freely, PM

(Reuters) -Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 are now allowed to cross the border freely in either direction under martial law, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.

Previous regulations introduced after Russia's February 2022 invasion of its smaller neighbour barred men aged 18-60 from leaving the country.

"This applies to all citizens in this age group. The decision also concerns citizens who, for various reasons, are located outside Ukraine," Svyrydenko wrote on Telegram, referring to a government decree.

"We want Ukrainians to maintain a maximum of links with Ukraine. The changes take effect the day after official publication."

(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr Kozhukhar; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukrainian men aged 18-22 can now cross borders freely.
  • The change is under martial law, announced by PM Yulia Svyrydenko.
  • Previous restrictions barred men 18-60 from leaving Ukraine.
  • The policy aims to maintain connections with Ukraine.
  • Changes are effective the day after official publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is now allowed to cross the border freely?
Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 are now allowed to cross the border freely in either direction under martial law.
What were the previous regulations regarding border crossing?
Previous regulations barred men aged 18-60 from leaving the country after Russia's February 2022 invasion.
What is the government's intention with this new decision?
The government wants Ukrainians to maintain a maximum of links with Ukraine, allowing those in the specified age group to travel freely.
When do the new border crossing regulations take effect?
The changes take effect the day after official publication.

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