Temporary border control has been introduced at the entrances from the Russian Federation to Belarus, and the passports of those entering the republic are checked. It has been reported “Kommersant” Referring to the Belarusian edition of Zerkalo, which was blocked in Russia.
The correspondent of the portal called the State Border Committee on behalf of a citizen and clarified the sources, who reported that a checkpoint was set up on the M1 highway near the Belarus-Russian border and passports were checked.
The Ministry stressed that “according to the legislation of the republic on border organizations, documents will now be checked at the entrance to the Republic of Belarus.”
The Zerkalo correspondent was also told that the applicant “will be fine” if he has a valid passport.
The committee added that border control will be carried out at all main exits from the Russian Federation. It was introduced tentatively, but it is unknown when it will expire, they added it to the post.
Formerly Belarusian State Border Committee knowledgeableThat the border departments of Russia and Belarus have developed measures to protect the borders of the Union State.