The Council of Ministers of the Russian Federation has approved a special procedure for the entry of Ukrainian citizens from third countries into the country. It was reported that the measure was temporary RIA News By referring to the relevant document.
According to the information received, as of midnight on October 16, Ukrainians will be able to cross the Russian border only through two checkpoints. One of them is at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, and the second is the Ludonka car point in the Pskov region.
“This is a temporary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of those living in our country in the current geopolitical conditions,” the text of the document states.
In this case we are talking about all Ukrainian citizens aged 14 and over. The restriction will also apply to minor children from foreigners accompanied by legal representatives.
6 October Council of Ministers contributed A bill on the abolition of preferential visas for citizens of some European Union (EU) countries has been submitted to the State Duma of the Russian Federation for consideration. The initiative is valid for people with Danish and Norwegian passports. Additionally, if the project is approved, residents of Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein may also be subject to restrictions.
Previously Russian President Vladimir Putin signed A decree allowing Ukrainian citizens to enter the country without a visa and with expired internal passports.