Ukraine Seals Off 1-Kilometer Strip Along Russia, Belarus Borders Under Special Regime
The temporary measure bars free entry, residence and work in the zone as officials cite defense needs and risks from Russian aggression.
- The Government implemented a special border regime establishing a 1 kilometer zone along the frontiers of Ukraine with Russia and Belarus, effective immediately for the duration of martial law.
- Amid ongoing armed aggression from the Russian Federation, the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution responds to "the need to resolve urgent issues related to strengthening the state's defense capability" and potential threats from Belarusian territory.
- Within the designated 1 kilometer strip, the Government prohibits unauthorized entry, residence, and movement, while officials have banned work unrelated to repelling armed aggression, defense, or state border protection.
- Regional security trends show states hardening frontiers against Russia and Belarus; Finland completed roughly 200 kilometers of new fencing, while Lithuania approved 20-meter-wide engineering barriers and counter-mobility zones.
- Authorities intend to secure the frontier against potential destabilization efforts for the duration of the conflict, as preventing intelligence and subversive activities that threaten national interests remains a priority.
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Ukraine has introduced a special border regime along the border with Russia and Belarus. Restrictions apply over a distance of one kilometer wide and will remain in effect throughout the duration of the emergency state, says the Ukrainian Government, according to RBC Ukraine.
Ukraine Seals Off 1-Kilometer Strip Along Russia, Belarus Borders Under Special Regime
Ukraine has imposed a special border regime along a one-kilometer strip running the length of its state frontier with Russia and Belarus, barring free entry. Residence, movement, and any work unrelated to defense or border protection for the duration of martial law.
Ukraine has introduced a special border regime in a kilometre strip along the border with Russia and Belarus, as reported by the State Border Service of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian authorities are introducing a special border regime along the border with Russia and Belarus, and it is expected that the special regime will remain in force until the end of the period of martial law in Ukraine.
Kiev tightens measures
Ukraine has introduced a special regime in the kilometre strip along the borders with Russia and Belarus, with restrictions on entry, stay, residence, movement and work.
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