US EditionUkrainian men aged 18-22 now allowed to cross the border freely, PM says
The government eased travel restrictions for men aged 18 to 22 amid ongoing martial law and military recruitment challenges, affecting millions of Ukrainians abroad, officials said.
- On August 26, Kyiv officials announced that males between 18 and 22 years old are now permitted to cross the border without restrictions under the current martial law regulations.
- This easing follows prior restrictions from February 24, 2022, that prohibited men aged 18 to 60 from leaving due to martial law and mobilization.
- The government revised border crossing rules after President Zelensky’s August 12 request, a bill was submitted on August 22, and details were agreed with the military.
- Prime Minister Svyrydenko stated on Telegram that the decision covers all citizens in this age group, including those abroad, who may now freely return or leave Ukraine.
- The updated procedure aims to maintain ties with Ukrainians abroad and reflects a military call-up minimum age of 25, while enabling men 18 to 22 to travel abroad during ongoing conflict.
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The Ukrainian government is loosening an unpopular rule. Men up to 22 years of age can travel freely again in the future. However, the government refuses to remove the travel restrictions for all age groups in view of the large personnel needs of the armed forces.
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In spite of martial law, 18 to 22-year-olds are to be allowed to leave the country. The measure could serve not to frighten foreign Ukrainians completely.
The Government of Ukraine has updated the rules for crossing the border for young people between 18 and 22 years of age; this age group of men is allowed to cross the border freely during the war.
Ukraine loosens the exit rules for men between the ages of 18 and 22. Young Ukrainians from abroad should also return and then be able to leave without hindrance.
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