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Add as preferred source on GoogleUkrainian men aged 18-22 can now cross borders freely under martial law, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced, lifting previous travel restrictions.
(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)
Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 are now allowed to cross the border freely in either direction under martial law.
Previous regulations barred men aged 18-60 from leaving the country after Russia's February 2022 invasion.
The government wants Ukrainians to maintain a maximum of links with Ukraine, allowing those in the specified age group to travel freely.
The changes take effect the day after official publication.
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