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Ukraine to introduce visa regime for Russian citizens

Ukraine PM Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine has decided to introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens starting next month.

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Published : Jun 18, 2022, 11:43 AM IST

Updated : Jun 18, 2022, 2:36 PM IST

Kiev: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the cabinet has decided to introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens starting from July 1. The decision was adopted at the request of President Volodymyr Zelensky, Xinhua news agency quoted Shmyhal as saying in a social media post on Friday.

Earlier in the day, Zelensky said the country has decided to end visa-free travel for Russian citizens due to the "unprecedented threats to the national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Ukraine.

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Previously, Russian citizens did not need visas to enter Ukraine, and they were allowed to stay for less than 90 days in the 180-day period from the date of the first entry. (IANS)

Last Updated : Jun 18, 2022, 2:36 PM IST

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