Govt introduces special border controls in 1-km zone along borders with Russia, Belarus
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a special border regime in a one-kilometer-wide strip along the border with Russia and Belarus – in this territory, the free entry, stay, residence, and movement of individuals, as well as any activities not related to repelling aggression, are prohibited, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has said.
The Ukrainian government has implemented special border controls in a one-kilometer-wide strip along its borders with Russia and Belarus, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. These controls prohibit free entry, stay, residence, and movement of individuals, as well as any activities not related to repelling aggression within the designated area.
The decision, outlined in Government Resolution No. 1049, has been in effect since August 17, 2026, and state border protection agencies are actively enforcing the new regulations.
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