Ukraine closes checkpoints across border with Russia, Belarus

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this at a briefing, an Ukrinform correspondent reported.

"The government decided to temporarily close the checkpoints across the state border with Russia and Belarus," Shmyhal said.

According to him, citizens who are currently in these countries and want to return home will be able to return to Ukraine safely and unhindered.

"Of course, we urge you to return home. Prove that you are on the side of the light," Shmyhal said.

As reported, on February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine and launched a large-scale invasion of the country. Missile strikes were carried out on a number of Ukrainian cities, military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were attacked.

Martial law was introduced in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree introducing general mobilization.

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