Ukraine to introduce visa regime for Russians from July 1

According to Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on messaging app Telegram.

"As part of countering unprecedented threats to national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state, I suggested that the Cabinet of Ministers consider revising the regime of entry of Russian citizens into Ukraine," he said.

Today, according to Zelensky, "the Cabinet of Ministers must make this important decision - the resolution 'On the termination of the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Russian Federation on visa-free travel for citizens of Ukraine and the Russian Federation and the application of some international agreements between Ukraine and the Russian Federation'."

According to the planned decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, from July 1, 2022, Ukraine will introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens, Zelensky said.