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This announcement has been posted on the ministry's website.

This is due to the fact that referring to the absence of checkpoints through the Russian-Ukrainian state border, Russia banned its crossing by citizens of third countries, except Russian and Belarusian citizens. This rule is also applicable to diplomats and representatives of international organizations.

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"In this regard, all citizens of third countries, including members of diplomatic, administrative and technical personnel of diplomatic missions, consular offices and representative offices of international organizations are advised to use air transport for travel in keeping with the said route," the Foreign Ministry said.

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