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FM Kuleba urges Italy to re-open borders for Ukrainian tourists

On June 3, Ukraine was not included in the list of third countries whose citizens are allowed to enter EU member states.

16:30, 10.06.2021

U.S. defense intelligence chief comments on Russia's military build-up near Ukraine

He says the presence of Russian-led forces in eastern Ukraine remains a viable coercive tool.

11:50, 30.04.2021

Zelensky: Withdrawal of Russian troops should be measured by results

The Ukrainian leader says peace in eastern Ukraine will guarantee security on the continent.

14:50, 28.04.2021

Russia releases footage of troop withdrawal from Crimea after military build-up

The Ukrainian border patrol chief says it is too early to confirm that Russia will pull back its forces from all the borders with Ukraine.

12:45, 28.04.2021

Zelensky: Military threat on Ukraine's borders persistent

He cautioned the situation remained dangerous.

16:15, 26.04.2021

U.S. seeing some Russian personnel withdrawing from Ukraine's border – media

On April 22, Russia announced it would begin the withdrawal of troops, which had taken part in military exercises in occupied Crimea and near the borders of Ukraine.

12:30, 24.04.2021

Merkel, Biden call on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine's border

The chancellor and the president stressed the importance of close coordination and cooperation.

10:40, 15.04.2021

Military build-up near Ukraine: Kremlin comments on U.S. statements

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday had a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

16:05, 14.04.2021

Poland, other EU members want more sanctions against Russia – journalist

Seven other EU member states support Poland's position.

15:15, 14.04.2021

Finland's president expresses concern to Putin over military build-up near Ukraine

Niinistö raised the need for dialogue and actions to reduce tensions.

14:50, 14.04.2021

Borrell, Blinken discuss Russia's military build-up near Ukraine

They expressed their deep concern over the large ongoing build-up of Russian military forces on Ukraine's borders.

11:30, 14.04.2021

NATO chief urges Russia to end military build-up near Ukraine

He says it is "unjustified, unexplained, and deeply concerning."

14:50, 13.04.2021

Zelensky on Russia's military build-up: 'They want the West to be frightened'

The Ukrainian leader sees it as "a kind of test."

11:05, 13.04.2021

Huge Russian troop camp near Ukraine's border shown from inside (Video)

The number of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine is growing.

16:30, 12.04.2021

Intelligence warns Russia building up strike force around Ukraine

Such movements were observed in 2014-2015 before a direct incursion into Ukrainian territory.

15:55, 12.04.2021

Russia's military buildup near Ukraine 'deliberate show of force' – Reuters sources

Moscow is doing it openly, deliberately uncovering tanks in the daytime.

19:45, 10.04.2021

NATO says it is concerned about Russian military build-up near Ukraine – media

NATO says Moscow is undermining peace efforts in eastern Ukraine.

14:50, 02.04.2021

Pentagon reacts to reports on Russian troops amassed along Ukraine's borders

The U.S. side is concerned about recent escalation in eastern Ukraine.

13:35, 01.04.2021

Another nine countries re-open borders for Ukrainian tourists – FM Kuleba

As of today, Ukrainian citizens may visit 104 countries.

14:25, 26.03.2021

EU leaders consider restrictions for non-essential travel – media

There should be exemptions for essential workers and freight to protect the single market.

11:55, 22.01.2021

Sri Lanka fully reopens borders for tourists – media

Sri Lanka currently has a PCR testing capacity for 2,500 tourist arrivals per day.

23:50, 21.01.2021

EU could restrict movement at internal borders to contain COVID-19 variants – media

The need to clamp down on the spread of the new variants of coronavirus will dominate discussions between the 27 heads of state and government on Thursday evening.

15:15, 21.01.2021

Ukraine not going yet to close borders for foreigners – FM Kuleba

So far, the government is not discussing an option of closing the borders.

11:55, 18.11.2020

Minister Kuleba: Ukraine may close borders again in case of full lockdown

However, he says, the question is not on the agenda now.

10:55, 16.11.2020

Health Ministry updates list of red-zone, green-zone countries in terms of COVID-19 spread

The indicator of patients with COVID-19 in Ukraine is 176.5 per 100,000 people as of October 16.

16:05, 16.10.2020

EU to open borders for Ukrainians by late spring 2021, German envoy says

The German envoy suggests Ukrainians may expect to spend their vacation in Europe next summer.

15:40, 16.10.2020

Four more countries open borders for Ukrainians – foreign minister

In total, 52 countries are now open for Ukrainian nationals.

16:55, 30.09.2020

Ukraine steps up border security pending Belarus-Russia military drills (Video)

The exercises are scheduled to start on Monday, September 14.

17:30, 13.09.2020

Ukraine's Cabinet changes entry rules for foreigners – media

Ukraine has also expanded the list of Ukrainian citizens' relatives who may cross the borders.

20:57, 02.09.2020

Ukrainian PM comments on entry ban for foreigners

Shmyhal has told when borders could reopen.

14:00, 01.09.2020

Ryanair cancels almost all flights to Ukraine in second half of Sept

The air carrier has not yet announced the cancellation, but almost none of the flights earlier scheduled for September 15-29 are now available in its booking system.

13:35, 01.09.2020

FM Kuleba: Ukrainian citizens may travel to 45 countries

Tunisia has closed its borders to Ukrainian tourists, whereas Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone, Rwanda and Sudan have reopen their borders.

15:55, 28.08.2020

Ukraine's MFA: 42 countries reopen borders for Ukrainian tourists

Another four countries reopened borders for Ukrainians over the week.

13:45, 13.08.2020

Montenegro fully reopens for Ukrainians

Previously, Ukrainians were banned from entering the country by car.

16:55, 06.08.2020

EU reviews list of countries for which member states should gradually lift travel restrictions

Ukraine is not mentioned in the updated list, again.

23:45, 30.07.2020

Bulgaria fully reopens borders to Ukrainians, dropping PCR testing, quarantine requirements

The permit will be valid from July 31 to August 31 this year.

18:45, 30.07.2020

EU not ready to reopen borders for Ukrainian tourists because of high COVID-19 incidence

The incidence rate is 1.6 times higher than the EU's indicators.

09:30, 28.07.2020

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Talks ongoing on Schengen borders reopening for Ukrainians – FM Kuleba

On July 16, the EU did not include Ukraine in the EU Council's updated list of countries whose citizens will see travel restriction lift.

16:40, 21.07.2020

Another 13 countries reopen to Ukrainians

This brings the list to 39.

12:40, 21.07.2020

Ukrainians may travel to 25 countries now – FM Kuleba

The epidemiological situation in Ukraine is the main criterion for other countries to re-open their borders for Ukrainians.

13:55, 14.07.2020

Reuters: Hungary imposes border checks, quarantine to prevent spread of virus

Countries in the Balkans and neighbouring Ukraine belong to the red category, among other states.

12:59, 12.07.2020

Ukraine in draft list of countries whose citizens could be allowed to enter EU once borders reopen – media

Russia is not on the list, and neither is the U.S.

11:00, 26.06.2020

Over surge of COVID-19 cases, Ukraine travelers may not be able to cross into EU after borders reopen

The official stats reported by the Health Ministry has already exceeded the criteria noted in the European Commission's draft decision.

14:40, 24.06.2020

Lithuania may reopen borders for Ukraine, Georgia on July 1

The move will depend on the coronavirus developments, minister says.

16:00, 23.06.2020

Health Ministry explains new rules for passengers once air traffic fully resumes

If someone arrives "from the red zone countries," they will undergo all procedures that are currently in place, namely an observation or self-isolation.

16:00, 10.06.2020

Ukraine may fully reopen borders with neighbors in mid-July – interior minister

Crossing points on Ukraine-EU borders are gradually being put back into operation, Avakov noted.

20:30, 21.05.2020

Ukraine, Georgia agree on air travel relaunch as quarantine eases

Flights will resume July 1, minister says.

22:40, 19.05.2020

Ukrainian diplomats in talks on regular international flights relaunch

Ukraine will not be waiting for the relevant requests from other states, taking a pro-active stance on the matter.

19:20, 19.05.2020

Eleven EU states agree on rules for tourism reopening – media

The agreement was announced following a video conference between the foreign ministers of Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Portugal, Malta, Slovenia and Bulgaria.

15:15, 19.05.2020

Ukraine to coordinate its actions with European partners while opening borders – MFA Ukraine

Kuleba says there will be no limitations on Ukrainians' travel abroad after the lockdown is lifted.

10:55, 18.05.2020