The entry of citizens of the Russian Federation between the ages of 16 to 60 is restricted to Ukraine for the time of martial law.
The measures were introduced after Ukraine implemented martial law earlier this week in response to an incident in which Russian forces opened fire on three Ukrainian naval ships off the coast of annexed Crimea. They are aimed at preventing a Russian land invasion, according to the president.
The Ukrainian border service has “switched to the first level of full combat readiness,” its head Petro Tsygykal told the president, according to a statement.
“Reinforced control measures are being implemented” at checkpoints, Tsygykal said. “Citizens of the Russian Federation aged from 16 to 60 years old are not allowed to pass, male persons.”
Russian men who wish to enter Ukraine can apply for a permit on “humanitarian” grounds such as to attend funerals, Tsygykal said.
Non-Russian foreigners wishing to cross into Ukraine at checkpoints will be subject to “enhanced interviewing.