How to leave the occupied territories and the Russian Federation for Ukraine: explanations
Kyiv • UNN
Due to the closure of the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint, Ukrainian citizens are advised to return via Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia or Turkey. The Foreign Intelligence Service warns of the risks of filtration measures by Russia and Belarus.
Due to the fact that the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint will not work indefinitely, citizens with a foreign passport should choose to return to the territory controlled by Ukraine through such countries as Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia or Turkey. UNN reports this with reference to the Foreign Intelligence Service.
Given the difficult situation on the border with Russia, which has unleashed a war against our country, the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint will not be open indefinitely. Therefore, to return to the territory controlled by Ukraine, citizens who have a foreign passport should choose routes through such countries as Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia or Turkey
The Foreign Intelligence Service notes that filtering measures will be applied to Ukrainians from the Russian side. The risks can be found here.
“If Ukrainian citizens choose to return through the territory of Belarus (supporting the country that unleashed armed aggression against our country), they should also be prepared for filtration measures. Read more about the risks that exist in Belarus for Ukrainians here ,” the statement reads.
In addition, it is emphasized that safety should be a priority, so when returning to the territory controlled by Ukraine, it is recommended to use only reliable routes that will minimize the risks of violating your rights and freedoms.
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Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk reported that the humanitarian corridor Kolotylivka - Pokrovka was forced to be suspended in Sumy region due to Russian shelling. However, Ukrainians can use the corridor across the Belarusian-Ukrainian border to leave the TOT.
