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Ukraine Eases Border Rules for Young Men Amid War

8/27/2025

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Ukraine's Cabinet has revised travel rules, permitting men aged 18 to 22 to cross the border immediately.
This change responds to President Zelenskyy's request to address recruitment challenges during the ongoing war.
The updated rules were coordinated with military command to facilitate border crossings.
Zelenskyy also discussed gas supply cooperation with Norway and expanding the eVidnovlennia program for property compensation.

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Story summary

Ukraine's Cabinet has revised travel rules, permitting men aged 18 to 22 to cross the border immediately.
This change responds to President Zelenskyy's request to address recruitment challenges during the ongoing war.
The updated rules were coordinated with military command to facilitate border crossings.
Zelenskyy also discussed gas supply cooperation with Norway and expanding the eVidnovlennia program for property compensation.