Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that even after the war ends, special restrictive procedures and measures will continue to be applied to Russian citizens entering Ukraine.
Speaking at a press conference in Vinnytsia, Sybiha described Russia as an "enemy" and an "aggressor state." He noted that currently, Russian citizens cannot enter the country without special permits, visas, and security screenings by relevant Ukrainian authorities.
The minister emphasized that this approach will not change after the war, and special restrictions on Russian citizens will remain in place.
Entry regime will not change after the war
According to Sybiha, the control and permit mechanism for Russian citizens will not be limited to the wartime period. Ukraine plans to maintain a separate procedure for these visits even after the war.
The minister also stated that he does not see a threat of a mass migration wave from Russia after the war ends.
Population decline highlighted
The report also included information from the United Nations Population Fund indicating that Ukraine's population has decreased by 10 million since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
The main reasons for this decline are refugee movements, a drop in birth rates, and increased deaths due to the direct or indirect effects of the war.
Sybiha's remarks reveal that Ukraine will maintain its security-focused entry policy even after the war concludes.