Russia-Ukraine: President ZelenskyyBans Men Aged 18 To 60 FromLeaving Country
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Males between the ages of 18- 60 have been banned from leaving Ukraine. This comes following invasion of the country by Russia, Ukraine’s State border guard service (DPSA) reported. The ban will be in place for the duration of martial law, which was imposed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday morning after Russia attacked Ukraine.
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“The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reports
that due to the imposition of martial law in Ukraine,
a certain category of citizens is temporarily
restricted from leaving Ukraine,” the country’s
interior ministry also announced at midnight via
Telegram.
“In particular, male citizens of Ukraine aged 18 to 60
are prohibited from leaving Ukraine. This rule will
apply for the period of martial law. We ask citizens
to take this information into account,” he said.
Anyone caught violating martial law could end up
facing military tribunals.
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The DPSA said the ban on males leaving the country
is to guarantee Ukraine’s defence and organisation
of timely mobilization.
Ukrainian President also urged any Ukrainian citizen
with a passport willing to fight to come forward, and
promised weapons for anyone.