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Ukraine Loosens Wartime Travel Rules for Men Aged 18–22

Officials describe a limited step designed to keep young Ukrainians tied to the country, with wider changes for under‑25s still under debate.

Newly appointed Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko attends a session of Ukrainian parliament, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Andrii Nesterenko/File Photo
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Overview

  • Kyiv updated its border‑crossing procedure to let men aged 18 to 22 leave the country during martial law, with the change taking effect the day after the resolution is officially published.
  • The decision applies to all citizens in that age range, including those currently abroad, who may return to Ukraine and depart again.
  • The Cabinet also approved unrestricted travel for volunteer female local council deputies, excluding those who are salaried officials.
  • Men under 23 are not subject to conscription under current rules, as the draft age stands at 25 after being lowered in 2024.
  • Public scrutiny over equal enforcement has intensified after Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko acknowledged her brother is living abroad, as parliament continues to consider broader travel permissions for men under 25.