According to Zelensky, this step is important for young Ukrainians to maintain their homeland and can learn abroad.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj said on Tuesday that he had asked the government to cancel travel restrictions for Ukrainian men aged 18 to 21 years. According to DPA and Reuters reports, TASR informs about it.
“I believe it is a positive story that will help many young Ukrainians to maintain ties with Ukraine and get caught in Ukraine, especially in education,” the Ukrainian president said.
Proposed change in the age limit
Reuters recalls that most men aged 18 to 60 are currently forbidden to travel beyond Ukraine, in which during the fourth year of the war with Russia still applies to martial law. According to Zelensky, this limit should be moved to 22 years. The change is subject to the consent of the parliament.