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Poland scrambles combat aircraft after Russian shelling of Ukraine

The Polish Armed Forces scrambled combat aircraft during a missile and drone attack on Ukraine, the Operational Command announced on X on Dec. 25.

25 December 2024, 01:05 PM

Traffic resumes at Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing with Poland

Two-way vehicle traffic has resumed at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint on the Ukraine-Poland border, Ukraine's State Customs Service reported on Telegram on Nov. 30.

30 November 2024, 06:59 PM

Certain Moldova border checkpoints temporarily halt operations

Some checkpoints on the Ukraine-Moldova border have temporarily suspended operations, halting transit, State Border Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko said on Nov. 7.

7 November 2024, 02:19 PM

Finland permanently closes two border crossings with Russia

Finland's Border Guard has announced the permanent closure of two temporary border crossings with Russia in Inari and Parikkala, Finnish news outlet Yle reported on Oct. 24.

24 October 2024, 01:50 PM

French foreign minister to visit northeastern Ukraine

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, who arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 19, for an official visit, will travel to one of the northeastern regions of Ukraine on the border with Russia on Oct. 20, he said during a press conference with FM Andrii Sybiha.

19 October 2024, 07:30 PM

Poland to strengthen border controls, deny asylum amid migration crisis

Poland plans to temporarily deny asylum as part of a new policy aimed at minimizing illegal migration, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Oct. 12, according to Bloomberg.

12 October 2024, 07:30 PM

Ferry crossing on Ukraine-Romania border suspended due to Russian attack on Odesa Oblast

The ferry crossing at the Orlivka checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Romanian border, located along the Danube River, has been temporarily halted following a nighttime Russian attack, Ukraine’s State Customs Service reported on Oct. 2.

2 October 2024, 11:22 AM

Norway plans to build fence along its border with Russia

The Norwegian government is considering constructing a fence along the border with Russia to deter a potential influx of refugees, NRK reported on Sept. 28.

30 September 2024, 08:20 AM

Repairs cause traffic restrictions at Ukrainian-Hungarian border

Movement of passenger and cargo vehicles leaving Ukraine was partially restricted at the Chop-Zakhon checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Hungarian border, the State Customs Service of Ukraine reported on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 02:29 PM

Lithuanian and Latvian foreign ministers visit border with Belarus

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis and Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braje visited the Lithuanian-Belarusian border together, Landsbergis reported on Aug. 26 on his X social media account.

27 August 2024, 10:27 AM

Zelenskyy orders review of border controls

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with law enforcement officials after Ukrainian MP Artem Dmytruk illegally crossed the border and fled to Moldova, the President’s Office announced on Aug. 26.

26 August 2024, 10:36 PM

Fortifications on Belarus border 99% complete; Invasion through Zhytomyr Oblast unlikely — Local administration

Fortifications on the border with Belarus in Zhytomyr Oblast are nearly complete, with local authorities asserting that an invasion from the north through the region is unlikely.

26 August 2024, 05:58 PM

Ukraine demands Belarus to withdraw troops from border, tensions rise

Kyiv called on Belarus to withdraw its troops recently deployed along the state border between the countries under the pretext of exercises, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry wrote in its official statement published on its website on Aug. 25

26 August 2024, 08:11 AM

Nearly 4,000 evacuated from Sumy Oblast amid Ukraine's Kursk offensive

Over the past week, 3,800 people have been evacuated from frontline regions in Sumy Oblast, local governor Volodymyr Artyukh reported on national TV on Aug. 12.

12 August 2024, 06:15 PM

Civilian injured by mine near Belarusian border in Rivne Oblast

An explosion was reported in Rivne Oblast near the Belarusian border after a civilian entered a mined area, but the victim’s life is not in danger, Rivne Oblast Governor Oleksandr Koval said on Facebook on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 06:22 PM

Estonia strengthens customs control on Russian border

Estonia has implemented enhanced customs controls at its border with Russia to prevent sanctioned goods supplies, ERR media outlet reported on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 01:05 PM

ISW maps Kursk raid, labels it an offensive operation

Ukrainian forces advanced 10 kilometers into Russia’s Kursk Oblast in a mechanized offensive, according to an Aug. 7 report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

8 August 2024, 12:57 PM

Border with Russia to remain closed for the time being — Finnish Foreign Minister

Finland does not plan to open the border crossing with Russia, the Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen told Yle media outlet on Aug. 7.

8 August 2024, 10:42 AM

Putin holds emergency Security Council meeting after reported Ukrainian raid in Kursk Oblast

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin urgently convened an unscheduled meeting of the Security Council, Russian media outlet Brief reported on Telegram on Aug. 7, citing a source.

7 August 2024, 04:45 PM

Ukrainian forces reportedly enter Kursk Oblast as border fighting continues – Russian media

The Armed Forces of Ukraine allegedly infiltrated Russia’s Kursk Oblast, with ongoing fighting on the border, the Russian Telegram channel ASTRA reported on Aug. 6.

6 August 2024, 11:25 AM

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