cross-border transport

European-standard rail to launch in Uzhhorod by July, Lviv, Chernivtsi Lutsk next

The European-standard rail line from Chop to Uzhhorod is set to launch in July 2025, enabling direct passenger train services from Uzhhorod to Budapest, Košice, Vienna, and Bratislava, Deputy Finance Minister Oleksandr Kava said in an interview with Ukrinform on June 23.

25 June 2025, 02:05 PM

US, Interpol help bust draft dodging scheme in Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Interpol have assisted in an operation to dismantle a scheme that allowed draft-eligible Ukrainian citizens to illegally leave the country during martial law, Ukraine’s National Police announced on Oct. 4.

5 October 2024, 12:19 AM

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

Polish protesters set date to unblock Ukraine border

Poles announced the time of the termination of the truck traffic blockade across the Ukrainian-Polish border, the Western Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service reported on Facebook on June 6.

6 June 2024, 09:00 PM

European Commission plans to extend visa-free travel with Ukraine for at least a year

Ministry of Reconstruction of Ukraine and European Commission will be able to officially start negotiations on extension of Agreement on Liberalization of Freight Transport between Ukraine and EU, the ministry reported on April 29.

30 April 2024, 11:35 AM

New cross-border bus service connects Odesa to Chisinau airport

Ukraine and Moldova have launched a bus service connecting Odesa with Chisinau Airport starting March 1, 2024, simplifying travel between the two cities, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 29.

1 March 2024, 01:25 PM

cross-border transport