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2025 has seen significant events impacting borders across Europe. A lawyer escaped Ukraine by forcing through a border guard in Zakarpattia, raising security concerns. Meanwhile, Germany reports a rise in young Ukrainian men crossing its border, reflecting changes in Ukraine's travel policies. Poland is grappling with newly discovered tunnels near its border with Belarus, highlighting security breaches. The EU proposes negotiations starting from the current contact line in Ukraine, but without border changes. Latvia's airspace near Russia and Belarus remains partially closed for security reasons, while Poland temporarily curtailed border operations amid military exercises. Lastly, Estonia and Finland are enhancing their border security with new defensive structures.

What recent border incidents occurred in Ukraine?

In Ukraine, a recent incident involved a lawyer breaching security at the Zakarpattia border to escape into Hungary. This has raised alarms about border security and the strength of enforcement, showing vulnerabilities in current border management systems.

Why are more young Ukrainians moving to Germany in 2025?

The increase in young Ukrainians moving to Germany is largely due to eased travel restrictions in Ukraine. Men aged 18–22 can now travel abroad more freely, causing a surge in their numbers arriving in Germany seeking opportunities or refuge.

How is Poland addressing border security issues with Belarus?

Poland is enhancing its border security with Belarus by investigating newly discovered tunnels which pose a serious security threat. This situation calls for increased vigilance and might lead to coordinated international efforts to address illegal border crossings.

What are the European Union's positions on Ukraine's borders during peace negotiations?

The European Union advocates using the current contact line as a basis for negotiations. However, this does not imply any acknowledgment of changes to Ukraine's borders, reinforcing commitments to Ukrainian territorial integrity in diplomatic talks.

What are Estonia and Finland doing to strengthen their borders?

Estonia has begun constructing a new defensive line along their Russian border, while Finland has completed the first part of its new border fence. These projects highlight the growing emphasis on securing national borders amidst rising regional tensions.

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Russia to close 20 border checkpoints with Ukraine Russia closes 20 border checkpoints on border with Ukraine: State Border Guard Service responds (updated) The Russian authorities have decided to close 20 border checkpoints with Ukraine starting August 1, 2025. 11 873 29 Previously in trend: Border checkpoints with Russia

SOF fighters on the border with Russia entered from the rear and carried out a successful raid. SOF fighters infiltrate from rear and conduct successful raid on occupiers’ position near Russian border. VIDEO A group of operators from one of the Special Operations Forces units conducted a successful raid from the rear on an enemy position near the Russian border, eliminating the occupiers. 4 555 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Border guards found the body of a man near the border Body of man found in mountains near Romanian border – SBGS. PHOTO Today, July 7, during patrol of a mountainous section of the Ukrainian-Romanian border, servicemen of the "Dilove" border service unit of the Mukachevo detachment discovered the body of an unidentified man. 2 261 28 Previously in trend: Bodies found near the border

Situation on the border with Belarus No unusual actions or formed groups on border with Belarus recorded, - SBGS The border with Belarus remains a threatening area for Ukraine, but no unusual actions have been recorded there. 740 12 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus

Ukrainians are being held at the Russian-Georgian border Ukrainians deported from Russia held in poor conditions at Georgia border – MFA. PHOTO Several Ukrainian citizens are currently held at the Russia-Georgia border after being deported from Russia following their imprisonment. They have been kept in inadequate conditions for several days. 4 122 6 Previously in trend: Ukrainian citizens in Russia Deportation of Ukrainians

Estonia digs trenches on the border with Russia Anti-tank ditches and bunkers: Estonia begins construction of defensive line on border with Russia. PHOTO The Defense Forces, together with the State Defence Investment Centre (RKIK), have begun constructing the Baltic Defence Line in southeastern Estonia. 3 747 44 Previously in trend: Estonia protects border with Russia

preparation of mobilized No formed enemy forces recorded on border with Belarus - State Border Service of Ukraine No offensive groupings of Russian or Belarusian forces are currently being formed along the Belarusian direction. 503 8 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus

General Staff No accumulation of enemy forces recorded on border with Chernihiv region - SBGS There is currently no additional accumulation of Russian forces on the state border within the Chernihiv region. 531 5 Previously in trend: Situation near the border of the Chernihiv region

It is proposed to allow men under 23 to leave Rada considers possibility to allow men under 23-24 to go abroad - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada is considering allowing men under the age of 23-24 to go abroad. 6 477 82 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Travel abroad for men under 25: Lisovyi on possible easing of restrictions Rada discusses easing rules for men under 25 to travel abroad – Lisovyi Lawmakers are discussing the idea of partially easing restrictions on foreign travel for men under the age of 25 who are not yet subject to military conscription. 5 540 76

Putin orders creation of security buffer zone on Ukraine border Russia is creating "security buffer zone" along border with Ukraine – Putin Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has ordered the creation of a so-called "security buffer zone" along the border between Russia and Ukraine. 16 693 75 Previously in trend: buffer zone

Finland has built a 35 km fence on the border with Russia Finland has completed installation of first 35 km of fence on border with Russia, according to Reuters. PHOTO Finland has completed the construction of the first 35 kilometres of fence on its eastern border with Russia. 11 342 45

Three occupiers accepting arrival One occupier "two hundred", two "three hundred": failed attempt by Russians to cross border with Ukraine in Belgorod region. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers used drones to stop a group of occupiers who were trying to cross the Ukrainian border in the Belgorod region. 5 330 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Belgorod region of Russia

Blocking trucks at the border Ukraine urges Poland not to transfer domestic policy to interstate relations - Foreign Ministry Ukraine has called on Poland to prevent the domestic political situation before the presidential election from affecting relations between the two countries. 1 984 6 Previously in trend: Blockade on Polish border

border blockade Polish hauliers launch protest rally. Truck traffic restricted at Yahodyn–Dorohusk checkpoint – SBGS On May 12, 2025, Polish hauliers launched a protest rally. Truck traffic through the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing has been restricted. 4 417 54 Previously in trend: Blockade on Polish border

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a law enforcement officer from Bukovina who helped draft dodgers Law enforcement officer exposed in Bukovyna for promising ’unhindered’ border crossing for $9,000 – SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, together with the Internal Security Department of the State Border Guard Service and the SBU, have exposed a law enforcement officer from the Chernivtsi region who planned to organize an illegal scheme for draft-age men to cross the state border via the Yahodyn checkpoint. 1 132 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Illegal border crossing

A new automobile checkpoint has been opened on the border with Poland Blocking of border with EU is not expected, queues are possible due to seasonal traffic growth - SBGS The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has not received any information about the possible blocking of checkpoints by border guards of neighboring countries of the European Union. 636 3 Previously in trend: Border with US

Estonia Estonia plans to establish military base in Narva nea border with Russia The Estonian Defense Forces are planning to establish a new military base in Narva, which will accommodate more than two hundred Estonian and allied troops. 936 7 Previously in trend: Estonia protects border with Russia

man tried to leave in tanker with oil On safety belts in tanker with oil: Odesa resident tried to illegally get to Moldova - SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards found the offender suspended in an oil tanker by safety belts. He was trying to illegally travel to Moldova. 7 303 45 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Former head of the Brovary Military State Administration Volodymyr Maibozhenko is detained for trafficking men abroad Former head of Brovary DSA Maibozhenko detained for smuggling draft dodgers abroad – SSU. PHOTOS The SSU in the Kyiv region exposed a channel for smuggling military-age men abroad, involving the former head of the Brovary District State Administration (DSA) Volodymyr Maibozhenko. Together with an accomplice, he helped men go abroad under the guise of volunteers. 2 458 16 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Traffic accident with Maibozhenko

Currency seized at the border Truck driver attempted to smuggle $200,000 in cash to Romania. PHOTO Today, April 15, customs officers and border guards at the Porubne–Siret checkpoint prevented an attempt to smuggle undeclared cash amounting to $200,000. 5 737 22 Previously in trend: Currency found at the border

Hostile SRGs on border Enemy wants to create "gray zone" in north. Most threatening situation is in Sumy and Kharkiv regions - State Border Service of Ukraine Currently, the most threatening situation on the border of Ukraine and Russia is observed in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. 3 127 9 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Situation on the northern border

border with Belarus Currently, there are no threats from Belarus – SBGSU Currently, Ukrainian border guards do not observe any threats to our country from Belarus. 487 10 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus

Poland will start strengthening its border with Russia and Belarus Poland to strengthen patrolling of most important sections of border with Belarus The Polish government has announced plans to strengthen patrols on the Polish-Belarusian border due to the growing number of hybrid threats. 871 7 Previously in trend: Strengthening the border of Poland

Prince William rides a tank near the border with Russia in Estonia Prince William rides Challenger tank near Russian border during visit to Estonia. PHOTOS Prince William of Wales joined British troops in a field exercise at a NATO base in Estonia and rode a Challenger 2 tank near the Russian border. 10 304 57 Previously in trend: Prince William rides a tank near the border with Russia

Customs inspector smuggled men to Poland Lviv customs inspector took 4 men of military age to Poland in her car - SBI An inspector of one of the Lviv customs posts, who organised the smuggling of four men of military age across the border, has been notified of suspicion. 12 223 26

border, Poland Poland plans to deploy anti-personnel mines on border with Russia and Belarus Poland plans to deploy anti-personnel mines on the border with Russia and Belarus as part of the Eastern Shield program. 1 251 18 Previously in trend: Poland will withdraw from the Convention on the Prohibition of Ammunition

Demchenko spoke about the situation on the border of Sumy region with Russia on March 19 There is no significant grouping of Russian troops on border of Sumy region. Enemy is attempting to advance in small groups – SBGS On the border of Sumy region with the Russian Federation near the settlements of Novenke and Zhuravka, the enemy is trying to advance in small groups of several to five people to gain a foothold in our territory and further expand the combat zone. The defense forces are successfully repelling them. 1 084 37 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions The situation in northern Ukraine

Zelenskyy on control over compliance with the silence regime Zelenskyy on situation on border with Kursk region: Our military show that they are not surrounded. It is not Putin who decides when we should withdraw Russia is concentrating troops near the Ukrainian border, in particular in the Kursk region, and is planning strikes on Sumy, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. 1 775 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

refugees,germany Only 25% of Ukrainian refugees plan to return for permanent residence – Ombudsman’s Office A quarter of Ukrainians who went abroad because of the full-scale war plan to return to Ukraine for permanent residence. 4 640 104 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

Returning to Ukraine from abroad: Ombudsman’s Office about statistics There are no exact statistics on number of Ukrainians who have returned from abroad for permanent residence – Ombudsman’s Office There are no accurate statistics on the number of citizens who have decided to return to Ukraine for permanent residence from abroad. 2 159 12 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy signs law on sending Armed Forces units abroad during martial law President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on certain issues of sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other countries during martial law. 5 793 15 Previously in trend: Law on sending Ukrainian Armed Forces abroad

Russia’s storming of the border in Sumy region No border breakthrough in Sumy region, but enemy continues to attack - SBGS Currently, Russian troops are trying to enter the territory of the Sumy region in order to surround our military, who are in the Kursk region. 916 3 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Enemy tries to break through the border in Sumy region There was no massive breakthrough of border between Novenke and Zhuravka in Sumy region. Enemy is trying to act in single groups, - CCD On March 8, 2025, information about a massive breakthrough of the Russian Armed Forces on the border of Sumy region was spread on the Internet. 3 027 28 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Shelling of the border with mortars Enemy has decreased its activity in border areas, except for Sumy region – OTGT "Siversk" Over the past week, the enemy's activity in the border areas has decreased, but intense shelling and tension continue in the Sumy region, where the enemy continues to fire and use sabotage and reconnaissance groups. 445 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region

Border crossing rules for journalists changed Changes in border crossing rules for media and artists: what documents are required The State Border Guard Service has announced new rules for crossing the border for media professionals, artists and journalists. 1 903 12 Previously in trend: Travel abroad for journalists and artists Changes to rules for crossing state border

Journalists were banned from travelling abroad. SBGS reaction Reserved journalists and artists can cross border - SBGS Media and cultural personnel can cross the state border if they have documents confirming their mobilisation. 1 669 21 Previously in trend: Travel abroad for journalists and artists

Storming of border in Sumy region Enemy is trying to enter our territory with assault groups, but these are not mass assaults, - SBGS on situation on border between Sumy region and Russia Russian troops continue to storm the Ukrainian border in Sumy region, but these attempts are not massive. 1 769 4 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Putin orders to strengthen protection of Russian border Putin orders to strengthen Russian border protection: operation in Kursk region lasts more than half year Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has ordered additional measures to protect the state border of the Russian Federation. 3 832 16

Changes in rules of border crossing. Details from the State Border Guard Service Men transporting humanitarian and medical cargo will cross border on general terms - SBGS The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Rules for Crossing the State Border for Certain Categories of Ukrainian Citizens. 4 919 14

Journalists and artists to be banned from travelling abroad Starting 3 March, Ministry of Culture will stop issuing letters of travel abroad to journalists and artists Starting from 3 March 2025, the Ministry of Culture will suspend the issuance of letters of support for the travel of artists and media professionals liable for military service abroad. The decision will last until the relevant issue is regulated by law. 2 852 18

Poland creates a brigade on the border with Russia Poland creates new brigade on border with Russia The 16th Motorized Brigade is being formed in the Warmia and Mazury Voivodeship of Poland, which borders the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation to the north. 1 784 10

Scheme of men smuggling USD 15 thousand for "disability": SBGS dismantles scheme of men smuggling in Odesa region. VIDEO+PHOTOS An underground business that helped men of mobilisation age to travel abroad illegally using forged documents was exposed in Odesa. 8 529 12

border, rava, ruska Last year, 59 thousand Ukrainians were refused to cross border - SBGS In 2024, 59,000 Ukrainians were refused to cross the state border. 3 672 15

Belarus inspects combat readiness. What border guards say SBGS: Inspection of Belarusian troops’ combat readiness does not pose threat to Ukraine In Belarus, combat readiness is being inspected in some army units and formations, but this does not threaten Ukraine. 508 7

a border violator almost died in the mountains Hypothermia and dehydration: Border guards rescued man who was trying to get to Romania through mountains, he is in intensive care - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS The border crosser almost died while crossing the highlands. He tried to get to Romania but failed. Border guards found him 10 metres from the border. The man is currently in intensive care. 3 876 30

Trump orders closure of border with Mexico Trump signs executive order closing US southern border to illegal immigrants On Wednesday, January 22, US President Donald Trump signed a decree suspending the entry of foreigners trying to illegally enter the United States through the southern border. 6 560 62

The US sends 1000 troops to the border with Mexico Trump sends 1000 troops to US-Mexico border - media Thousands of additional US troops are being sent to the southern US border with Mexico just two days after President Donald Trump ordered a military buildup there. 4 426 53

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