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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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Поліція в Румунії затримала озброєних українців, що зайшли через кордон Police in Romania detain armed Ukrainians who crossed border: they allegedly asked for "political asylum". VIDEO Police in the Romanian county of Satu Mare, near the border with Hungary and Ukraine, launched a search operation on Friday, 16 August, for Ukrainian citizens who allegedly sneaked across the border. 11 969 34

Кордон на Сумщині Restriction of movement of citizens near the border in Sumy region is connected with activity of enemy SRGs and increase in shelling - OGT "Siversk" The activity of enemy SRGs and increased shelling of the border in the Sumy region forced to resort to additional measures. That is why restrictions on the movement of citizens near the border were introduced. 407 1

кордон Situation on border with Belarus has not changed, no non-standard situations were recorded - State Border Service The situation on the border with Belarus remains under control, without changes or incidents. Belarus can move equipment deep into its territory to create an information picture. 433 1

ДБР викрило посадовця кінологічного центру на хабарі For 21,000 euros, he promised to transport man abroad: SBI exposes official of canine center. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the Internal Security Department of the State Border Guard Service, exposed an official of the Dog Training Centre who wanted to set up a channel for smuggling men abroad. 1 763 2

Затримано порушників кордону Through thickets and Dniester: three chefs of Odessa restaurant who tried to enter Moldova illegally were detained - State Border Service. PHOTOS On the Ukrainian-Moldovan border, border guards detained three men who were trying to illegally enter Moldova. Their route was planned to run through the thickets and the Dniester River. 5 458 31

вибух на прикордонні Рівненщини Explosions occurred in border area in Rivne region: civilian injured who ignored "Mine Danger" sign. PHOTO Today, on 8 August, explosions occurred in the northern part of the Rivne region in the border area. Relevant services are working at the scene. 3 142 9

На кордоні затримано депутата Deputy of banned OPFL is detained near border with Slovakia, who is accused of activities against Ukraine. PHOTOS (updated) Border guards detained a man near the border with Slovakia, who turned out to be a deputy of one of the city councils of the Cherkasy region, who is accused, in particular, of justifying and denying the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. 9 609 25

Молдованин на спір переплив Дністер Border guards detained Moldovan who crossed Dniester "on bet". He was banned from entering Ukraine for 5 years - State Border Guard Service. PHOTO Border guards detained a Moldovan man who had crossed the Dniester on holiday with his friends "on a bet". He is now banned from entering Ukraine for 5 years. 4 126 25

Затримано порушників кордону Organiser’s henchman detained in Odessa for scheme to take men abroad along with 8 of their "passengers" - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO&PHOTOS Two men, who are accomplices of the organiser of the scheme for trafficking men abroad, tried to transfer eight "passengers" to Moldova. 2 612 1

Затримано групу ухилянтів Group of "swimmers" in life jackets trying to cross Tisza was detained 200 metres from border - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO&PHOTOS Six men wearing life jackets were unable to cross the Tisza River at night to get to Romania. They were detained by border guards with warning shots 200 metres from the border. 7 569 54

У Польщі на кордоні з Україною ремонтуватимуть дорогу, можлива затримка руху Poland announces road repairs on border with Ukraine: There will be queues at checkpoint until November 14 The road surface at the border crossing in Dorohusk, Poland (Yahodyn checkpoint on the Ukrainian side) will be repaired. In this regard, there will be significant difficulties with traffic. 5 807 17

З України хотіли вивезти трипільську вазу віком майже 7 тисяч років Customs officers prevent smuggling of almost 7,000-year-old Trypillian vase from Ukraine to Switzerland. PHOTO An ancient vase of the archaeological culture of the Cucuteni-Trypillia of the Eneolithic period was seized from an international mail shipment. 8 433 26

Латвійсько-білоруський кордон Fence construction is completed on Latvian-Belarusian border. PHOTO Latvia has completed the construction of a 145-kilometre fence on the border with Belarus, worth more than €125 million. 5 916 42

У прикордонних із РФ та Білоруссю областях збільшили кількість прикордонників Zelenskyy: Number of border guards increased in all regions bordering Russia and Belarus During his visit to the Volyn region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an increase in the number of border guards in the regions bordering Russia and Belarus. 2 234 17 Previously in trend: War

Литовсько-російський кордон Lithuania will install first permanent defensive fortifications on border with Belarus and Russia in September Construction of fortifications worth 600 million euros has begun in Lithuania on the border with Belarus and Russia. 1 079 4

Незаконний перетин кордону Man tried to leave Ukraine for $7,000 in luggage compartment of truck, - State Border Service. VIDEO&PHOTOS The truck driver tried to smuggle the "passenger" abroad in an equipped cache in the luggage compartment of the truck. The men were detained by border guards. 4 211 27

ДПСУ розповіло, де ухилянти найбільше намагаються незаконно перетнути кордон Most attempts to illegally cross border were recorded on border with Moldova and Romania - SBGS The most active attempts to illegally cross the border by men liable for military service are recorded on the border with Romania and Moldova. 1 371 16

Прикордонники від 17 липня почнуть перевіряти наявність військово-облікових документів From now on, all men will be checked for military registration documents when leaving Ukraine - SBGS From 17 July 2024, the presence of a military registration document when crossing the border is a mandatory condition for all men liable for military service. 5 296 45

Контроль на кордоні Starting tomorrow, border guards will not allow men without military registration documents to leave Ukraine - Demchenko Starting July 17, 2024, men aged 18 to 60 will not be allowed to leave Ukraine without a military ID. 48 837 34

Ухилянти на румунському кордоні Group of draft dodgers is detained 100 meters from border with Romania. VIDEO+PHOTOS Border guards of the Vylok department of the Mukachevo Detachment detained four men 100 metres from the border with Hungary. 8 898 65

Скупчень російських військ на кордоні Чернігівщини та Сумщини немає No accumulation of Russian troops on border of Chernihiv and Sumy regions - OC "North" So far, no accumulation of Russian troops has been recorded on the borders of the Chernihiv and Sumy regions. 672 4 Previously in trend: War

Ситуація на Півночі - Сумщина і Чернігівщина Enemy conducts rotations on border with Sumy and Chernihiv regions, uses artillery, FPV drones and attack UAVs - OC "North" The enemy's subversive reconnaissance group activity in Sumy and Chernihiv regions continues. Attempts by the enemy to seal their minefields and strengthen their fortifications are being countered by Ukrainian defenders. 1 443 3

У Тисі виявили тіло людини Body of man found 30 meters from Ukrainian bank of Tisza - State Border Guard Service. PHOTO The body of a man was found in the Tisza River on the border with Romania, 30 metres from the Ukrainian shore. 2 529 16

Геннадій Боголюбов: як виїхав з України? Boholiubov left Ukraine using passport of 67-year-old Volyn resident - media. DOCUMENT Businessman and former co-owner of Privatbank Hennadii Boholiubov left the country using the passport of a resident of Volyn region, 67-year-old Mykola Kuprianovych Siumak. Boholiubov rejected the version that his wife Emine Dzhaparova, a permanent representative to international organisations in Vienna, helped him travel abroad. 22 114 119

Із 17 липня на кордоні перевірятимуть військовий квиток у чоловіків від 18 до 60 років Starting July 17, men aged 18-60 will be checked for military ID at the border - SBGS Starting July 17, border guards will check military registration documents of all men aged 18 to 60. 15 067 26

Понад 20 ухилянтів затримано на переправі до Молдови €300 thousand for crossing border: 24 men planned to illegally get to Moldova in Odesa region - SBGS. PHOTO Border guards in the Odesa region detained a group of 24 draft dodgers who were trying to escape to Moldova. Each of them paid €12,000 to the organisers of the smuggling. 5 612 49

На Закарпатті запроваджують додаткові обмеження у прикордонній зоні Additional restrictions are being introduced in border area in Zakarpattia region - SBGS Additional restrictions are being introduced in the border area in Zakarpattia. 3 394 9

Кордон з Білоруссю As of now, there are no threats from Belarus due to "unannounced inspection" of troops, but border and border protection continues - State Border Guard Service There is currently no accumulation of troops or personnel on the Belarusian side of the border, and the "unannounced inspection" of troops by Belarus does not pose a threat to Ukraine. 738 3

ухилянти затримані на Одещині In Odesa, 47 men at once tried to illegally leave for Moldova - journalist Hlahola. PHOTO In Odesa region, 47 men were detained who were trying to illegally leave Ukraine for Moldova. 27 020 254

Міністр внутрішніх справ Ігор Клименко Consultations with EU on return of Ukrainians who illegally crossed border are ongoing - MIA Minister Klymenko Ukrainian law enforcement officials are consulting with their EU counterparts on the possibility of returning Ukrainians who illegally crossed the border. 4 941 26

Міністр внутрішніх справ Ігор Клименко Every day we detain dozens of people who want to illegally cross border - MIA Minister Klymenko Every day, law enforcement officers detain "dozens" of Ukrainians trying to illegally cross the border. 3 112 22

Резерв+ та виїзд за кордон At border, military registration documents from "Reserve+" started to be accepted - SBGS Military registration documents from the "Reserve+" application are valid for presentation at the border. 10 862 13

Росія перекинула майже всі війська з-під кордону Фінляндії до України Russia redeployed 80% of units deployed on border with Finland to war in Ukraine - media. SATELLITE PHOTOS Most of the Russian troops, including personnel and equipment, which were previously concentrated on the border with Finland, have been redeployed to the war against Ukraine. 5 061 21 Previously in trend: War

Затримано вантажівку із 41 чоловіком у причепі 41 people in trailer: Truck detained on Moldova border. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Odesa region, border guards detained a truck with 41 people in its trailer. They were trying to get to the border with Moldova. 13 556 62

У Тисі виявили тіло потопельника Body of man found in Tysa river near border with Hungary - State Border Guard Service. PHOTO Border guards found the body of an unidentified man near the border with Hungary on the banks of the Tysa River. 3 023 49

Газ прорав кордон на Закарпатті GAZ-66 truck with black licence plates broke through Ukrainian-Hungarian border, 32 violators were detained in Hungary - journalist Glagola. PHOTO A GAZ-66 car with black military licence plates broke through the Ukrainian-Hungarian border - 32 people were detained in Hungary. This was reported by journalist Vitaliy Glagola on his Telegram channel, Censor.NET reports. 30 351 193

Блокування КПП Рава-Руська на кордоні з Україною Polish farmers will block truck traffic at Rava-Ruska - Hrebenne checkpoint until end of day on June 6 - State Border Guard Service Polish protesters have decided to continue blocking the movement of Ukrainian trucks at the Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne checkpoint until the end of the day on June 6. The farmers did not unblock the checkpoint at 2 p.m., as previously reported by the Polish side. 1 392 26

Поляки заблокували рух вантажівок Polish farmers continue to block movement of trucks at "Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne" checkpoint - SBS The Poles are blocking the movement of trucks at the "Rava-Ruska - Hrebenne" checkpoint. The situation as of the morning of June 5, 2024 is unchanged. 1 617 36 Incidents

танк,рф Enemy tank that crossed border of Ukraine, hit mine and tried to return to Russia, explodes after being hit by kamikaze drone. VIDEO A kamikaze drone operator from the 92nd Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Kosh Ataman Ivan Sirko destroyed an enemy tank that had crossed the Ukrainian-Russian border a few hundred meters away. 12 932 15 Previously in trend: War

Поляки заблокували рух вантажівок через Раву-Руську Polish farmers blocked truck traffic at Rava-Ruska checkpoint Polish protesters blocked truck traffic at the Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne checkpoint on the border with Ukraine. 4 224 32 Incidents

Звернення Зеленського 24 травня Russia is gathering another group of troops near border of Ukraine - Zelenskyy The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said that Russia is preparing to attempt offensive actions 90 kilometers northwest of Kharkiv, and another group of troops is gathering near our border. 15 716 108 War in Ukraine

Прем’єр-міністр Польщі Дональд Туск Poland starts building fortifications on border with Belarus, - Tusk The Polish authorities have begun building fortifications along its eastern border, particularly with Belarus. This is explained by the need to protect against the pressure exerted by the regime of self-proclaimed Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. 3 817 31 World

Майже 11 тис українських чоловіків нелегально перетнули кордон з Румунією About 11 thousand Ukrainian men have illegally crossed border with Romania since beginning of full-scale invasion - Romanian police According to the Romanian Border Police, from the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine until May 2024, about 11,000 Ukrainian men crossed the border with Romania illegally. 6 372 109 War in Ukraine

блокада,кордон Poles are on strike at "Dolhobychuv-Uhryniv" border crossing Poles are holding a one-day strike in front of the Dolhobychuv - Uhryniv checkpoint. 2 503 7 Incidents

кордон In Sumy region, special regime is tightened in 5-km zone from border with Russia There are temporary restrictions within a 5-kilometer zone from the state border of Ukraine in the Sumy region. 997 1 Previously in trend: War

кордон Since beginning of full-scale invasion, 450 groups have been exposed that helped evaders cross border - State Border Guard Service Since the beginning of martial law, about 450 criminal groups specialising in the illegal trafficking of people across the border have been exposed. 1 670 43 War in Ukraine

кордон,польща Polish farmers stop blocking Rava-Ruska - Hrebenne checkpoint, truck traffic resumed - State Border Guard Service As of the morning of 29 April, Polish farmers stopped blocking the movement of trucks in front of the "Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska" border crossing point with Ukraine. 1 466 15 Economics

координаційний центр інтегрованого управління кордонами Ukraine has launched coordination center for integrated border management. This is one of criteria for joining EU The Coordination Center for Integrated Border Management, designed to monitor and report on the situation at the state border, has started operating in Ukraine. Specialists will be able to continuously monitor the security environment in the country 24/7. 1 798 7 Tech

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