Ukraine bans int'l travel for dual citizens liable for military service - U.S. embassy

MOSCOW. June 5 (Interfax) - Ukraine has banned international travel for men with dual citizenship aged from 18 to 60, who are liable for military service, Ukrainian media said, citing a statement on the website of the U.S. embassy to Ukraine.

"Effective June 1, Ukraine has eliminated a 'residence abroad' exception that previously allowed certain Ukrainian males aged 18 to 60 to depart the country. After this change, U.S.-Ukrainian dual citizens, including those who live in the United States, may no longer be able to depart the country," the embassy said.

It noted that Ukrainian law does not recognize dual citizenship.

"U.S.-Ukrainian dual citizens are therefore treated solely as Ukrainian citizens while in Ukraine and are subject to the rights and obligations of Ukrainian citizens. Under Ukraine's martial law, men between the ages of 18 and 60 are not permitted to leave the country," the embassy said.

Previously, dual U.S.-Ukrainian citizens in this group could enter and then depart Ukraine if they had deregistered their Ukrainian residency and registered their U.S. residency.