The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has requested the relevant agencies of Ukraine to step up support to foreign citizens, including students, wishing to return to their home countries or move to third countries due to the Russian military invasion.

In particular, the Ukrainian government is doing its best to facilitate their passage at the state border which has become overwhelmed with the massive influx of people fleeing Russia’s armed aggression.

Temporary volunteer assistance points have been set up at the border to provide foreign students with food and cater for other humanitarian needs.

As active fighting continues, we also believe it is more secure at this time for foreign students to stay at their places of residence in Ukraine.

However, do not be misled by Russian disinformation.

There is no discrimination based on the race or nationality, including when it comes to the crossing of the state border by foreign citizens. The first come first served approach applied to all nationalities. There is also a standard procedure of documentation applied, with certain humanitarian exceptions allowed for women and children.

We call on all states to demand from President Putin that he stops immediately his war against Ukraine which will be the best way to secure the safety and security of their citizens in Ukraine.