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Ukraine to introduce visa regime with Russia from July 1.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the end of visa-free travel for Russian citizens starting from July 1, citing the need to counter "unprecedented threats" to national security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Russian President Vladimir Putin in April signed a decree introducing visa restrictions for citizens of countries that Moscow defines as "unfriendly," among them Ukraine.

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Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 97 drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 90 of them. Five drones struck five locations, while debris from downed drones fell in two locations.

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