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politicalrussialow impact13/08/2026, 20:16:59Confidence 13/100

FSB plans to eliminate border with occupied Ukrainian territories - unverified report

The FSB intends to remove the border checkpoints between Russia and occupied territories in Ukraine, citing recent annexations. This change affects border zones in Rostov, Voronezh, and parts of Kherson. It has been suggested that crossing into these territories will no longer require the same checks as before, according to unverified reports.

Claims & verification status

Highly likely

Ukrainian officials stated that no Russian law or decree will change the legal status of the occupied Ukrainian territories.

Attributed to: Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Claimed

The FSB suggests that crossing into these territories will no longer require the same checks as before.

Attributed to: Agentstvo reporting

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Sources & evidence

statementTelegram: ASTRA(class D)original
articleMeduza (independent Russian, EN)(class B)original
statementTelegram: Suspilne News(class C)originalarchived