Putin Orders Movement Restrictions in 8 Areas Along Ukraine Border

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Choi] Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 19th (local time) issued movement restriction measures in eight border areas of existing Russian territory adjacent to Ukraine.

According to major foreign media including Sputnik News, the targeted areas are Krasnodar, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Rostov, the Crimean Peninsula, and Sevastopol. The Crimean Peninsula and Sevastopol are regions annexed in 2014, and the other six regions have been Russian territory since before the invasion of Ukraine.

Along with this, additional authority was granted to the heads of more than 80 regions nationwide to increase production for the defense of key facilities, maintenance of public order, and support of the 'special military operation.'

Furthermore, a medium-level response posture was declared for border areas across Russia, a highest readiness posture for all areas except the central and southern regions, and a high alert was issued for the central and southern regions.

President Putin expects these measures to enhance the stability of economic and industrial production supporting military efforts.

He stated, "We are striving to solve very complex and large-scale tasks to ensure a reliable future for Russia and our people."

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