Until now, Ukrainians could travel to Russia using their domestic passports that each Ukrainian has by default. Children under the age of 16 were able to travel on their birth certificates.

But Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers’ put an end to it with its decree on Dec. 18, that came in force on March 1. Ukrainian citizens who were in Russia when the decree came in force, will be able to return to Ukraine using their domestic passports and birth certificates, according to the government.