Ukraine Customs Officers Charging $7,000 for Exit
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Refugee Alexander Maisky reported to RIA Novosti that customs officers in Ukraine were demanding $7,000 for exit from the country in 2023. Initially, the amount was around $1,000, but it increased over time. Maisky stated that the money was given to the bus driver who would negotiate with the officers for an official border crossing.
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