In June, Ukraine’s integrated border management (IBM) sector transitioned from seasonal response to long-term development. Passenger traffic at the western border remained steady, reaching 2.3 million people, with 20,000–23,000 daily crossings recorded at the Polish section.
Technical integration continued with the rollout of the Entry/Exit System at 12 border crossing points with Romania, requiring adaptation of Ukrainian infrastructure. At the same time, road upgrades progressed, temporary solutions were launched, and environmental assessment procedures were initiated for new construction projects.
The Danube corridor gained growing importance, now accounting for over 40% of international cargo traffic. Customs authorities focused on further digitalisation, reducing paper-based procedures, and strengthening risk-based controls: over 1,000 customs violations were recorded in June alone.
A special section of this issue is devoted to the upcoming revision of Ukraine’s IBM Strategy. The process has begun for drafting a new strategic document that will define priorities for the coming years and consolidate achievements in IT systems, interagency cooperation, and risk management.
