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The Ukrainian Emergencies Ministry is to call for consideration of a possible temporary ban on travel to Egypt by Ukrainian tourists.

"This should be a joint decision by the relevant government agencies, tour operators and air carriers," the ministry’s press service reported on Friday.

The Ukrainian Emergencies Ministry has warned Ukrainians against traveling to Egypt and asked those currently holidaying in Egyptian resorts to take the first opportunity to return home.