Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:16am on 28 Feb 2024,Wednesday International
Sri Lanka orders hundreds of thousands of Russians and Ukrainians to leave within two weeks due to the war. Immigration controller issues notice to tourism ministry, citing normalized flight situation. Over 288,000 Russians and 20,000 Ukrainians visited in last two years. President's office investigates notice, citing lack of cabinet approval. Concerns raised over extended stays and illegal businesses. Tourism minister reports complaints of unregistered Russian-run businesses, including those with "whites only" policies. Authorities conduct raids on such establishments. Social media backlash ensues.
