The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has revealed that 70% of Ghanaians who were stranded in Sumy, close to the Russian border are making their way into Myrhorod.

Upon arrival at Myrhorod, they will be transported to the western border cities for onward transfer to neighbouring countries.

This comes after the government reached an agreement with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to allow for the safe passage of Ghanaians, particularly students, in war zones in his territory.

Ghana has so far received 88 Ghanaian students from Romania, Hungary, and Poland as part of the evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from Ukraine.

This brings the total number to 181 as of March 8, 2022.

Meanwhile, government says although it is taking the needed measures to ensure citizens displaced due to the Russia-Ukraine tension are flown back home, some compatriots have refused to return despite showing a willingness to do so.

"The Ministry has however noted with grave concern the refusal of some Ghanaian students to show up at the airport after they have expressed their willingness to be evacuated. This has resulted in the Government purchasing air tickets which remain unused as well as paying for COVID-19 tests for persons with no intention of travelling.

"The government is therefore entreating only Ghanaians who are willing to be evacuated to confirm their participation so as to avoid the dissipation of scarce public funds," the statement dated March 8 read.

According to the Ministry, government will only bear the cost of accommodation for two nights for all those who are received by its staff and representatives and lodged in hotels in the countries around Ukraine.

They will also be provided with air tickets to Ghana and have their Covid-19 tests paid for.

"In the case of those who refuse the offer to be assisted to return home, the Government of Ghana's obligations towards them ceases after they have been provided with 2 nights' hotel accommodation," the statement added.

On the other hand, government has expressed its profound gratitude to "the various National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) within the region, the Church of Pentecost and other Religious Bodies, Governments, Humanitarian Organisations, and individuals that have made the evacuation of Ghanaians possible".