Government has set a limit on the number of days Ghanaians who have decided to be flown into the country can be hosted at hotels in European countries around Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a press statement noted that government will only bear the cost of hotel accommodation for two nights for Ghanaians received by staff and representatives to be evacuated.

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

According to the Ministry in its statement dated March 8, the decision stems from the refusal of some Ghanaian students to show up at the airport despite expressing 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," parts of the statement read.

The government noted that the matter is of grave concern. It 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."

This directive implies that Ghanaians who refuse to return home will have to cater for the cost of their stay after being provided with accommodation for two nights for free.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported that about 70% of Ghanaians who were stranded in Sumy, close to the Russia border have commenced their journey to Myrhorod.

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

So far, as of March 8, the total number of Ghanaians flown into the country as a result of the Russia-Ukraine tension is 181.

This comes after the Ministry received 88 Ghanaian students from Romania, Hungary, and Poland.

Acknowledging the efforts of various stakeholders, government has expressed "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 our nationals possible."