EU extends Ukrainian protections, bars military-age men from temporary status at Kyiv's request
TL;DR
EU renews temporary protection for about 4.4 million Ukrainians until March 2028 but will bar entry for military-age men under Kyiv's request; the measure is non-retroactive, asylum remains available under the general system, and it awaits formal adoption amid human-rights concerns raised by the Council of Europe.
- EU restricts protections for Ukrainian men at Kyiv's request The Kyiv Independent
- EU proposes extending Ukrainian protection to 2028, limit men of fighting age Reuters
- EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians but not new arrivals eligible for military service AP News
- EU Commission proposes excluding fighting-age men from Ukraine refugee scheme politico.eu
- EU to exclude military-age Ukrainian men from temporary protection Euronews.com
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