EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians but restricts access for military-age men
- Published on 15/07/2026 - 11:57 GMT+2 Ambassadors of EU countries agreed on Wednesday to extend the temporary protection status granted to Ukrainians fleeing the war until 4 March 2028, but with men aged 23 to 60 excluded from the scheme.
- From March 2027, temporary protection will be granted only to those who have fulfilled their military obligations in Ukraine, a move aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s armed forces in response to requests from the Ukrainian government.
- To obtain refugee-like status in the EU, Ukrainians will have to prove that they left the country legally by presenting a passport
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- Published on 15/07/2026 - 11:57 GMT+2 Ambassadors of EU countries agreed on Wednesday to extend the temporary protection status granted to Ukrainians fleeing the war until 4 March 2028, but with men aged 23 to 60 excluded from the scheme.
- From March 2027, temporary protection will be granted only to those who have fulfilled their military obligations in Ukraine, a move aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s armed forces in response to requests from the Ukrainian government.
- To obtain refugee-like status in the EU, Ukrainians will have to prove that they left the country legally by presenting a passport
Sources: Euronews