military-age men

EU weighs excluding military-age Ukrainian men from protection scheme

European countries are considering excluding Ukrainian men of military age from an extension of the temporary protection program that has granted refuge to more than 4 million people since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Euractiv reported on June 1.

1 June, 12:36 PM

Ukraine's Defense Ministry sees no immediate need to lower mobilization age

There is currently “no urgent need to lower the mobilization age” below 25, but this could change, Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesperson Dmytro Lazutkin said in an interview with NV on July 26.

27 July 2024, 10:29 AM

Estonia does not plan to deport Ukrainian men with expired passports

Anneli Viks, adviser of Estonia's Ministry of Internal Affairs, has announced that Estonia will not compel Ukrainian citizens residing legally in the country, including conscription-age men who fled due to the war, to return to Ukraine, as reported by ERR.

30 April 2024, 03:19 PM

Lithuania to consult EU on returning Ukrainian draft-age men

Vilnius may facilitate the return of draft-age men to Ukraine, but the issue requires consultations at the level of the European Union, Lithuanian TV3 reported on April 29, citing the country's Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė.

29 April 2024, 06:50 PM

Poland will continue to protect Ukrainian refugees, including men without passports, says Interior Minister

Warsaw will continue to provide temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees in the country, including military-age men without passports, Polish news outlet Ukrayina.pl reported on April 26.

26 April 2024, 07:09 PM

Ukrainians abroad will not get draft notices — Defense Ministry

It “seems unrealistic” for Ukrainian military recruitment centers to operate and serve summons to military-age men abroad, Defense Ministry spokesperson Dmytro Lazutkin told RFE/RL on April 25.

25 April 2024, 08:38 PM

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