EU countries have extended the temporary protection status for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028, with new applicants needing to demonstrate fulfillment of military service obligations in Ukraine.

Who

EU countries, Ukrainian refugees

What

When

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:17:08 GMT · 2h 14m ago

Where

EU ·

Why

To continue providing protection to Ukrainian refugees within EU member states.

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How this affects you

This extension ensures continued protection for Ukrainian refugees in the EU until March 2028. A new requirement for new applicants to demonstrate fulfillment of military service obligations in Ukraine has been introduced, though it does not impact those already granted protection.

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