EU Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainians but Excludes New Military-Age Conscripts (defence24.com)

• EU extends temporary protection for 4.4 million Ukrainians until March 4, 2028.
• Newly arriving military-age men (23-60) are excluded if they have not obtained exit permission.
• Exclusion does not apply to those already under protection.
• Decision follows a request from Ukrainian authorities.

"The EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028, but newly arriving military-age men who have not fulfilled Ukrainian military obligations are excluded, following a request from Kyiv."