The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection for millions of Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s full-scale invasion until March 4, 2028, while excluding new arrivals who leave Ukraine despite being barred from doing so under the country’s military mobilization laws. European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner announced the proposal on Friday, saying it balances continued support for Ukrainian refugees with Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction needs.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “We are presenting a proposal today to extend temporary protection for one more year – until March 4, 2028,” Brunner said at a press briefing in Brussels, according to AFP. The proposal would deny temporary protection to people who newly arrive in the European Union after leaving Ukraine without authorization because they are subject to military service. “Our proposal provides that temporary protection should not be granted to newly arriving persons who are not allowed to leave Ukraine due to their military obligations under Ukrainian law. This is what Ukraine asked us to do, and this is what we are doing,” Brunner said. He said the measure was developed in close coordination with Ukrainian authorities and EU member states. The extension is intended to provide stability for millions of Ukrainians who have settled across the bloc since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.