EU extends right to stay for Ukrainians, excludes military-age men
Ukrainian and EU officials attend a ceremony in Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Dan Bashakov)
EU countries on July 15 agreed to extend the right for Ukrainians fleeing the war to stay until 2028, but excluded military-age men arriving in the bloc.
The European Union triggered emergency protections for Ukrainians in the wake of Russia's 2022 invasion, giving them the right to live, work and claim benefits in the 27-nation bloc.
As the war grinds on through its fifth year, EU member state ambassadors approved a proposal to prolong those rights until March 2028.
