‘The war needs to be fought and won – essential more men stay’ in Ukraine says Swedish minister; Zelenskyy writes open letter to Putin. What we know on day 1,563

Warsaw is reportedly pushing for military-age Ukrainian men who are not legally permitted to leave Ukraine to be excluded from the protection system.

EU governments are considering restricting temporary protection for military-age Ukrainian men, as member states debate balancing support, integration pressures and Ukraine's…