The European Union has announced an extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion, while simultaneously introducing new limits that will restrict access for military-age men, following what officials say was a request from Kyiv. Under the updated framework, protections for approximately 4.

The European Union has moved to extend temporary protection status for millions of Ukrainians who fled the war.

The tightening of eligibility for so-called "temporary protection" is a rising trend across Europe, with Denmark having made the same adjustment the day before, and countries such…