Ukrainian refugees
Coverage of Ukrainian refugees in the Nexus archive.
- Zelensky Meets Tusk in Lublin, First Poland Visit Since Diplomatic Fallout
President Volodymyr Zelensky met Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Lublin to discuss defense cooperation, anti-ballistic missile priorities, and the protection of Ukrainian refugees in Poland. The meeting occurred after a diplomatic fallout in June over a military unit’s honorary UPA title.
- EU will exclude fighting-age men from Ukraine refugee scheme
The EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2028 but excluded men who could be called to military service. Existing beneficiaries remain unaffected, while new applicants must satisfy their military obligations in Ukraine. Ukraine's martial law prohibits men aged 25-60 from leaving without exemptions.
- Poland Reportedly Backs EU Plan to Restrict Protection for Some Ukrainian Men
Poland is advocating for the EU to revise temporary protection rules for Ukrainian refugees, specifically excluding military-age men from automatic status. The EU is considering extending or reforming refugee protections beyond 2027, but current beneficiaries will remain unaffected.