Ukrainian English-language outlet; sourced from European Commissioner who confirmed Kyiv requested the exclusion
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Kyiv Independent · Ukraine · EU proposes extending Ukrainian refugee protection to 2028, but bars military-age men without Kyiv authorization
Published the key detail that Ukraine's government actively requested the exclusion of military-age men, citing mobilisation needs. Quoted the relevant European Commissioner confirming Ukraine supports the deprivation of protection for men of military age in the EU. Noted the restriction applies only to newly arriving men, not retroactively to those already holding protection.
“Ukraine supports deprivation of protection for its men of military age in the EU.”