#War in Ukraine

German Interior Minister at a press lectern with German and EU flags, discussing rules for draft-age Ukrainians in Germany.

Dobrindt: Draft-Age Ukrainians Face Return Duty

Interior Minister Dobrindt says draft-age Ukrainians without asylum grounds must return. What the plan means in Germany.

July 21, 2026

A Ukrainian mother and daughter look at EU flags outside a European institution building after the Ukraine temporary protection extension

Ukraine Temporary Protection Extended to 2028

The EU extends Ukraine temporary protection to March 2028, but new rules exclude men of military age from the scheme.

July 19, 2026