MP Alexander Koltunovich said that changing the defence minister will not resolve mobilisation, army financing or front‑line situation, as these matters fall under several state bodies.
The EU will require all Ukrainian refugees to confirm they are not avoiding military service when receiving temporary protection, EU representative Lamert said.
Poturaev warned that shelling is expected to worsen and that moving parliamentary work to a safer location is under discussion, though no decision has been made yet.
In January‑March 2026 Czech authorities expelled 66 Ukrainian citizens, twice the total for 2025 and five times more than in 2024, indicating a sharp shift in migration policy.
Former foreign minister Dmytro Kuliba said Ukraine must hold presidential and parliamentary elections before the war ends, despite the associated risks.