The European Commission plans to exclude Ukrainian men of military age from the temporary protection scheme. This decision may affect thousands of people. The details of the decision have not been announced yet.
Draft dodgers, who do not join the Armed Forces of Ukraine, raise questions. Their role in society is being discussed. Experts believe that draft dodgers harm Ukraine.
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki commented on the Ukrainian-Polish barter. He stated that Ukraine pays with its blood, while Poland provides old equipment. Morawiecki called this an equal exchange.
Bulgaria's new government has decided to stop arms shipments to Ukraine. Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov stated that the country needs people, not weapons. He also called for a fair peace.
Bulgaria demands additional guarantees for the educational rights of the Bulgarian minority in exchange for supporting Ukraine's EU membership. Negotiations with Hungary are also ongoing.
Ukrainian MP Dmytro Lubinets stated that President Volodymyr Zelensky has never supported privatization. This statement was seen as a response to accusations of privatization.
The Netherlands is leaving the UK's Interflex program, which trains Ukrainian military personnel. The UK Ministry of Defence stated that the current phase of the operation has come to an end. The program included instructors from 14 countries.
Around 100,000 people of Hungarian nationality live in the Zakarpattia region. This information was recently announced. Learn more about the situation with national minorities in the region.