Russia's neighbor refused to protect Ukrainian military personnel
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- The Lithuanian government has extended temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine until March 2028.
- The new rules introduce requirements for Ukrainian citizens liable for military service to provide evidence of service or legal departure from the country.
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Why It Matters
Previously, temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania was valid until March 4, 2027. There are about 52 thousand people with this status living in the country.
The Lithuanian government has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028, however, with an exception for Ukrainian citizens liable for military service. LRT reports this.
According to the publication, now if a refugee is subject to conscription on the territory of Ukraine, he must provide evidence of service. Proof may include legal border crossing when leaving Ukraine, an exit stamp in the passport, or an official document confirming exemption from or completion of military service.
According to the current rules, temporary protection was valid until March 4, 2027; the Lithuanian Cabinet of Ministers extended it for a year. According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Internal Affairs, about 52 thousand people currently have a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection for refugees.
Open Questions
- How will the authenticity of service documents be verified?
