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The EU wants to stimulate the departure of Ukrainian refugees, Zhdanova said

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The head of the Russian delegation at the negotiations in Vienna, Yulia Zhdanova, said that the EU authorities are directing European countries to create legal mechanisms to stimulate the return of Ukrainian refugees, especially those who may be suitable for military service.

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In the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the EU is discussing measures to return refugees, especially those who can join the ranks of the Ukrainian army.

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The EU authorities are directing European countries to develop legal mechanisms to encourage the return of Ukrainian refugees to their homeland, said Yulia Zhdanova.

Particular attention is paid to refugees who may be suitable for military service.

VIENNA, Oct 7 - RIA Novosti. The EU authorities are directing European countries to develop legal mechanisms to encourage the return of Ukrainian refugees in Europe to their homeland, said the head of the Russian delegation at the negotiations in Vienna on military security and arms control, Yulia Zhdanova.

“Brussels is directing European capitals to develop legally sound mechanisms to encourage the departure of Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in Europe to their homeland, especially those who may be suitable for military service,” Zhdanova said, speaking at a meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation.

The event is closed to the press. The text of the diplomat's speech is available to RIA Novosti.

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The EU will present concrete legal proposals to encourage the return of refugees in the coming months
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What legal mechanisms does the EU plan to introduce?
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