Listen: EU moves to exclude military-age Ukrainian men from protection scheme

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The European Commission wants to extend unconditional protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war for another year — but not for men of fighting age.

Where does this decision come from, and what could it mean for both Ukraine and the European Union?

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