Protection for Ukrainians until 2028 and Shortages in Crimea
The European Commission is proposing an extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees in the EU until March 2028, but with a significant restriction for men of conscription age. Meanwhile, a state of emergency has been declared in Crimea due to resource shortages, and parts of Europe are struggling with record heatwaves.
Ukrainians who have sought asylum in Bulgaria will be able to maintain their protection status until the spring of 2028 if the EC proposal is adopted. However, the new rules provide for the exclusion of men subject to military mobilization, which could change their right of residence and access to benefits in the country.
The situation in the Black Sea region is becoming more complicated after a state of emergency was introduced in annexed Crimea and Sevastopol due to serious shortages of fuel and food products. This is happening against the backdrop of new strikes on energy infrastructure, including a drone attack that halted operations at "NORSI"—one of Lukoil's largest refineries in Russia—putting pressure on the regional fuel market.
Travelers to Western Europe should prepare for dangerous heat, as Switzerland recorded a June temperature record of 38 degrees, and hospitals in Paris are overwhelmed. In the UK, hosepipe bans are already in effect, and extreme temperatures have caused failures in supermarket cooling systems and incidents involving firefighting equipment.
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