Protection for Ukrainians until 2028 & news
The European Union has decided to extend protection for Ukrainian refugees, providing them with long-term legal stability. In the region, the conflict is intensifying through new military operations and states of emergency, while international markets are reacting to incidents in oil transport zones.
Ukrainian refugees in Romania retain their right of residence and access to essential services until March 2028. The European Union has officially extended the temporary protection status for the 4.4 million people who fled the war, continuing to ensure their access to the labor market, education, and healthcare.
This decision comes amid a new stage of the conflict, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approving a 40-day military campaign coordinated by the SBU (Ukrainian security services). In parallel, a state of emergency was declared in Crimea after Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure disrupted the peninsula's supply.
Regional tensions and incidents in maritime transit zones are also influencing energy markets. The price of Brent crude—the benchmark for the international market—rose by 4% following an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime transport point, before falling by 2% toward the end of the day. These fluctuations may subsequently affect fuel costs at the local level.
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