Starting June 15, bus lanes for exiting Ukraine will undergo repairs at the Medyka checkpoint. Throughput capacity will decrease to eight units per 12 hours.
Ukraine and Poland have agreed on the uninterrupted movement of buses through the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint during the summer. There will be no restrictions, even despite planned repair works.
In June, the number of border crossings rose to 100,000–115,000 people per day due to the holiday season. The highest traffic load is observed on the Polish border.
Traffic congestion has been recorded at the border with Poland for those exiting. The largest queues are observed at Shehyni, Ustyluh, and Krakivets; Smilnytsia is clear.
Starting June 15, 2026, bus departures to Poland will be suspended due to repairs at the Shehyni - Medyka checkpoint. The works will continue until November 2027.
A buildup of vehicles was recorded on the border with Poland on June 6. The largest queues are observed at the Ustyluh and Krakivets checkpoints.
The EU plans to restrict temporary protection for newly arrived Ukrainian men. Stockholm approves the initiative to support mobilization.
A Ukrainian was deported from Poland for catching a legendary 183-centimeter catfish. He has been banned from entering the Schengen Area for a period of five years.
From June 8 to June 17, 2026, vehicle traffic at the Solotvyno checkpoint will be restricted due to bridge repairs. Pedestrians will be able to cross the border with Romania without changes.
EU Commissioner Brunner reported on discussions regarding the exclusion of men aged 23-60 from protection. A final decision will be made in the coming weeks.
The EU is considering the possibility of restricting automatic protection for Ukrainian men aged 23-60. Austria proposes implementing these changes starting from March 2027.
The Council of the EU is discussing the status of temporary protection for Ukrainians. A decision regarding the possible exclusion of men from the program has not yet been made.
A 57-year-old Ukrainian caught a 183-centimeter catfish in Poland that had lived in the reservoir for 20 years. The man was detained by police for refusing to release the fish.
In Lublin, the Ukrainian flag was removed from the city hall because an SOF unit was named after the Heroes of the UPA. City authorities continue to support Ukraine in its struggle.
EU governments are discussing the exclusion of men of conscription age from the temporary protection program. The restrictions may apply to new applicants in the future.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reduce the processing time for issuing passports abroad and implement queuing systems. Minister Sybiha announced the resolution of issues with passport forms and the implementation of rapid delivery.
On the evening of May 27, queues were recorded on the border with Poland, with the largest number of cars in Shehyni. Border guards advise choosing less congested checkpoints.
The Marshal of the Sejm visited a 16-year-old Ukrainian beaten in Warsaw for speaking his native language. He invited the family to parliament and promised to contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Labour plans to introduce a tourist levy to support municipalities. Regional mayors in England are considering a tax of up to £300.
A Ukrainian influencer drove his car to the protected Morskie Oko lake. As a result, the Polish Ministry of Interior will ban him from entering the country for five years.
WHO has confirmed an Ebola virus outbreak in the DR Congo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges citizens to avoid visiting the affected regions and to follow all safety measures.
The number of protection applications in Poland has fallen by 66%, a record for the EU. Meanwhile, 78% of decisions regarding Ukrainian applicants are currently negative.
Four Ukrainians from the vessel MV Hondius are among the crew members sent to quarantine in the port of Rotterdam due to hantavirus. They are to be isolated in special trailers until June 17.
According to UN data, 56% of refugees will remain in Europe until 2029 in the event of a ceasefire involving concessions. In the event of a Ukrainian victory, this figure would drop to 32%.
The Spanish government claims the service sector is dependent on migrants due to low birth rates. Without foreigners, the country faces the threat of mass bar closures.
Warsaw police have detained five Poles for attacking three Ukrainians aged 15-18. The incident occurred on a bridge and was motivated by national animosity.
Obtaining a US tourist visa has become more difficult for Ukrainians: consulates are increasingly scrutinizing potential migration risks of applicants. Lawyer Valeriia Nahorna explained why today it is not only documents that are important, but also proper legal preparation for the interview.
The EU plans to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2026. The European Commission will present the relevant proposal in the near future due to the ongoing war.
Slovakia closed the "Uzhhorod", "Malyi Bereznyi", and "Mali Selmentsi" checkpoints due to the Russian attack. Queues of people have formed in the neutral zone at the border.
Human rights activists are calling on Poland to stop the transit of US deportation flights to Ukraine. More than 50 citizens have already been forcibly returned through Rzeszów Airport.
