Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonite said that the issue of the return of men liable for military service to Ukraine requires consultations at the level of the European Union. This was reported by TV3, according to UNN.
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Simonite noted that Lithuania can take certain measures to help Ukraine, but some of them require consultations in the European Union.
Perhaps we could look for some ways to make sure that when considering the extension of a temporary residence permit, a person has fulfilled their mobilization obligation or is exempt from it. But here we need to cooperate not only with the Ukrainian authorities, but also more broadly, because the EU is currently providing so-called temporary protection to Ukrainians,
According to her, the temporary protection provided to Ukrainians in the EU is universal, and its guarantees are very broad. That is why the return of persons liable for military service is not a matter of "one or two countries".
Recall
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has temporarily suspended the acceptance of new applications for consular services from Ukrainian men aged 18-60 who are temporarily abroad due to the new law on military service and mobilization, which will come into force on May 18, 2024.
Lithuania can help return Ukrainian men of military age4/25/24, 2:18 PM