The ambassador revealed the EU's global plans for Ukrainian refugees: the key decision is close.

The European Union intends to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2027. The decision on the extension is to be made by the EU Council at the meeting on justice and home affairs scheduled for June this year, said Ukraine's ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov.

'We expect that the EU Council will extend temporary protection for Ukrainians, and we proceed from the assumption that this extension will last until March 2027,' the diplomat noted.

The reason for extending temporary protection is the complex security situation in Ukraine. The European Commission believes that the situation is not improving, complicating the possibility of refugees returning home.

Women and children are the main categories of refugees

The attention of EU representatives is focused on women and children, who make up a significant number of Ukrainian refugees. The European Commission and member states are addressing this situation responsibly, considering vulnerable categories of citizens.

'Approximately half of Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU are women, and about a third are children, meaning vulnerable categories. The European Union, the European Commission, and member states are addressing this situation responsibly,' emphasized the ambassador of Ukraine.

The EU intends to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2027 due to the complex security situation in Ukraine. Attention is given to women and children, who are the main categories of Ukrainian refugees, recognizing their vulnerability and treating these categories of citizens appropriately.