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Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said that there will be "no restrictions or forced return of Ukrainian citizens of any gender or age" back to Ukraine.

Anneli Viks, adviser of Estonia's Ministry of Internal Affairs, has announced that Estonia will not compel Ukrainian citizens residing legally in the country, including conscription-age men who fled due to the war, to return to Ukraine, as reported by ERR.

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin spoke in an interview with NV Radio on April 28 about the negative implications of suspending consular services for draft-eligible Ukrainian citizen abroad and the steps the government should take to remedy the situation.

Vilnius may facilitate the return of draft-age men to Ukraine, but the issue requires consultations at the level of the European Union, Lithuanian TV3 reported on April 29, citing the country's Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė.

Demonstrators demand repatriation of Nepalis serving in Russian forces.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė believe that Vilnius should help Ukraine bring back its men liable for military service who live abroad.

KATHMANDU, April 27: Nine youths from Tanahu allegedly joining the Russian army have been out of contact with their families for months, causing distress among their loved ones.

American officials have pressed their Ukrainian counterparts to address problems with its draft, The New York Times reported on April 26.

The Polish government will consider Ukraine's decision to suspend consular services for men aged 18-60 years in the general decision to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens, which is at the preparation stage now.

Warsaw will continue to provide temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees in the country, including military-age men without passports, Polish news outlet Ukrayina.pl reported on April 26.