Consular Service Suspension for Ukrainian Men Abroad – What We Know So Far
Though the suspension is supposed to be temporary, many Ukrainians have complained of its abruptness and criticized the government for its divisive policy.
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Though the suspension is supposed to be temporary, many Ukrainians have complained of its abruptness and criticized the government for its divisive policy.
The European Union has commented on the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to suspend the provision of services to men liable for military service in diplomatic missions. Source: representatives of the European Commission at a briefing in Brussels, reported by European Pravda Details: Anitta Hipper, a representative of the European Commission, said that the EU directive on temporary protection continues to be applied regardless of citizens' gender and conscription status.
Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has said that Poland is ready to help Ukraine get men of military age back to "fulfil their civic obligation". Source: Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Polsat News, Reuters reports Quote: "I think many Poles are outraged when they see young Ukrainian men in hotels and cafes, and they hear how much effort we have to make to help Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide clarified explanations on the procedure for obtaining consular services within the framework of legislation for men of mobilization age in foreign diplomatic institutions with the approach to the entry into force of the law "On amendments to сertain legislative acts of Ukraine on certain issues of military service, mobilization and military registration" and after its entry into force, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba said.
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