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UNHCR Calls for Caution in Adjusting EU Protections for Ukrainian Refugees

Kelly Clements from the UNHCR stresses the importance of implementing any changes to EU protections for Ukrainian refugees gradually, amid discussions on excluding military-age men.

Editorial Staff / 2026-06-12 / 1min

In a recent statement, Kelly Clements, the deputy chief of the UNHCR, highlighted the need for a careful approach to any modifications in the EU's protection scheme for Ukrainian refugees.

Clements emphasized that adjustments should be made gradually, especially as some EU member states are advocating for the exclusion of military-age men from these protections.

This call for a measured response comes as the situation for Ukrainian refugees continues to evolve, necessitating a thoughtful consideration of their needs and rights.