EU extends temporary protectionextends temporary protection for Ukrainians as war continues
The EU on Friday, June 26, 2026, proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, including military-age men, while Human Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty stated safe return conditions are not yet met.
The extension beyond 2027 aims to prevent millions from falling into legal limbo and poverty as the conflict drags on. This move matters because it secures the legal status of millions of refugees while the war remains unresolved.
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia and Ukraine are locked in an retaliatory long-range drone and missile war that now strikes deep into both countries, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea, and major Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Dnipro. Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks on June 26, striking 12 Russian regions and hitting key energy targets, while Russia continues massive retaliatory bombardments that kill civilians and destroy infrastructure.
26 June, 09:41 AM
Ukraine unleashes massive drone bombardment on 12 Russian regions24 June, 10:31 AM
Ukrainian drones knock out power in Russian-held Sevastopol22 June, 03:20 PM
Ukraine strikes Russian missile electronics plant in Voronezh
