The European Union will extend the temporary protection granted to Ukrainian refugees until March 2027 as it paves the way for a "gradual return and sustainable reintegration" in the country once Russia's invasion comes to an end, a prospect that remains distant and precarious as Moscow stalls the negotiations promoted by the United States.
It marks the first time that Brussels presents a detailed roadmap for Ukrainians to either go home after the war or stay in the bloc on a long-term basis.
