Switzerland to stop protecting military-aged Ukrainians Switzerland is consulting on potentially restricting S Status protections for Ukrainian men of conscription age, a move that could take effect by the end of summer. This consideration aligns with discussions within the EU and requests from Ukraine, which is facing troop shortages and barring men aged 18 to 60 from leaving the country. Several EU nations have already begun curbing social programs for Ukrainian migrants.

• Switzerland is consulting on possibly restricting S Status protections for Ukrainian men subject to conscription.
• This decision is expected by the end of summer and aligns with EU discussions and Ukrainian requests.
• Ukraine has requested European countries send back male refugees due to troop shortages and setbacks on the front line.
• The EU is considering excluding military-aged Ukrainian men from temporary protection schemes.
• Several EU member states have started to reduce social programs for Ukrainian migrants.