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Germany Urges Ukraine to Curb Young Refugee Exodus

1/18/2026

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  • Ukraine allowed men aged 18 to 22 to travel abroad last August, triggering Germany to welcome around 20,000 young Ukrainian refugees between September and December.
  • They seek work and aim to avoid mobilization while facing challenges integrating into German society.
  • As Russian strikes escalate, Berlin is urging Kyiv to limit these departures, warning that Ukraine could lose an entire generation.