On August 2, Commissioner Ylva Johansson paid a visit to Ukraine where she met with the Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs and also the Minister of Interior strengthening EU solidarity and consulted on the upcoming school year. The Solidarity Platform continues to provide a strong basis for action in terms of needs of those fleeing the war and also reconstruction. A new Moldova Hub for security for example will assist in coordination in the region. Most recently the Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia has ended not allowing for facilitation on visas for Russian passport holders.

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Frequently Asked Questions on temporary protection and its process explain the scope of protection, double registration, and exclusion, access to labour and return to Ukraine.