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EU plans would extend right for 4m Ukrainians to stay in bloc until 2027

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Temporary protection status for Ukrainians who fled after Russia ’s invasion of February 2022 would be extended by one year until March 2027 .

EU member states must approve extension, which applies to 4.3 million Ukrainians , one-third of whom are children.

Commission urges EU governments to make it easier for Ukrainians to obtain other types of residence permits, such as work and student visas.