Our source in the OP said that the President's Office instructed the Cabinet to develop a strategy for the return of men from abroad. Bankova considers the regulations restricting consular services to Ukrainians insufficient, and it is necessary to obtain a consolidated decision from the EU countries on the cancellation of payments and benefits, as well as restrict the movement of men subject to mobilization.
On Tuesday, May 7, a meeting will be held between representatives of the federal states and the German Ministry of the Interior to discuss the strategy regarding Ukrainian military personnel who are on German territory.
Roman Posek, the interior minister of the state of Hesse, is considering helping Ukraine return conscripts to their homeland. He also noted that such assistance could involve using the potential of those who left Ukraine because of the war, but could also be useful for defense needs.
Posek emphasized that Germany strives to remain a safe place for refugees, but also understands the need to support Ukraine's defense capabilities, which creates a complexity in the situation.
Regarding consular services for Ukrainian citizens abroad, Posek noted that Germany does not plan to issue replacements for expired Ukrainian passports due to the lack of appropriate conditions for this, since Ukraine is a legal state.
The meeting aims to develop a nationwide solution that takes into account the interests of Ukrainian citizens and Ukraine's strategic needs in the context of the war.
