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flag Ukraine’s travel policy change led to a surge in young men seeking asylum in Germany and Poland.

flag Germany has seen a tenfold rise in Ukrainian asylum applications since late August, when Ukraine allowed men aged 18 to 22 to legally travel abroad, according to German Interior Ministry data. flag Weekly applications jumped from about 100 to 1,000, prompting officials to assess whether the surge is temporary. flag The change followed Ukraine’s relaxation of a 2022 travel ban on men aged 18 to 60, though conscription currently applies only to those 25 and older. flag The policy aims to support education and employment abroad, with hopes of long-term economic benefits. flag Poland reported a sharp increase in border crossings, from around 500 to over 6,000 weekly. flag Ukrainian media note growing numbers of young men leaving jobs or the country, along with social media concerns over dating prospects. flag Conscription remains divisive, with critics citing inequities and evasion undermining mobilization. flag Moscow accuses Kyiv of prioritizing Western interests.

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