FRANKFURT — Germany’s chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday that Ukrainians with a residence permit and work in Germany can stay even as Ukraine seeks to recruit nationals living abroad to serve in the war against Russia. The Ukrainian government last month approved rules temporarily barring military-age men from applying for passports abroad, further tightening regulations as it seeks to address a shortage of troops to counter Russia’s attacks.
“The legal situation is such that residency here is not called into question by this,” said Mr. Scholz, speaking at a webcast event by the RND group of newspapers.
“Being in employment leads to security of residence,” he said, adding that Germany wanted to encourage Ukrainians in the country to work. — Reuters
