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\"Czechia<\/p>\n

Czech President Petr Pavel signed a law on Feb. 6 to extend the protection period for Ukrainian refugees, the Czech news site \u010cesk\u00e9 Noviny reported.<\/p>\n

The law also criminalizes unauthorized activities in favor of a foreign state and tightens requirements for Russian applicants seeking citizenship. <\/p>\n

Under the new provisions, temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees<\/a>, set to expire in March, will be extended for another year in line with an EU-wide decision.<\/p>\n

This status allows refugees fleeing Russian aggression<\/a> to access public healthcare, education, and employment opportunities in Czechia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The amended law<\/a> also introduces a pathway for long-term residence permits for Ukrainian refugees who have lived in Czechia for over two years. Eligibility is conditional on financial independence, stable housing, and, for children, enrollment in a Czech school.<\/p>\n

The law also imposes criminal liability for unauthorized activities conducted in favor of a foreign state, with penalties ranging from up to five years in peacetime to a maximum of 15 years during martial law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New restrictions require Russian<\/a> nationals seeking Czech citizenship to renounce their Russian citizenship and provide official proof of doing so. Exceptions will apply in specific cases, such as for asylum seekers.<\/p>\n

The legislative changes come as Czechia plays a key role in supporting Ukraine militarily<\/a>. Prague unveiled its initiative to purchase artillery shells <\/a>for Ukraine jointly with partners in early 2024 amid shell shortages caused mainly by delays in U.S. assistance.<\/p>\n

A similar procurement plan<\/a> for 2025 is also in development, according to Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova.<\/p>\n

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