Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian men should be turned back from EU to fight, says Swedish minister Sweden’s migration minister proposed rolling back temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age and refusing EU visas to Russians on tourist trips. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Putin, suggesting potential host countries. The US House of Representatives passed legislation to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia, signaling impatience with the current approach.

• Sweden suggests EU should stop granting temporary protection to Ukrainian men of military age and refuse tourist visas to Russians.
• The EU’s temporary protection directive, active since Russia’s invasion, grants residency and work rights to Ukrainians.
• Several EU member states have demanded stricter rules for Russian tourist visas.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• The US House of Representatives passed legislation providing aid to Ukraine and sanctioning Russia.
• Russian President Putin acknowledged drone attacks on St Petersburg and claimed Russian troops were advancing.
• Crimea is tightening fuel rationing due to Ukrainian attacks impacting supplies.
• Ukraine claims to have struck a Russian gunpowder factory in the Ryazan region.