Study reveals Europe’s real choice on Ukraine: $972 billion for victory, or $1.8 trillion when Russia comes for Baltics
Abandoning Ukraine will cost twice as much as saving it.
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Two Polish citizens detained in Przemyśl for desecrating Ukraine’s flag — sixth such attack in last months
Anti-Ukrainian provocations surge across Poland: cars torched, flags ripped down, migrants attacked — all amid what Prime Minister Tusk calls “the visible hand of the Kremlin.”
Switzerland to limit protection status for Ukrainians from seven western oblasts
The Swiss Federal Council will begin treating Ukrainian refugees differently based on which region they fled, implementing a parliamentary demand to distinguish between areas where return is "reasonable" and those where it is not
EU votes to shelter four million Ukrainians fleeing Putin’s escalating bombing campaign until 2027
After Moscow launched its one of the largest air assault on Kyiv since 2022, the European Union extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees by another full year.
EU names Ylva Johansson as special envoy for Ukrainian refugees, Politico sources say
New long-term strategy includes integration help and return programs.
Lithuania aid meant for Ukrainians went to citizens of other countries, including Russia and Belarusia
The European Social Fund Agency dismissed its director after an audit revealed that over $1,1 mn in Ukrainian refugee aid went to ineligible recipients.
Reuters: UN refugee agency cuts aid for displaced Ukrainians
UNHCR slashed psycho-social, shelter, and cash programs in Ukraine after losing US aid, urging donors to fund its $3.32 billion appeal.
If martial law is suspended for elections, Ukraine will lose its army, Zelenskyy warns
Ukraine would be legally required to drastically reduce its wartime-sized army. Moreover, millions - most refugees abroad, soldiers, and those in occupied territories - would be unable to vote.
Nazi symbols found after attack on Ukrainian refugees’ home in German town
Police investigate a crime targeting Ukrainian refugees in German town of Güstrow.
Reuters: Ukrainian businesses expand westward in Central Europe
Ukrainian entrepreneurs establish successful businesses in Poland and neighboring countries, shifting focus from refugee to local customer base.
EU allocates €35 million to Ukraine and €5 million to Ukrainians in Moldova for winter support
The EU will use these funds to repair buildings, ensure electricity and heating in Ukraine, and provide shelter and essential services for vulnerable refugees in Moldova.
The EU should help Ukrainian refugees return home
Rather than spend on social support for Ukrainian refugees, EU countries should be investing in creating workplaces for them back home
Lithuania allocates $ 9,8 million for Ukrainian refugees support
Funds will support housing rentals, partially cover heating and water costs, and provide child benefits and social assistance for schoolchildren. Meanwhile, Ukrainian refugees made substantial contributions to Lithuania's economy, paying nearly $65 million in taxes by March 2023.
German state to introduce Ukrainian as second foreign language at schools
The initiative by the Hessen federal state is aimed at preserving Ukrainian identity and culture and also supports the education of approximately 20,000 Ukrainian students who fled to Hessen due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian refugees’ plans to return home drop as Russian war continues
When asked about conditions for returning to Ukraine, Ukrainian refugees prioritized the restoration of critical infrastructure (34%), safety (34%), housing (26%), and an end to the full-scale invasion (26%), according to the survey.
“This is a civic duty”: Polish Defence Minister backs Ukraine’s consular service suspension for military-age men abroad
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz notes he is not surprised by this decision considering the immense need of Ukraine for new soldiers on the frontline.
Eurostat: Over 4 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in EU amid Russian aggression
Ukrainian refugees in the EU increased by 0.8% in September 2023.
Switzerland extends protected status for Ukrainians until 2025
The state's government allocated $3,300 per refugee annually for language classes and other integration efforts until March 2025.
Media: Almost 5,000 Ukrainian households who fled to UK facing homelessness, report finds
Thousands of Ukrainians who decided to flee the Russian war and came to the UK under the government's…
Media: Germany to speed up the integration of Ukrainian refugees into its labor market
The German government has proposed steps to make it easier for Ukrainian refugees to find a job in…