EU names Ylva Johansson as special envoy for Ukrainian refugees, Politico sources say
New long-term strategy includes integration help and return programs.
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Netherlands orders 1,000 Ukraine war refugees to leave in four weeks
Students, workers and other non-EU citizens who escaped Ukraine's war zone for the Netherlands face a September deadline to leave the country, ending their temporary protection that began in 2022.
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.
Politico: EU plans for fresh Ukraine refugee wave amid Trump threats
The German interior minister said a Ukrainian refugee distribution plan across the EU is needed in the case of further Russian escalation.
US halts processing of pending immigration requests from Ukrainians
The US Department of Homeland Security cited fraud prevention and security concerns as the reason for pausing applications under Biden-era immigration programs.
Russia produces fake videos about Ukrainian refugees using AI
Russian actors are using artificial intelligence to create fake videos portraying Ukrainian refugees as ungrateful and demanding.
Czech Republic to discuss refugee return facilities with Ukraine
Czech Republic joins Berlin and Warsaw in planning return facilities for Ukrainian refugees.
US suspends immigration programmes, including key initiative for Ukrainians – NYT
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered an immediate pause on decisions for multiple immigration programs, affecting pathways from Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela.
Bavarian far-right AfD leader calls for immediate expulsion of Ukrainian refugees
According to the German news outlet, that would mean 1.2 million people across Germany, most of them women and children, and up to 200,000 people in Bavaria.
“Latest cars and five-star hotels”: Polish defense minister links Ukrainian refugee wealth to public “war fatigue”
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz also defended Poland's refusal to provide Ukraine its remaining MiG-29 fighters, saying that in the early stages of the full-scale war Poland was sending tanks, "when others were only sending helmets."
Fake military summonses target Ukrainian men in Poland
The Polish Office for Foreigners denounced fraudulent draft notices, confirming they did not issue any documents enforcing Ukrainian military service.
Czechia to pay one-time travel grant for Ukrainian refugees’ return home
In a bid to facilitate repatriation of Ukrainian refugees, the Czech Ministry of the Interior will reimburse travel costs to Ukraine for 400 of Ukrainians and provide medical transport for up to 30 individuals.
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.
German police detained suspected murderer of Ukrainian basketball player
The alleged 15-year-old attacker was detained Sunday after stabbing two Ukrainian athletes and killing one of them, German police and media reports.
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.
Will Ukrainian refugees go back? It depends
New survey reveals the real deal with Ukraine's war exodus, shedding insights on brain drain, labor migration, and worsening attitudes in host countries
Ukrainian boy nearly killed by Russian-speaking attacker in Germany for speaking Ukrainian
A Russian-speaking man faces attempted murder charge for attacking Ukrainian children in Germany.
Government-controlled part of Ukraine lost 2.4 million citizens due to migration during the war
Border crossing data shows Ukraine lost only 2.4 million citizens during the war due to migration, not counting…
Ukraine will need to find 4.5 mn workers to rebuild Ukraine
Over the next ten years, Ukraine’s labor market will need an additional 4.5 million workers to carry out…
Over 440,000 Ukrainian refugees want to remain in Germany
A survey in 2022 showed that 39% of refugees do not plan to return to Ukraine. Based on…
