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The European Union is set to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2027, as announced during the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting. As of April 2025, 6.918 million Ukrainian refugees have been recorded globally, with 6.358 million in Europe. The UNHCR has reduced support for new Ukrainian arrivals due to funding issues. In a recent development, over 35,000 Ukrainians have gained refugee status in Turkey. Amid these challenges, the EU prepares for potential new influxes following escalated conflicts in Ukraine, while support and criticism for refugees persist across various countries.
What measures is the EU taking to support Ukrainian refugees?
The EU is extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2027. This decision reflects ongoing support amidst growing challenges faced by displaced persons from Ukraine due to continued conflicts and disruptions.
Why is the UNHCR reducing support for Ukrainian refugees?
The UNHCR has been forced to reduce support for newly arrived Ukrainian displaced persons due to a combination of intensified attacks along the front line, the suspension of U.S. aid, and decreased funding from other international donors.
How many Ukrainian refugees are currently in Europe?
As of April 2025, approximately 6.358 million Ukrainian refugees are residing in Europe. This number is part of a total of 6.918 million Ukrainian refugees recorded worldwide as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
What is the status of Ukrainian refugees in Turkey?
Over 35,000 Ukrainians have been granted refugee status in Turkey according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. This provides them with legal protection and assistance as they cope with the challenges of displacement.
How are different countries responding to the influx of Ukrainian refugees?
Countries are responding variably; some continue to extend protection and support, like Bulgaria and Poland, while others, like Hungary, have limited aid due to policy changes. The potential end of the conflict poses challenges for consistent international refugee policies.
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Poland is considering reinstating free housing and health insurance for some Ukrainians In Poland, there are proposals to extend the right to free accommodation and health insurance to several more categories of Ukrainians. These include, in particular, single mothers, low-income pensioners and their family members. 2 757 13 Previously in trend: assistance to Ukraine from Poland Ukrainians in Poland
"This falls under jurisdiction of foreign states," "Servant of People" Merezhko comments on reports that Ukrainian women in EU may be required to present Reserve+ The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy and Interparliamentary Cooperation has not considered the possible verification of Ukrainians’ military registration status when they apply for temporary protection in European countries, including a requirement for women to present Reserve+. 5 013 35 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees Ukrainian refugees
Polish government acknowledges contribution of Ukrainian refugees: Polish economy would grind to halt if no Ukrainians went to work Maciej Duszczyk, Deputy Minister of the Interior of Poland, highlighted the contribution of Ukrainians to the Polish economy. 3 888 54 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Poland
EU gives final approval to extending temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028 The European Union has adopted a final decision to extend temporary protection until March 2028 for Ukrainians seeking refuge from the war. However, it will not apply to those required to fulfil their military service obligations. 2 849 12 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees
EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2028, but has introduced new condition EU countries have agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2028. At the same time, an additional requirement will be introduced for new applicants: they will have to confirm that they have fulfilled or are legally exempt from military service in Ukraine. 8 928 92 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees
Depriving all Ukrainian men of protection in EU is discrimination, - Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights O’Flaherty The European Commission’s proposal to deny newly arrived Ukrainian men of conscription age the right to temporary protection in the European Union is discriminatory and may directly contravene states’ international human rights obligations. 2 140 86 Previously in trend: men’s departure abroad Ukrainians abroad
EU may begin denying protection to Ukrainians subject to military conscription in few weeks, - media In just a few weeks, the European Commission’s proposal to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028—while restricting its provision to newly arrived individuals subject to military conscription—will take effect. The decision still needs to be approved by the Council of the EU. 3 843 27 Previously in trend: Ukrainians abroad
EU will not revoke temporary protection for Ukrainians who have already left, - European Commissioner for Migration Brunner Magnus Brunner, the European Commissioner for Migration, stated that the proposed amendments to the Temporary Protection Directive will not apply to Ukrainians already residing in the EU. 2 034 10 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees Ukrainian refugees
EC proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians, but not granting it to men of conscription age The European Commission is proposing to extend the temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2028. 6 947 85 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees Ukrainians abroad
Council of Europe Commissioner calls for continuation of temporary protection for Ukrainians in EU Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, warned against prematurely ending temporary protection and support programs for Ukrainians who have fled to Europe due to Russian aggression. 903 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainians abroad
Denmark will no longer grant temporary protection to Ukrainian men aged 23-60 The Danish government has said it will not grant refugee status to Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60. 7 433 110 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees men’s departure abroad
German authorities denied residence permits to Ukrainians who arrived from Georgia; EU court to clarify issue A couple from Mariupol left for Georgia after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Two years later, they decided to move to Germany, but were denied residence permits under temporary protection. 6 572 30 Previously in trend: refugees in Germany Ukrainians abroad
Ukrainians in Poland are increasingly being denied temporary protection, - media In some local authorities (gminas) in Poland, there has been an increase in the number of cases where Ukrainian citizens are being denied temporary protection status (PESEL UKR). Instead, they are being issued with a PESEL number marked ‘NUE’, which classifies the individual as an ordinary... 13 302 117 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Poland Poland and Ukraine relationship
Von der Leyen proposes considering restrictions on Ukrainian refugees in EU, - media European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a letter to EU leaders, called for a review of the temporary protection rules for Ukrainians, particularly men of draft age. 6 213 58 Previously in trend: Return of refugees Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian men of conscription age in EU will retain temporary protection after 2027, - European Commission European Union member states have agreed on the need to extend temporary protection status for Ukrainian refugees beyond March 2027. At the same time, there is no risk of loss of status or forced removal of protection for Ukrainian men of military age who are already in the EU. 10 638 86 Previously in trend: men’s departure abroad
EU has not yet decided whether to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians Discussions are ongoing regarding the possibility of extending temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU for another year. 2 233 10 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees Ukrainians abroad
56% of Ukrainian refugees will remain in Europe if ’fragile peace’ is achieved, - UN The number of refugees from Ukraine who will remain in Europe by the end of 2029 will be 2.9 million, or 56% of their current number, under the "fragile peace with concessions" scenario in the war with Russia this year. 5 377 105 Previously in trend: Return of refugees Ukrainian refugees
EU prepares to extend protection for Ukrainian refugees The European Union is likely to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians for another year, until March 2028. 2 625 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainians abroad
New rules for Ukrainians in Poland take effect after March 5 The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland has announced the termination of the special law on assistance to Ukrainians introduced after Russia’s full-scale invasion. 4 928 12 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Poland Support of Ukraine by Poland
Norway will not grant temporary collective protection status to Ukrainian draft-age men The Norwegian government is preparing changes to its migration policy that involve tightening rules for newly arrived Ukrainian men aged 18–60. This concerns restricting access to temporary collective protection. 5 000 89 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees men’s departure abroad
Poland’s Prosecutor General moved to tears while recounting hosting Ukrainian refugees at home. VIDEO Ukrainians must remain strong in the fight against Russian aggression, and the Polish justice system will combat hate speech in Poland and prosecute Russian war criminals. 4 981 10 Previously in trend: Support of Ukraine by Poland
Slovakia extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 4, 2027 Slovakia has automatically extended the period of temporary protection for people who fled Ukraine due to the full-scale war unleashed by Russia until March 4, 2027. 1 163 4 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees
Ireland has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2027 Ireland has officially extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2027. From now on, Ukrainians can continue to stay in the country, work, and use social services without additional procedures. 1 230 4 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees
21-year-old refugee from Ukraine Kateryna Tovmash killed in United States In North Carolina (the USA), 21-year-old refugee from Ukraine Kateryna Tovmash was killed. In August 2025, 23-year-old Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska was killed in the same state. 20 934 100 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees Murder of Ukrainian woman in United States
Ukrainian refugee forced to leave British college after refusing to study Russian, - Guardian A scandal has erupted in the United Kingdom over a Ukrainian refugee who was forced to leave college after refusing to study Russian. 14 237 99 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees
Nawrocki on Ukrainian refugees in Poland: "I’m very glad. Ukrainians have found home here" Polish President Karol Nawrocki commented on his attitude toward Ukrainian refugees and their contribution to Poland’s economy. 3 148 16
Latvia to cut support for Ukrainian refugees from 2026 Members of the Latvian Saeima have adopted amendments to the law on support for civilian residents of Ukraine, which provide for the cancellation of certain types of assistance. Latvia allocated €64 million in 2025 to support Ukrainian refugees, but in 2026 this amount will be reduced to €39.7... 1 664 14 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees
Ministry of Social Policy developing "return case management" for Ukrainians coming back from abroad Ukraine’s Ministry of Social Policy is developing a "return case management" system to support citizens who decide to come back from abroad. Local communities are expected to become key partners for Ukrainians returning after the EU’s temporary protection directive expires in March 2027. 4 855 56 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad
Ukrainians aged 18-22 are seeking temporary protection in Switzerland en masse, - media Since the beginning of autumn, when Ukraine allowed men aged 18-22 to go abroad, the number of applications for temporary protection status S for this age group has risen sharply in Switzerland. 15 060 148 Previously in trend: New refugees in Europe Going abroad under age of 25
German CDU Secretary General Linnemann: "I find it unacceptable that so many young people are coming to us." The secretary general of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany's ruling party, Carsten Linnemann, has expressed dissatisfaction with the growing number of young Ukrainian men coming to Germany. 30 228 42 Previously in trend: refugees in Germany Going abroad under age of 25
SBGS does not see mass exodus of men aged 18-22: it is mainly women and children who are crossing border State Border Service spokesman Andrii Demchenko said that the agency does not keep separate statistics on the departure of citizens by age group. 6 931 88 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25
Almost 100,000 men aged 18 to 22 have left Ukraine in last two months, - Telegraph Almost 100,000 Ukrainian men aged 18-22 left Ukraine after travel restrictions were eased. 27 276 315 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25
4.7 million Ukrainians now have temporary protection in EU, - EU Special Representative Johansson Currently, 4.7 million Ukrainian citizens are receiving temporary protection in the European Union. 1 503 13 Previously in trend: New refugees in Europe Ukrainian refugees
Bavarian PM calls to reduce entry of young Ukrainians to Germany Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder has called for restrictions on the entry of young Ukrainian men to Germany. He urged the EU to pressure Kyiv to revise its travel regulations. According to Censor.NET, citing ntv, Söder said: 9 096 136 Previously in trend: Return of refugees Return of Ukrainians from abroad
Switzerland changes rules for refugees from western Ukraine The Swiss government has extended temporary protection status (Status S) for Ukrainian citizens who left the country due to the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation until March 4, 2027. At the same time, the rules for obtaining this status have been tightened. 8 892 23 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees Ukrainian refugees
Almost third of Ukrainians abroad do not return home due to lack of financial support and work, - survey Almost a third of Ukrainians who left the country after Russia's full-scale invasion are still unable to return home due to a lack of work and financial support. 13 879 29 Previously in trend: Return of refugees
EU issues recommendations on gradual end of temporary protection for Ukrainians The Council of the European Union has approved recommendations for the gradual withdrawal of Ukrainian refugees in the EU from the status of temporary protection after March 4, 2027. 7 856 53 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees Ukrainian refugees
Suspect in murder of Ukrainian refugee in US explains his actions: "She was reading my mind". PHOTO 34-year-old Decarlos Brown, a suspect in the brutal murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in the United States, commented on the tragedy for the first time in a telephone conversation with his sister. 16 452 89 Previously in trend: Murder of Ukrainian woman in United States
Trump says FBI is investigating murder of Ukrainian woman Zarutska in United States US President Donald Trump said that the case of the murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in North Carolina is now being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 4 960 26 Previously in trend: Murder of Ukrainian woman in United States
Number of asylum applications by Ukrainians in EU rise 29% During the first half of this year, Ukrainian citizens increasingly applied for asylum in European Union countries and Switzerland. 3 958 46 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees France improves conditions for Ukrainian refugees
Bavarian Premier Söder suggests returning Ukrainians home to protect Ukraine: No peace in sight yet Germany proposes sending Ukrainian men who are fit for military service back home to defend Ukraine. 7 773 146 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad
UK extends protection program for Ukrainians by two years The United Kingdom will extend the Ukraine Permission Extension program for another 24 months. 8 196 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees
Embassy on Nawrocki’s veto: EU Council decision on temporary protection for Ukrainians is binding for all member states The EU Council's decision on temporary protection for Ukrainians is binding on all EU member states, including Poland. 2 401 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees Poland and Ukraine relationship
Nawrocki vetoed law on aid to refugees from Ukraine Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a law regulating the provision of assistance to Ukrainian refugees. 7 973 41 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees
US has deported first refugees from Ukraine. PHOTO The United States has deported the first Ukrainian refugees. 28 475 182 Previously in trend: Deportation of migrants from United States
Starting today, some Ukrainian refugees in US face deportation - WSJ Tens of thousands of Ukrainians who fled the war to the US will begin to lose their legal protection on August 15. This will make them vulnerable to arrest and deportation. 9 865 34 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees Ukrainian refugees
Orban: Ukrainians in Hungary should not receive more assistance than unemployed Hungarians Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that Ukrainian refugees should not receive more from the Hungarian state than local unemployed citizens. 26 594 12 Previously in trend: Relations between Ukraine and Hungary
Trump allowed refugees from Ukraine to stay in US until end of war US President Donald Trump has said that refugees from Ukraine will be allowed to stay in the United States until the war ends. 4 860 26 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees Ukrainian refugees
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