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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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Slovakia 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. 901 4 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

ireland 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. 961 4 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

Another refugee from Ukraine killed in the US: the case of Kateryna Tovmash 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. 20 622 100 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees Murder of Ukrainian woman in United States

Great Britain 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. 14 014 99 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

Polish President Karol Nawrocki 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. 3 034 16

Latvia to cut support for Ukrainian refugees from 2026 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 million. 1 484 14 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

Ministry of Social Policy preparing support system for Ukrainians returning from abroad 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. 4 660 56 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

The number of Ukrainians aged 18-22 has risen sharply in Switzerland 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. 14 810 148 Previously in trend: New refugees in Europe Going abroad under age of 25

Germany 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. 30 012 42 Previously in trend: refugees in Germany Going abroad under age of 25

departure, border, men 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. 6 736 88 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

departure 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. 26 888 315 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

How many Ukrainian refugees are currently in the EU? 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. 1 329 13 Previously in trend: New refugees in Europe Ukrainian refugees

Bavarian PM Söder calls to restrict entry of young Ukrainians to Germany 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: 8 805 136 Previously in trend: Return of refugees Return of Ukrainians from abroad

Changes in the rules for refugees in Switzerland. What is known? 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. 8 617 23 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian refugees in Norway 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. 13 710 29 Previously in trend: Return of refugees

Temporary protection of Ukrainians in the EU: when will it end? 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. 7 601 53 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees Ukrainian refugees

Decarlos Brown explained why he killed the Ukrainian woman 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. 16 107 89 Previously in trend: Murder of Ukrainian woman in United States

The murder of Iryna Zarutska in the United States: the case is being investigated by the FBI 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). 4 675 26 Previously in trend: Murder of Ukrainian woman in United States

refugees 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. 3 724 46 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees France improves conditions for Ukrainian refugees

Söder on Ukrainians in Germany 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. 7 601 146 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

UK UK extends protection program for Ukrainians by two years The United Kingdom will extend the Ukraine Permission Extension program for another 24 months. 8 051 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

Ukraine and Poland 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. 2 282 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees Poland and Ukraine relationship

Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki Nawrocki vetoed law on aid to refugees from Ukraine Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a law regulating the provision of assistance to Ukrainian refugees. 7 848 41 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainians deported from the United States US has deported first refugees from Ukraine. PHOTO The United States has deported the first Ukrainian refugees. 28 218 182 Previously in trend: Deportation of migrants from United States

Deportation of Ukrainian refugees from the USA What is known 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. 9 671 34 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees Ukrainian refugees

Orban 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. 26 457 12 Previously in trend: Relations between Ukraine and Hungary

Ukrainian refugees in the US Trump allowed to stay 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. 4 711 26 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees Ukrainian refugees

Poland is ready to accept refugees from Ukraine this winter 70% of Ukrainians abroad want to return home, - Ambassador to Poland Bodnar Approximately 70% of Ukrainians are ready to return to Ukraine if conditions are created. 5 275 57 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

Ukrainians Switzerland may abolish protection for Ukrainian refugees – media This week, the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) tabled a motion in the National Council to abolish the S protection status for Ukrainian refugees entirely, arguing that "large parts of Ukrainian territory have been spared hostilities and can now be considered stabilised." 5 785 32 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

refugees, border, men Ukrainian refugees generate 2.7% of Poland’s GDP and contribute to economic growth - UN Ukrainians in Poland have made a significant contribution to the country's economic growth and have not harmed the local labor market. 2 459 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

refugees EU Council plans to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2027 On June 13, the Council of the European Union is expected to reach a political agreement on extending the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian nationals until March 2027. 1 291 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

Belgium Embassy takes control of case of murder of Ukrainian military family in Belgium - MFA The Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium has taken control of the case of the murder of the wife and daughter of a Ukrainian military officer in the city of Hassrode. 5 727 17 Previously in trend: Murder of Ukrainians in Belgium

refugees EU plans to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2027 – Ambassador Chentsov The European Union is planning to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2027 during the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting, which will take place in Luxembourg on June 12–13. 2 951 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

refugees Number of Ukrainian refugees in Europe has increased to more than 6.9 million, - Ministry of Economy As of 17 April 2025, 6.918 million refugees from Ukraine were recorded in the world, of which 6.358 million were in Europe. 2 957 21 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

UN agency cuts support for IDPs in Ukraine UN agency reduces support for Ukrainian refugees due to suspension of U.S. aid, Reuters reports The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has been forced to reduce support for newly arrived Ukrainian displaced persons due to intensified attacks along the front line, the suspension of U.S. aid, and reduced funding from other donors. 1 707 6 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees

MFA comments on US cancellation of legal status for refugees Millions of Ukrainians in EU may lose protection after war - Euractiv The legal status of millions of Ukrainian refugees in the EU may be at risk due to the lack of a unified strategy after the potential end of the war with Russia. 6 119 125 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainians Aid hub for Ukrainians to be opened in Prague – Zelenskyy A hub to help Ukrainians will be opened in the Czech capital. 1 347 14 Previously in trend: Aid hub for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic

refugees,germany Only 25% of Ukrainian refugees plan to return for permanent residence – Ombudsman’s Office A quarter of Ukrainians who went abroad because of the full-scale war plan to return to Ukraine for permanent residence. 4 696 104 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

Meeting between Chernyshov and Levent Over 35 thousand Ukrainians granted refugee status in Turkey – UN According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Ukraine (UNHCR Ukraine), more than 35,000 Ukrainians have been granted refugee status in Turkey. 1 113 5 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees in Turkey

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the US revocation of legal status for refugees Approximately 70% of refugees can return to Ukraine after war – Chernyshov About 70% of Ukrainian refugees can return to Ukraine, provided that our country changes and develops accordingly. 3 192 50 Previously in trend: Return of refugees

refugees,poland Migrants from Ukraine contributed almost $4 billion to Polish budget last year. In 2024, the income of migrants from Ukraine to the Polish budget amounted to 15.1 billion zlotys (almost $4 billion). 1 950 17 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Poland

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the US revocation of legal status for refugees Revocation of Ukrainian refugee status in United States: MFA has not received confirmation from US Ukraine has not received any confirmation from the United States regarding the possible revocation of legal status for about 240 thousand Ukrainian refugees. 1 482 7 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees

Trump Trump on status of Ukrainian refugees in US: We don’t want to harm anyone US President Donald Trump has said that a decision on the status of Ukrainian refugees will be made in the near future. 10 636 35 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt White House denies media reports that United States revoke legal status of Ukrainian refugees White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt called the Reuters report about the possible revocation of temporary legal status for about 240,000 Ukrainians by the United States "fake news." 3 487 33 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees

refugees Trump administration plans to deprive 240,000 Ukrainian refugees of legal status: they may be deported - Reuters The administration of US President Donald Trump is planning to cancel the temporary legal status of about 240,000 Ukrainians who have found themselves in the US fleeing the war. This could potentially threaten them with deportation. 10 759 71 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees US to cancel legal status of refugees

EU is preparing for new Ukrainian refugees EU countries are preparing for new massive influx of Ukrainian refugees - Politico The threat of a protracted war and escalation in Ukraine without US military support is forcing politicians in European countries to consider the possibility of a new wave of Ukrainian refugees. 17 536 89 Previously in trend: New refugees in Europe

A tram driver in Prague attacked a Ukrainian family. He was fired Tram driver in Prague who attacked Ukrainians with child is fired The Prague transport company DPP has fired a tram driver who attacked a Ukrainian family with a child and kicked them out of the car the day before. 6 111 31 Previously in trend: A tram driver in Prague attacked Ukrainians

Ukrainian family kicked out of tram in Prague Tram driver in Prague attacked Ukrainian family with child and kicked them out of cabin: "Get out! You have no right to be in this country". VIDEO A video of a man kicking a family with a child out of a tram was posted online. 30 019 298 Previously in trend: War

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