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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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венгрия беженцы migrants refugees hungary Hungarian police fire tear gas at refugees. VIDEO Earlier, the Hungarian government introduced a state of emergency in two regions of the country 43 333 366 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Visegrad group rejects EU proposal to distribute migrants The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Visegrad Group countries met in Prague on Friday with their counterparts from the Luxembourg Presidency and Germany in order to discuss concrete measures within the external dimension of migration crisis. 20 932 305 World

Visegrad group rejects EU proposal for migrant quotas The prime ministers of the so-called Visegrad countries have been discussing the current crisis at a summit in Prague. 9 235 68 World

беженцы Number of internally displased people exceeded 1.2 million - UN According to the United Nations Organization, the number of internally displaced people in Ukraine has reached 1.2 million, 155,000 of them are children. 9 592 189 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

эвакуация Ukrainian soldiers evacuate Krymske residents by armored vehicles. PHOTOS The terrorists have been shelling Krymske village, Novoaidar district, the Luhansk region, next to former 31st checkpoint on the Bakhmutka road, using artillery, mortars, Grads, and other weapons. Several districts of the village have been destroyed with no residential buildings left. 41 448 34 Previously in trend: Refugees from Donbas

Number of Internally Displaced Persons from ATO Area and Crimea Exceeded 501,000 People The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has registered 501,157 internally displaced persons from the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area and Crimea annexed by Russia as of Dec. 2. 6 897 158 Previously in trend: Refugees from Donbas

Around One Million Ukrainians Fled From Occupied Donbass The number of Donbas displaced persons has reached 1 million. 30 688 295 Ukrainian Politics

Number of Refugees in Ukraine Totaled 1,000,000 People - UN Due to the current situation, UN to expand its presence on the east of Ukraine. 9 939 36 Previously in trend: Refugees from Donbas

454,000 People Were Displaced As Result of War in Ukraine According to operational information, total number of Ukrainian citizens who moved from the Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to other regions is 19,221. 10 229 174 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

87,000 People in Eastern Ukraine May Not Survive Winter - Polish Volunteers The activists point out that the removed persons left all the warm things at home in the Donbas. 27 346 102 Previously in trend: Refugees from Donbas

беженцы Refugees Forcibly Sent From Crimea to Yakutia Left Without Money and Place to Live on Eve of 50-Degrees Cold Removed persons from the Donbas who went to Crimea and were then sent to the Russian Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) are in a distressful situation. On the eve of a harsh winter they do not have warm clothes, money, jobs, housing or distinct perspectives. 168 715 872 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Yatsenyuk: 40 Thousand Migrants from Donbas to Be Involved in Construction of "the Wall" at Border WIth Russia Cabinet plans to use more than 40 thousand people for the Wall construction and restoration works in the areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions liberated from the insurgents. 37 495 287 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Teachers and Doctors Are Leaving En Masse the Territories Occupied by Terrorists - NSDC There is a massive outflow of highly skilled professionals from the territories occupied by the terrorists. 38 545 191 Incidents

Residents of Donbas Who Fled to Russia Forcibly Called Up to Serve in "People's Militia" The so-called "Army of the South-East" will be replenished by the male refugees from the Donbas who fled to Russia. 61 307 202 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Refugees from Donbas

Russia Houses Refugees from Donbas in Its Depressed Regions - NSDC Ukrainians escaping to Russia from Donbas are granted refugee status by deceit and sent to the depressed regions of Siberia. 51 815 293 Incidents

Battle Continues at the Scene of Massacre of Civilians. Investigation of the Tragedy Is Not Yet Possible Active military actions continue at the place of execution of the refugee column in the Luhansk region. 13 331 62 Ukrainian Politics

Number of Victims Among the Refugees Shelled by Terrorists may be Reconed by Dozens The number of killed refugees from Luhansk whose convoy was shelled by the insurgents in the Luhansk region, has not yet been clarified but it may run into dozens 35 039 129 Incidents

боевики Terrorists Attacked a Column of Refugees: People Burned in Cars Early on Monday the terrorists opened fire with mortars and Grad multiple rockets launchers on a column of refugees in Khriaschuvate and Novosvitlivka villages in the Luhansk region 211 324 399 Ukrainian Politics

макаревич Makarevich Showed Russians the "Punishers" to Whom He Sang in Sviatohorsk. PHOTO Soviet and Russian rock musician and leader of the Russia's oldest rock band Mashina Vremeni (Time Machine) Andrey Makarevich posted photos in social network, showing the "punishers" to whom he sang in Sviatohorsk. 266 558 463 Ukrainian Politics

беженцы A Refugee from Luhansk Told Insurgents Shell the City with Mortars: "Millitants are Shelling Each Other". VIDEO According to the refugee, there are internal squabbles among the pro-Russian militants taking place already. 125 877 299 Society

снаряд "Information Shells": Ukrainian Artillery Notifies Refugees Regarding Humanitarian Corridors from the ATO Zone. VIDEO Ukrainian gunners alert civilians who want to leave the area of the ATO regarding the existing humanitarian corridors by using "information shells" with a charge of leaflets with detailed information. 60 537 194 Ukrainian Politics

переговоры The Security Service of Ukraine Published Record of Militants’ Telephone Conversation About Shooting of Vans with Children of Refugees From Horlivka. AUDIO The Security Service of Ukraine released recording of the intercepted telephone conversations between the terrorists talking about the fusillade of the cars with Horlivka refugees’ children who tried to flee the ATO area. It is clear from the records that the car was fired at by the DPR insurgents. 137 497 229 Incidents

Militants do not Allow People to Leave Donetsk Keeping them to Use as Human Shields - MP The Militants of the DPR do not let people out of Donetsk, being afraid to be left without human shields. 52 095 171 Incidents

More than 28 Thousand People Were Evacuated from the ATO Zone - The State Emergency Service As of July 3, 28,339 people left the ATO zone for other regions. There are more than 10,000 children among them. 4 802 23 Ukrainian Politics

UN Refugee Agency: Sharp Increase in Ukrainian Displacement from the Donbas and Crimea up to 54 Thousands. According to the UN Refugee Agency, now estimate that 54,400 people are internally displaced. Over the past week, the number of internally displaced increased by over 16,400. 3 816 50 Ukrainian Politics

доктор Terrorists Did not Allow 35 Children to Be Moved from Kramatorsk to Kharkiv region: "Commandant Said that Ukraine is Enemy Country". VIDEO The armed militants didn’t allow the children from Kramatorsk orphanage Antoshka to be moved to the Kharkov region. 44 330 352 Incidents

The Refugees Brought to Russia from the Donbas Ask to Repatriate Them Back to Ukraine: They Promised to Send Us to Crimea, but Brought Us Near Voronezh The pro-Russian volunteers who promised to take refugees from the east of Ukraine to Crimea, sent them to Russia. The refugees ask to return them to Ukraine. 121 479 456 Society

Anti-Terrorist Center Creates Safe Corridor for Civilians to Leave ATO Area Anti-terrorist center of the Security Service of Ukraine implements measures to create safe corridors for civilians who wish to leave the area of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO). 26 488 105 Ukrainian Politics

днр Terrorists are Renting and Selling Donbas Refugee’s Apartments: "This is Donetsk People’s Republic Property". PHOTO A Twitter page appeared where supporters of the DPR terrorist organization offer to rent or buy apartments left by their owners. 100 680 112 Society

беженцы People Changed their Opinion of the DPR. Those Who Remain With Them are Either Idiots or They Рave Nowhere Else to Go, Says Refugee from Sloviansk. VIDEO Tatiana, the refugee from Sloviansk speaking about the situation in the town and the attitude of the citizens to DPR militants. Most of them are Russian citizens. 152 975 248 Ukrainian Politics

боевики Terrorists Demand Bribes for Leaving Kramatorsk: $ 1,000 for Adults, $ 500 for Children - Centurion Parasiuk Refugees arriving from Kramatorsk are mostly families with children. According to the refugees, every adult has to pay terrorists $ 1,000 and $ 500 for a child. 77 397 174 Incidents

семья Sloviansk refugees are not allowed to leave the city: "The militants with weapons consider themselves right and behave very arrogantly.". VIDEO In Sloviansk militants do not allow the refugees to leave the town. Militants turn families with children back to town despite their pleas. 138 536 288 Ukrainian Politics