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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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діти,депортація Currently, there are 240 cases of removal of children from Ukrainian refugee families in Europe, - Office of Ombudsman There are currently 240 cases of removal of children from Ukrainian refugee families in Europe. This is mainly due to differences in legislation. 10 173 62 Society

ліпавський Czech Republic will not return Ukrainians liable for military service The Czech Republic will not send Ukrainians liable for military service who are in the country back to Ukraine. 5 134 61 War in Ukraine

уз,біженці,укрзалізниця,евакуація,українці,еміграція,емігранти 3.4 million refugees from Ukraine have received temporary protection status in Europe - UN Most Ukrainian refugees have officially registered their status in Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic. 3 182 60 Previously in trend: War

бундестаг,німеччина In Germany, they offer to hire Ukrainian refugees even with only basic knowledge of German language The German government urges Ukrainian refugees to be employed without a sufficient level of German because they can learn the language not only at courses but also while working. 6 332 59 Incidents

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. 5 310 57 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

US suspends immigration programmes US suspends United for Ukraine programme for refugees from Ukraine The US Citizenship and Immigration Service has announced the suspension of the United for Ukraine (U4U) programme for Ukrainians fleeing the war. 12 440 57

україна,біженці,польща,українці Ukrainian women need possibility of abortion in Poland - UN Women who fled to Poland to avoid war must have access to reproductive rights that meet international standards, including abortion. 9 553 57 Previously in trend: War

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. 4 747 56 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

україна,польща 45% of foreign students in Polish universities are citizens of Ukraine In the 2023-2024 academic year, 19.9 thousand students from Ukraine were enrolled in Polish universities. At the end of the last academic year, 45 thousand citizens of Ukraine, or almost 45% of the total number of foreign students, studied at Polish universities. 2 393 55

біженці 80% of Ukrainian refugees plan to return to Ukraine after war, - survey 79% of Ukrainian refugees surveyed plan to return to Ukraine after the war, and 10% do not plan to. 3 616 55 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 7 667 53 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees Ukrainian refugees

сша,парад United States has welcomed more than 100,000 Ukrainians since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion The U.S. welcomed more than 100,000 Ukrainians during the five months of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 5 146 51 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 3 843 50 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko deems Russian airstrikes in Syria aggravate EU refugee problem President Poroshenko believes that the airstrikes committed by the Russian Federation in Syria deteriorate the refugee crisis in the European Union. 4 773 50 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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. 3 215 50 Previously in trend: Return of refugees

Глава МЗС України Дмитро Кулеба In issue of returning Ukrainians from abroad, it is necessary to find right words and tools, they cannot be "pressed" - Kuleba Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that "the right tools and interaction" would encourage Ukrainians to return home from abroad. 5 203 49

Turkey introduces visa restrictions for Syrian refugees The Turkish government has introduced visa restrictions for Syrians entering the country by air or by sea on Friday, Jan 8. 6 003 47 World

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. 3 841 46 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees France improves conditions for Ukrainian refugees

монако Battalion "Monaco" 2. Ukrainian elite refugees on Côte d’Azur. ВIДЕО Two months ago, "The Ukrainian Pravda" published an investigation about elite refugees on Cote d’Azur. The material had a great resonance not only among UP readers, but also among law enforcement agencies. 31 483 45 Ukrainian Politics

біженці,європа,іспанія United States has extended right to stay in country for refugees from Ukraine The White House has extended the right to stay in the country for displaced persons from Ukraine who were forced to flee to the United States due to the full-scale invasion of Russia. 5 907 45 War in Ukraine

паспорт,біженці,мігранти 64% of Ukrainian refugees plan to return home - VoxUkraine survey Ukrainian refugees mostly plan to return to their homeland. More than half of refugees have found work abroad. In 80% of them, it is less skilled than work in Ukraine. 3 190 43 Society

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. 30 097 42 Previously in trend: refugees in Germany Going abroad under age of 25

Українські біженці втрачають житло в Угорщині Nearly 3,000 Ukrainian refugees lose their homes due to Hungarian government decree - Human Rights Watch The Hungarian government, in violation of EU law, has issued a decree canceling state funding for a refugee shelter for refugees from western Ukraine. 8 752 42

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. 7 903 41 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

гранді.,філіппо UN warns of reduction in international aid to Ukraine The humanitarian situation in Ukraine remains "very serious", but international aid is likely to be reduced. 7 622 41 War in Ukraine

Poland is ready to accept refugees from Ukraine this winter Poland is ready to accept refugees from Ukraine this winter Poland is preparing to receive a new wave of refugees from Ukraine due to the possible consequences of Russia's winter attacks on infrastructure. 2 389 40 Previously in trend: War

папа,франциск,римський Pope to Ukrainian refugees: I pray for peace in your country Pope Francis met in the Vatican with refugees who arrived in Europe as part of the ecumenical initiative of humanitarian corridors. 2 701 40 Previously in trend: War

Сенат Швейцарії посилив правила надання тимчасового захисту для українців Swiss Senate changes rules for obtaining temporary protection status S for Ukrainian refugees On June 12, the Council of Cantons of Switzerland voted to amend the temporary protection status S for Ukrainians fleeing the war - now only people from the occupied territories or regions where active hostilities are ongoing can apply for it. 13 200 39

прапор,біженці,діти,українці,дівчинка Every fifth Ukrainian is abroad because of war - OPORA Due to the war, as of June 2023, 8 million 177 thousand citizens of Ukraine are abroad. This is about 20% of the population. 3 226 39 Previously in trend: War

Майже чверть українців у Європі не хочуть повертатися Almost 25% of Ukrainian refugees in Europe do not want to return home while war is in progress - survey Almost 25% of Ukrainian refugees in Europe said they plan to settle outside of Ukraine in the long term. The course of the war is a decisive factor for the vast majority. 3 125 39

єврокомісія European Commission will not change legal status of Ukrainian refugees in EU after 2025 without consent of EU member states and Ukraine The legal status of Ukrainian refugees in the EU will not change until the member states and Ukraine reach a unanimous agreement on this issue. 4 577 38 World

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. 9 973 36 Previously in trend: Refugees from Donbas

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. 10 668 35 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees

біженці EU directive on temporary protection is mandatory for all member states: Poland will be forced to extend temporary protection to Ukrainians Next week, the Council of the European Union, on the recommendation of the European Commission, should extend the directive on temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2025. 6 323 35 World

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. 9 790 34 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees Ukrainian refugees

біженці More than 3M Ukrainians forced to leave for European countries – Podoliak More than three million Ukrainians were forced to leave for European countries, Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to the head of the President's Office, wrote on Twitter. 4 593 34 Previously in trend: War

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. 41 489 34 Previously in trend: Refugees from Donbas

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." 3 506 33 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees

Прем’єр-міністр Польщі Дональд Туск Poland wants to unilaterally deny asylum: We will not respect EU ideas that harm security Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the strategy developed by his government to combat illegal migration provides for the temporary suspension of asylum. 9 288 33

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." 5 834 32 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

йлва,йоганссон Russian propaganda narrative about Ukrainian refugees in EU does not correspond to reality at all: on contrary, we see unprecedented solidarity, - Commissioner Johansson The Russian propaganda narrative that Ukrainian refugees are disturbing EU citizens is not true at all. 4 733 31 Previously in trend: War

біженці More than 3.2 million Ukrainians received temporary protection status in Europe - the UN As of June 9, 2022, the number of refugees from Ukraine registered for temporary protection or similar national protection schemes in Europe was 3.207 million. 5 262 31 Previously in trend: War

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. 6 152 31 Previously in trend: A tram driver in Prague attacked Ukrainians

климкин 9,000 people killed, 20,000 injured in Russia-Ukraine conflict, - Minister Klimkin As a result of the armed aggression of Russia against Ukraine, 9,000 people have been killed and 20,000 injured. Two million persons have been displaced. 5 411 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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. 13 779 29 Previously in trend: Return of refugees

українські біженці у Чехії Czech Republic receives more from taxes on Ukrainian refugees than it spends on aid In the Czech Republic, tax revenues paid by refugees from Ukraine exceed budget expenditures on them. 5 721 28

Collapse of Schengen Area may cost its members up to €18 billion, - European Commission The European Commission, in light of the growing migration crisis in Europe, warned the European Union countries about the risk of significant losses in the case of introduction of comprehensive border control and abolition of the Schengen Agreement. 5 055 28 World

лілль French police are investigating anti-Ukrainian graffiti and swastikas. PHOTOS On the eve of the football tournament in support of Ukraine, unknown people painted anti-Ukrainian inscriptions and swastikas in several places in Lille, France. 10 745 27 World