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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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дуда,зеленський Thanked his Polish colleague for accepting Ukrainian refugees - Zelensky and Duda held talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish President Andrzej Duda held a video conference. The Ukrainian head of state thanked his Polish colleague for hosting Ukrainian refugees. 6 006 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

фейк Russia is preparing allegations of "bad" refugees to demonize Ukraine in world Russia is preparing to manipulate "bad" Ukrainians to demonize Ukraine in the world. 10 438 12 War in Ukraine

область,бурачки,псковська Russians do not allow about 1,000 refugees from occupied territories of Ukraine to enter Latvia, - Haidai At the Burachka checkpoint in the Pskov region of Russia, citizens of Ukraine trying to leave for Latvia have not been released for 4 days. 6 242 12 Previously in trend: War

Number of refugees to reach 60 million this year Global forced displacement for 2015 is on track to break all records, topping 60 million. 2 274 12 World

біженці,українці Israeli government extends stay of Ukrainian citizens until end of 2024 - embassy Israel has extended the stay of Ukrainian citizens in the country until the end of 2024. 903 12 World

паспорт Ukraine to launch mobile points for issuing documents to refugees in Czech Republic, Germany and Turkey - Interior Ministry Offices for issuing passports, ID-cards and other documents to Ukrainian refugees will soon start working in Czech Republic, Germany and Turkey. In Poland, passport centers are already operating in three cities. 2 672 11 World

кордон,польща Since beginning of Russian invasion, 3 million people from Ukraine have left Poland, border guards said Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, 3 million people have left Ukraine to Poland. 1 722 11 Previously in trend: War

прапор,біженці,діти,українці,дівчинка Number of Ukrainian refugees decreased in 9 EU countries - Eurostat. LIST Thousands of Ukrainians left 9 EU countries. The largest outflows were in the Czech Republic, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, and Poland. 6 733 11 World

маріуполь "Children in Mariupol drank water from puddles to survive": their mother told about survival under Russian bombing. PHOTOS Hearing that her friend's children were drinking rainwater from puddles, Natalia Roberts decided to shelter them at her home in Wales. 7 976 11 Previously in trend: War

біженці,польща Refugees from Ukraine can return to EU at any moment while war continues, - European Commissioner Johansson Refugees from Ukraine who moved to the European Union and then decided to return home will be able to enter the EU at any time during the war. 10 552 11 Previously in trend: War

Over one million displaced persons registered in Ukraine as of end of 2015, - State Emergency Service The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has registered 1,012,576 persons internally displaced from the area of the anti-terrorist operation, and Russian-occupied Crimea as of Dec. 28. 2 704 10 Previously in trend: Refugees from Donbas

нідерланди Majority of Dutch citizens support military aid to Ukraine, but support for refugees is declining - poll The overwhelming majority of Dutch citizens continue to support the provision of military aid to Ukraine because of Russia's full-scale invasion, but support for refugee reception is declining. 1 507 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Waldemar Żurek 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. 4 787 10 Previously in trend: Support of Ukraine by Poland

біженці UN: Most Ukrainian refugees still want to return home The majority of Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced persons surveyed by the UN (65% and 72% respectively) still express a desire to return home, but their share is decreasing. 1 700 9 Society

Саймон Гарріс Ireland has accepted 109 thousand Ukrainian refugees since beginning of full-scale war, - Prime Minister Harris Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 109,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland. 1 347 9

Ukraine’s Social Policy Ministry registered 1.78 million displaced residents of Donbas and Crimea According to the Kyiv City and Regional State Administrations’ social protection departments, 1,783,696 persons or 1,445,739 families displaced from the Donbas and Crimea have been registered by the agency as of May 23, 2016. 1 954 9 Society

біженці,українці Germany has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2025 Germany has extended the temporary protection of refugees from Ukraine until March 4, 2025, residence permits will be extended automatically. 2 886 9 World

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi to visit Donbas tomorrow U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi is going to travel to Ukraine’s east on Tuesday, Nov. 22, to become familiar with the situation on the ground. 2 015 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

связь,вышка,мобильная European Commission appealed telecom operators to retain preferential roaming for Ukrainians The European Commission called on telecommunications operators to meet the needs of Ukrainians who left for Europe because of the war, and to continue to allow them to call home with free or discounted roaming. 2 858 8 Society

біженці,українці EU Council extends temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2025 The Council of the European Union approved the proposal of the European Commission and extended it for another year - from 4 March 2024 to 4 March 2025. 3 353 7 World

біженці More than 50% of Ukrainian refugees in Czech Republic are working - Prime Minister Fiala More than half of Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic have found jobs. 1 484 7

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. 1 503 7 Previously in trend: US to cancel legal status of refugees

європарламент EU Council has agreed to exchange hryvnias for EU currencies for refugees at official exchange rate The Permanent Representatives Committee endorsed the EU Council's recommendation to convert hryvnia banknotes into Member States' currency to support refugees who have difficulty exchanging their banknotes for EU currency. 7 967 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

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. 1 724 6 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees

біженці,польща Poland will check social benefits of refugees who left country Poland will start checking social benefits received by Ukrainian refugees. Part of the funds is planned to be returned. 3 476 6 World

служба,прикордонники,польща,прикордонна More than 4 million people from Ukraine have entered Poland since February 24, according to Polish Border Guard Service More than 4 million people from Ukraine have entered Poland since February 24 1 344 6 Previously in trend: War

лікарня WHO records 14,000 civilian casualties as result of war in Ukraine, 17.7 million Ukrainians need humanitarian aid - Gebreyesus The situation in Ukraine is one of eight acute global health emergencies. 741 5 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 138 5 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees in Turkey

біженці Six thousand people are queuing to leave occupants’ checkpoint in Vasylivka, - Mayor of Melitopol Fedorov At Russian checkpoint in Vasylivka, 6 thousand people are queuing to leave, people have been waiting for more than 10 days. 5 115 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

біженці 70 thousand refugees from Ukraine registered in Lithuania Total number of war refugees who arrived to Lithuania and registered here since beginning of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine is 70 020 people. One third of all registered persons - 24 586 - are children under 18 933 4 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 081 4 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

Скільки українців працює в Естонії Almost 60% of Ukrainians with temporary protection found jobs in Estonia The number of employed Ukrainians with temporary protection in Estonia has increased to 57%. 764 4

діти,війни Britain will facilitate entry into country for underage Ukrainians - Times The British government will establish new rules for the entry of minors into Ukraine. 2 401 4 World

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. 937 4 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

латвія Latvia will allocate EUR 2.4 million to help Ukrainian refugees The Government of Latvia will allocate EUR 2.4 million to pay for medical services for Ukrainian refugees. The corresponding decision is to be adopted on December 6. 644 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ольга Стефанішина European Commission to extend temporary protection status for Ukrainians - Stefanishyna Ukraine and the European Commission have agreed that the status of temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU will be reviewed when the security situation improves, but there are no conditions for this at the moment. 3 225 4 World

whitebit WhiteBIT and Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed memorandum of cooperation One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Europe, WhiteBIT, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation. According to the document, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine will provide timely and reliable information to citizens of Ukraine who are seeking temporary refuge in foreign countries due to the war. WhiteBIT will provide the necessary technical capabilities and coverage of information on its resources. 1 766 4 World

біженці,евакуація Ukrainian Foreign Ministry urged international organizations to help Ukrainians forcibly displaced into Russia The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Monday, on the occasion of World Refugee Day, appealed to international organizations to help Ukrainians displaced to Russia against their will. 1 243 3 War in Ukraine

WHO estimates number of people impacted in Ukraine at 18 mln WHO estimates number of people impacted in Ukraine at 18 mln The current estimated number of people impacted in Ukraine is 18 million, of which 6.7 million are internally displaced, the WHO Europe said in a statement on Monday. 4 623 3 Previously in trend: War

Тимчасовий захист українських біженців EU Council extends temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2026 25 June, the EU Council decided to extend temporary protection until 4 March 2026 for more than 4 million Ukrainians. 2 741 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

паспорт,біженці,мігранти Portugal extends temporary protection for Ukrainians The Portuguese government has extended the validity of temporary protection documents for Ukrainian refugees until the end of the year. 1 992 3 World

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. 1 322 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

словаччина Slovakia has extended term of temporary protection for Ukrainians by one year The Slovak Republic has extended the validity period of temporary asylum for Ukrainians who were forced to move to Slovakia as a result of Russian aggression. 1 875 2 World

діти,війни More than 400 thousand children have already returned to territory of Ukraine, - Ministry of Internal Affairs More than 400,000 children who went abroad because of the war have already returned to Ukraine. 2 420 1 Previously in trend: War

біженці Poland extends temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 4, 2025 The temporary protection mechanism, launched by an executive decision of the EU Council in March 2022, has been extended until March 4, 2025. 1 495 0 World

Bulgaria extends support for Ukrainian refugees until 2025 Bulgaria extends support program for Ukrainian refugees until March 2025 The interim government of Bulgaria has decided to extend the state support program for the accommodation of Ukrainians with temporary protection until March 4, 2025. 606 0 Previously in trend: War

UK UK extends protection program for Ukrainians by two years The United Kingdom will extend the Ukraine Permission Extension program for another 24 months. 8 099 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees