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EU to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2027
The European Union will prolong the temporary protection status for Ukrainians forced to flee their country due to the war until 4 March 2027. The European Commission is also preparing recommendations for member states on further integration of those working or studying and ensuring the possibility of voluntary return. Source: Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, and Oleksii Chernyshov, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Unity, speaking to a journalist in Brussels on 4 June, as reported by European Pravda Details: Temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU will be extended until 4 March 2027, after which it will end. However, the European Commission will propose recommendations to member states for coordinated follow-up actions, Brunner and Chernyshov said. Quote from the European Commission: "With Russia continuing its illegal attacks, and the situation in Ukraine remaining volatile, the Commission is proposing to prolong the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia's aggression against Ukraine for an additional year until 4 March 2027. To offer a more stable and lasting perspective, the Commission is also proposing to member states to prepare for a coordinated transition out of temporary protection by way of a Council recommendation. The proposed measures address the needs of those residing in the EU as well as the need for Ukraine to rebuild the country, including by supporting safe, voluntary and dignified returns and reintegration." Details: The next step in approving this decision is for the EU Council to officially adopt the proposal to extend temporary protection for another year, alongside recommendations from the Council of the EU. The Commission's recommendations prepared for the EU Council include: Facilitating and easing the transition of Ukrainians to other legal statuses. Those integrated into host societies, who have learned the language, found work or education, should have the option to switch to a national or European legal status better reflecting their situation, such as a residence permit based on employment, education, research, or long-term resident status. Creating voluntary return programmes, in close coordination with Ukrainian authorities, to ensure a gradual return after temporary protection ends. Permission for familiarisation visits to Ukraine will be available for those considering returning home to make an informed decision. Launching Unity Hubs in EU member states to support both integration of Ukrainians in host countries and their return to Ukraine. These centres may be funded by the Commission through the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). The Commission will also appoint a special envoy for Ukrainians in the EU to support member states. Coordinating and exchanging information between member states and Ukraine via the Solidarity Platform and the Temporary Protection Registration Platform. Background: Earlier, Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine's Ambassador to the EU, stated that temporary protection would be extended by another year. The EU Council previously extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2026. As of 31 March 2025, just over 4.26 million people who are not EU citizens and fled Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale invasion were granted temporary protection in the European Union. It was reported that the EU is also considering the possibility of granting them other statuses to extend their stay in the European Union. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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12-03-2025
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200,000-500,000 men could leave Ukraine after war ends and borders open, minister says
Between 200,000 and 500,000 men could leave Ukraine after the war with Russia ends and all travel restrictions are lifted, Deputy Prime Minister and National Unity Minister Oleksii Chernyshov said on March 12. Draft-age men are not permitted to leave Ukraine under martial law, which was instituted at the outbreak of the full-scale war in 2022, without a special permission. Speaking at a press briefing attended by the Kyiv Independent, Chernyshov stressed the demographic challenges facing Ukraine in the fourth year of the full-scale war. A January report by the National Bank of Ukraine estimated the net outflow of migrants from Ukraine at 200,000 this year and up to 500,000 in 2027. Some 32 million people live in Ukraine-controlled territories, Chernyshov said. Roughly 5 million Ukrainian refugees remain abroad under the temporary protection of host countries, while millions more live in Russian-occupied parts of the country. The minister estimated that only roughly 30% of the Ukrainians living abroad may return within the year after the war's potential end. Another 30% may not return at all, he added. Discussions about peace are gaining ground as the U.S. and Ukraine recently agreed on a temporary ceasefire, which they presented as a step toward a broader peace agreement with Russia. Demographic trends do not work in Ukraine's favor either. For every 150,000 Ukrainian children born in a year, 450,000 die in the same period, a figure excluding war-related deaths, according to the minister. This complicates an already dire situation in Ukraine's labor market. Ukraine currently lacks more than 4.5 million workers, Chernyshov said. Read also: Investigation: We tried to buy American chips as a Russian defense manufacturer — and it worked We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
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15-02-2025
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Ukraine, Germany agree to open 'Unity Hub' for Ukrainian refugees in Berlin
Ukraine's National Unity Minister Oleksii Chernyshov and German Federal Minister for Special Tasks Wolfgang Schmidt signed a joint declaration on Feb. 15, agreeing to open Ukraine's "Unity Hubs" in Berlin. "The signing of the Joint Declaration of Intent to open the Ukrainian 'Unity Hub' in Berlin is an important step to support our citizens abroad. This is a professional space that brings together community, business, and cultural initiatives," Chernyshov said. The declaration was signed at the Munich Security Conference as the German government continues to debate the legal status and benefits for Ukrainian refugees in the country. The hub will provide Ukrainians with access to educational and career opportunities both in Ukraine and in the host country, according to Chernyshov. The initiative also aims to help Ukrainian refugees adapt, learn, and develop their initiatives in the host country. Meanwhile, the hub will also provide assistance to those who want to return to Ukraine. Germany has taken in more than 1 million Ukrainian refugees since the start of the full-scale invasion, spending over 20 billion euros ($21.4 billion) on their accommodation and integration, according to Bloomberg. More than 200,000 Ukrainian refugees have already found jobs in Germany through the government's Jobturbo program, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said during a conference with citizens and voters of his Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Teltow. According to Eurostat, over 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees are currently registered for temporary protection to legally access housing, find work, and receive social benefits in EU states. The EU activated the Temporary Protection Directive in March 2022 after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Read also: 'Putin is weak. We must use that' — Zelensky's Munich speech in 5 key quotes We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
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12-02-2025
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Ukraine's population stands at 32 million, says Deputy PM
Ukraine's population has declined from 52 million in 1991 to 32 million in 2024, mainly due to migration and the ongoing war. Source: Oleksii Chernyshov, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for National Unity of Ukraine, in an interview with Die Welt Quote: "Ukraine had a population of 52 million on the day of its independence in 1991. This number had dropped to 48 million within ten years. By 2014, before Russia's first invasion, the population had decreased further to 45 million. The population fell to 42 million after Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2015." Details: Chernyshov said that Ukraine's population had dropped to around 32 million by the end of 2024. He also highlighted that the total number of Ukrainians, including those living abroad, is about 60 million, with half of them forming the diaspora. Some of these individuals left Ukraine even before the full-scale war. He said that around 5 million people with protected status have left Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2024. Quote: "We want to stay connected with all Ukrainians living abroad. We don't want them to feel disconnected from the Ukrainian cause, but rather maintain a strong link with the state." Background: Spring 2025 estimates from the Institute of Demography and Social Quality of Life at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine indicate that Ukraine's population could decline to 28.9 million by 2041 and to 25.2 million by 2051. In July 2025, the UN warned that Ukraine's population could shrink to 15.3 million by 2100. Later in October 2025, the institute projected that the population could fall to 25.2 million by 2051. The Ukrainian government approved the Strategy for Demographic Development of the country for the period up to 2040 to address the potential consequences of this crisis. Support UP or become our patron!
