Moldova has taken in more Ukrainians, per capita, than any other country. But the closer Russian troops get to Moldova, the more locals consider their own escape plans.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
‘The Worst is Behind You’: Ukrainian Family Reunites in Poland
Polish resident Ksenia Kraft reunited with her cousins and their five children near the border with Ukraine. The families fled the town of Berdychiv in central Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.
Poles Welcome Ukrainian Refugees, Unlike in Last Border Crisis
Hundreds of thousands of Polish families have opened their homes to refugees from Ukraine, a sharp contrast to the country’s response to a different crisis last fall at the border with Belarus.
These Syrian Refugees Can’t Stay in Denmark, but They Can’t Go Home
Dozens of Syrian asylum seekers are stuck in limbo after the Danish authorities decided it was safe for them to go back home and stripped their residency permits.
Rumiko Seya, REALs’ President, Expands the Aid Group’s Focus to Include Afghanistan
Rumiko Seya, president of REALs, is working to rescue women and families, including from Afghanistan, who had dreams before “it turned to darkness in one night.”
Russia Keeps Up Attack, Again Halting Evacuation of Ukrainian Port City
An encircled Mariupol faced intense shelling, while Russian forces kept up their slow advance on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.
‘Falling Into Emptiness’: Ukrainian Families Feel the Pain of Separation
With most Ukrainian men legally prohibited from leaving Ukraine, the international border gates serve as a painful filter, splitting families as women and children move on.
On Ukraine’s Border, Moldovans Wonder: Where Will Putin Stop?
Moldovans fear that Transnistria, a region run by Russia-backed separatists in eastern Moldova, might be the next target after Ukraine.
A Welcome Steeped in History: Ukrainian Refugees Arrive in Germany
Berlin has become a major hub for refugees from Ukraine, welcoming them with an outpouring of help. The response stirs memories of both bright and dark chapters of German history.
While Canada Welcomes Refugees, Its Door Is Far From Wide Open
The war in Ukraine may bring another wave of asylum seekers to Canada, but they will face many controls and restrictions.