Europe faces a new refugee crisis, and harsh economic penalties to punish Russia are expected to reverberate worldwide.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
U.S. Troops in Poland Prepare for Arrival of Refugees From Ukraine
Polish officials say their border is open and they are ready to provide shelter to anyone fleeing the conflict.
Europe Prepares for Ukraine Refugees as Aid Groups Warn of Crisis
“If war breaks out, the consequences for the Ukrainian people — and for Europe — cannot be overstated,” said one humanitarian official.
U.S. Troops in Poland Brace for Possible Ukrainian Evacuees
Tens of thousands of people, including Americans, could flee across the border if Russia launches a full invasion of Ukraine.
Russia May Be Seeking Pretext for Ukraine Invasion, Officials Say
The pressure on Kyiv mounted after a weekend of shelling and evacuations in the east, and the extension of war games in neighboring Belarus.
Poised on Border, Russia May Be Seeking Pretext for Ukraine Invasion, Officials Say
The pressure on Kyiv mounted after a weekend of shelling and evacuations in the east, and the extension of war games in neighboring Belarus.
People From Eastern Ukraine Are Evacuating to Russia as Tensions Continue
Refugees crossed into Russia after a warning from Kremlin-backed rebel leaders that Ukraine was about to launch an attack on the separatist areas.
Afghan Refugees Face Two-Tier System in Europe
Educated elites evacuated to Europe after the Taliban’s return are welcomed, but they struggle with their lives in exile, even as their poorer compatriots are shunned.
They Survived Guns and Machetes in Congo. They Want the World to Know.
After a brazen assault on a displaced persons camp that killed about 60 people, the most seriously wounded were airlifted to a hospital where a Times photographer recorded their accounts.
More Than a Million Afghans Flee as Economy Collapses
Thousands of Afghans are trying to sneak into Iran and Pakistan each day, as incomes have dried up and life-threatening hunger has become widespread.