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How many Ukrainians have fled their homes and where have they gone? How many Ukrainians have fled their homes and where have they gone?
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More than 14 million people are thought to have fled their homes since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations (UN) says.More than 14 million people are thought to have fled their homes since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations (UN) says.
About six million have left for neighbouring countries, while eight million people are displaced inside the war-torn country itself.About six million have left for neighbouring countries, while eight million people are displaced inside the war-torn country itself.
Where are refugees going?Where are refugees going?
People are still crossing to neighbouring countries, especially those to the west.People are still crossing to neighbouring countries, especially those to the west.
The UN says that as of 17 May: The UN says that as of 20 May:
Poland has taken in 3,418,077 refugees Poland has taken in 3,463,320 refugees
Romania 937,082 Romania 943,015 (as of 19 May)
Russia 875,597 Russia 887,651 (19 May)
Hungary 620,846 Hungary 633,219
Moldova 466,406 Moldova 468,998
Slovakia 429,705 Slovakia 435,660
Belarus 27,308 Belarus 27,308 (12 May)
(Some people who travelled from Moldova into Romania are included in both countries' totals).(Some people who travelled from Moldova into Romania are included in both countries' totals).
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have no border controls with other parts of the EU's Schengen area. Many refugees who first arrived in these countries have since moved on to others.Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have no border controls with other parts of the EU's Schengen area. Many refugees who first arrived in these countries have since moved on to others.
The Czech Republic has granted about 350,000 emergency visas to Ukrainian refugees.The Czech Republic has granted about 350,000 emergency visas to Ukrainian refugees.
And more than 700,000 Ukrainians are in Germany, 40% of whom are children.And more than 700,000 Ukrainians are in Germany, 40% of whom are children.
Some Ukrainians have travelled to Russia from the pro-Russian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in the east.Some Ukrainians have travelled to Russia from the pro-Russian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in the east.
President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces helped evacuate 140,000 civilians from Mariupol but insists no one was forced to go to Russia.President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces helped evacuate 140,000 civilians from Mariupol but insists no one was forced to go to Russia.
However, volunteer groups such as Rubikus and Helping to Leave say they have helped hundreds of Ukrainians who ended up in Russia to travel onto other countries.However, volunteer groups such as Rubikus and Helping to Leave say they have helped hundreds of Ukrainians who ended up in Russia to travel onto other countries.
What help are countries offering refugees?What help are countries offering refugees?
The EU has granted Ukrainians the right to stay and work throughout its 27 member nations for up to three years.The EU has granted Ukrainians the right to stay and work throughout its 27 member nations for up to three years.
Refugees are housed in reception centres if they can't stay with friends or relatives. They are given food and medical care, and information about onward travel.Refugees are housed in reception centres if they can't stay with friends or relatives. They are given food and medical care, and information about onward travel.
They are entitled to social welfare payments and access to housing, medical treatment and schools.They are entitled to social welfare payments and access to housing, medical treatment and schools.
Poland, which has taken the highest number of refugees, and Moldova, which has the largest concentration of refugees by population, have both asked for international support to help fund their efforts.Poland, which has taken the highest number of refugees, and Moldova, which has the largest concentration of refugees by population, have both asked for international support to help fund their efforts.
Hundreds of refugees were housed in this athletics centre in MoldovaHundreds of refugees were housed in this athletics centre in Moldova
How many people are returning to Ukraine?How many people are returning to Ukraine?
The UN says that as of 17 May, 1.8 million Ukrainians have returned to Ukraine. Ukraine's border force says people are crossing back into the country at a rate of about 30,000 a day.The UN says that as of 17 May, 1.8 million Ukrainians have returned to Ukraine. Ukraine's border force says people are crossing back into the country at a rate of about 30,000 a day.
This is often because areas of Ukraine such as the capital Kyiv, which were threatened by Russian army advances at the start of the war, are now considered safer.This is often because areas of Ukraine such as the capital Kyiv, which were threatened by Russian army advances at the start of the war, are now considered safer.
Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, says the city's population is back to two-thirds of its pre-war level.Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, says the city's population is back to two-thirds of its pre-war level.
Where are people fleeing inside Ukraine?Where are people fleeing inside Ukraine?
The UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said at the start of May that more than eight million people were internally displaced.The UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said at the start of May that more than eight million people were internally displaced.
The IOM said:The IOM said:
23% of refugees were from the Kharkiv region, 20% from Kyiv and 17% from the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine23% of refugees were from the Kharkiv region, 20% from Kyiv and 17% from the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine
27% had left their homes because they had been damaged or attacked in the war27% had left their homes because they had been damaged or attacked in the war
It estimates that more than half of the people who are internally displaced are women. Many are particularly vulnerable because they are pregnant, have a disability or are a victim of violence.It estimates that more than half of the people who are internally displaced are women. Many are particularly vulnerable because they are pregnant, have a disability or are a victim of violence.
The UN is working alongside other organisations to provide cash, food and other supplies.The UN is working alongside other organisations to provide cash, food and other supplies.
The UN estimates that about eight million people are displaced inside UkraineThe UN estimates that about eight million people are displaced inside Ukraine
What is the UK doing to help Ukrainian refugees?What is the UK doing to help Ukrainian refugees?
The UK introduced a family visa scheme for Ukrainians who have an immediate or extended family member in the UK.The UK introduced a family visa scheme for Ukrainians who have an immediate or extended family member in the UK.
After the government response was criticised, it launched the Homes for Ukraine scheme to allow those without relatives in the UK to settle.After the government response was criticised, it launched the Homes for Ukraine scheme to allow those without relatives in the UK to settle.
It lets people in the UK nominate an individual or family to stay with them rent-free for at least six months.It lets people in the UK nominate an individual or family to stay with them rent-free for at least six months.
Refugees who come via the scheme will be able to live and work in the UK for up to three years, and have access to healthcare, welfare and schools.Refugees who come via the scheme will be able to live and work in the UK for up to three years, and have access to healthcare, welfare and schools.
Applications are made online, and both hosts and refugees are vetted. Hosts receive £350 a month.Applications are made online, and both hosts and refugees are vetted. Hosts receive £350 a month.
Many families who have applied to be sponsors have complained that the system is too slow and complicated.Many families who have applied to be sponsors have complained that the system is too slow and complicated.
As of 17 May, 107,400 Ukrainian visas had been issued, out of 128,100 applications.As of 17 May, 107,400 Ukrainian visas had been issued, out of 128,100 applications.
How can I offer a UK home to Ukrainian refugees?How can I offer a UK home to Ukrainian refugees?