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Zelenskyy warns 20M Ukrainians could flee to Europe if Russia wins war
POLITICO.eu • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that up to 20 million Ukrainians could be forced to flee to Europe if Russia conquers Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the war.
- Over 4 million Ukrainians currently live in EU countries under temporary protection, with Germany, Poland, and Czechia hosting the largest populations, marking Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II.
- Ukraine is entering its fifth harsh wartime winter amid continued Russian bombardment, facing a projected budget shortfall of $30 to $35 million next year despite a €90 billion loan from the EU.
- Zelenskyy visited Brussels to meet European Union leaders to secure further financial support, though the EU is juggling multiple challenges including rising energy costs, upcoming elections, geopolitical tensions, and budget negotiations.
