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Ukrainian Displacement in Europe, One Year Later

In 2023, one year into Ukraine's displacement crisis, this discussion examined integration into housing, education, and labor markets in Europe, return preparation, and lessons from the Temporary Protection Directive.

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Prolonged Ukrainian Displacement: An uneasy marriage of reception, integration, and return policies

One year into the vast Ukrainian displacement crisis sparked by Russia's invasion, European policymakers are having to confront the likelihood of prolonged stay for millions of Ukrainians and the prospect of new displacement. How can they juggle longer-term integration, first-reception services for new arrivals, and prepare Ukrainians for eventual return to rebuild their country? They will have to focus on multipronged policies and services, this commentary suggests.

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Living in Limbo: Displaced Ukrainians in Poland

Eight months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians remained in Poland, navigating language barriers, limited job support, and an evolving humanitarian response.

A collage of Ukrainians in Poland.

Why the European Labor Market Integration of Displaced Ukrainians Is Defying Expectations

People displaced from Ukraine are finding work more rapidly in European countries than prior refugee cohorts. But uncertainty over how long they will stay, combined with hurdles such as language barriers, has meant many are prioritizing any job over the right job. This commentary examines how policymakers could address this waste of skills as they seek to fill pressing labor needs and facilitate deeper integration of the new arrivals.

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Ukrainian Immigrants in the United States

Ukrainian immigrants in the United States are highly educated and well-integrated, with the Russia invasion in 2022 set to significantly expand this community.

Four dancers in traditional Ukrainian dress.