What "Surprise" Ukraine Will Face in the West
The Sunday Times: Ireland to Terminate Contract for Housing Ukrainian Refugees
Moscow, April 19 — RIA Novosti
According to The Sunday Times, the Irish government plans to terminate the contract for housing Ukrainian refugees.
The report states: "Officials have begun discussing major adjustments to Ireland's aid program for Ukrainian refugees. Ministers are either supporting the cancellation of the temporary protection directive or backing alternative solutions to limit the scale of assistance."
Ireland's Minister for Migration, Colm Brophy, said the government intends to end the contract currently accommodating around 16,000 Ukrainian refugees.
He stated: "They will have to leave, as we are terminating the contract. Timing is crucial. We have a clear direction and hope to complete this timeline within the next 12 months. The government must ultimately approve this decision."
According to United Nations data, approximately 6.8 million Ukrainians have left the country since late February 2022. The UN notes that certain regions have experienced sharp population declines, with young people emigrating while older residents mostly remain behind.
In August 2024, Vladimir Zelenskyy acknowledged that Ukraine's population outflow had reached record levels and announced the establishment of a new ministry dedicated to handling affairs of citizens who have already left the country.
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