The Crisis (displaced Ukrainian refugees)
Countries hosting the largest numbers of displaced Ukrainians are Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, which host the most within the EU.
Other countries with significant numbers include the United States and Canada, with Russia also hosting a large population, though with reports of forced displacement from certain regions.
Top Countries by Number of Displaced Ukrainians:
Germany: As of June 2025, Germany hosted the highest number of Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection in the EU, with over 1.1 million people.
Poland: Poland hosted the second-highest number, with nearly 1 million people under temporary protection by late June 2025.
Czech Republic: The Czech Republic is third in the EU, with over 378,000 people.
United States: The United States received almost 350,000 Ukrainian refugees.
Canada: Canada hosts nearly 100,000 Ukrainian refugees.
Russia: While some Ukrainians have moved to Russia, many of those forcibly transferred there, especially from eastern regions like Mariupol and Kharkiv, have been reported by human rights organizations.
Key Trends:
EU Focus:
The majority of displaced Ukrainians have sought refuge within the EU, with countries like Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic accepting the most beneficiaries of temporary protection.
Forced Transfers:
Reports suggest that some Ukrainian civilians have been forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian-occupied regions, particularly from eastern Ukraine.
Regional Hubs:
Many refugees initially entered neighboring countries such as Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova before moving further into other European nations.
Other countries with significant numbers include the United States and Canada, with Russia also hosting a large population, though with reports of forced displacement from certain regions.
Top Countries by Number of Displaced Ukrainians:
Germany: As of June 2025, Germany hosted the highest number of Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection in the EU, with over 1.1 million people.
Poland: Poland hosted the second-highest number, with nearly 1 million people under temporary protection by late June 2025.
Czech Republic: The Czech Republic is third in the EU, with over 378,000 people.
United States: The United States received almost 350,000 Ukrainian refugees.
Canada: Canada hosts nearly 100,000 Ukrainian refugees.
Russia: While some Ukrainians have moved to Russia, many of those forcibly transferred there, especially from eastern regions like Mariupol and Kharkiv, have been reported by human rights organizations.
Key Trends:
EU Focus:
The majority of displaced Ukrainians have sought refuge within the EU, with countries like Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic accepting the most beneficiaries of temporary protection.
Forced Transfers:
Reports suggest that some Ukrainian civilians have been forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian-occupied regions, particularly from eastern Ukraine.
Regional Hubs:
Many refugees initially entered neighboring countries such as Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova before moving further into other European nations.
