The head of the United Nations refugee agency says the international community must continue supporting Ukrainians displaced by Russia's invasion.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi was speaking to NHK on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv.
Russia's invasion is set to hit the two-year mark in February.
The UNHCR estimates that about 10 million people, or about a quarter of Ukraine's population, have fled their homes as of January.
About 6.3 million have escaped abroad, and some 3.7 million have sought refuge within the country.
Grandi said the agency has seen no major movement of people returning to their homes. And he called for support so that Ukrainians can find jobs and rebuild their homes.
The UNHCR says it has helped repair more than 27,500 houses in Ukraine. Still, Grandi said Russia continues to destroy other buildings.
He also expressed concern about people losing interest in Ukraine due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Grandi acknowledged that a number of global crises are putting a strain on the international community's ability to provide Ukraine with humanitarian aid.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi was speaking to NHK on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv.
Russia's invasion is set to hit the two-year mark in February.
The UNHCR estimates that about 10 million people, or about a quarter of Ukraine's population, have fled their homes as of January.
About 6.3 million have escaped abroad, and some 3.7 million have sought refuge within the country.
Grandi said the agency has seen no major movement of people returning to their homes. And he called for support so that Ukrainians can find jobs and rebuild their homes.
The UNHCR says it has helped repair more than 27,500 houses in Ukraine. Still, Grandi said Russia continues to destroy other buildings.
He also expressed concern about people losing interest in Ukraine due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Grandi acknowledged that a number of global crises are putting a strain on the international community's ability to provide Ukraine with humanitarian aid.
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Summary
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urges continued international support for displaced Ukrainians due to Russia's invasion. As of January, an estimated 10 million people, or about a quarter of Ukraine's population, have been displaced, with approximately 6.3 million seeking refuge
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240127_05/
Date: Jan. 27, 2024
Created: 2024/01/28 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 18:25
Last Read: 2024/01/28 19:54