A survey shows that about two-thirds of Ukrainians who evacuated to Japan following Russia's invasion of their country hope to stay for some time.

The Nippon Foundation has been providing financial support to Ukrainian evacuees in the form of travel and living expenses.

The organization solicited their views on the assistance provided so far, as well as life in Japan. It shared the responses from 260 of the evacuees at a news conference on Friday.

Asked whether they want to return to Ukraine, 65 percent of the respondents said they hope to stay in Japan for some time until the situation in Ukraine settles down.

Twenty-five percent said they want to make a decision, based on their circumstances in Japan, while 2 percent said they want to return home soon.

Asked about what areas of assistance is insufficient, 38 percent highlighted job opportunities and training, 26 percent cited Japanese language lessons, and 22 percent mentioned medical care.

Asked about uneasiness and troubles they face living in Japan, 26 percent said they sometimes have trouble sleeping, and 25 percent said they feel lonely.

Nataliia Muliavka, who came to Japan in March with her 6- and 3-year-old daughters, also took part in the news conference.

She said the children attend school and nursery, but they are having hard time as they do not speak Japanese and do not know anyone.
Nataliia hopes that she and her children will be able to make friends by communicating with others through gestures. She asked to be given more support.

The Nippon Foundation says it will double the number of people eligible for living expenses to 2,000 from current 1,000.