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Can Europe handle refugees from the Russia-Ukraine war? | Inside Story

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created a major humanitarian crisis in Eastern Europe.

The UN’s refugee agency believes at least 368,000 people have fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries, mostly to Poland.

Although Ukraine’s neighbours are welcoming the new arrivals, some people of African and Asian descent in Ukraine say they’ve been blocked from crossing the borders.

Can Europe handle the influx?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:
Maria Avdeeva – Head of Research, European Expert Association.

Joung-ah Ghedini-Williams – Head of Global Communications, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Ole Solvang – Director of Partnerships and Policy, Norwegian Refugee Council.

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