More Ukrainians are choosing to emigrate due to fears about the upcoming winter. The question is whether Poland will only be a transit point for them. Ukrainians are moving to Germany, Denmark, Norway, and other countries that offer housing, assistance in finding work, language courses, and social benefits sufficient for self-sufficiency
- said Yuriy Grygorenko, chief analyst of the international employment agency Gremi Personal, as cited in a statement. "Is Poland chosen just out of habit? It seems so, but we see that slowly, this is beginning to change" - he added.
Ukrainians Are Increasingly Seeking Shelter in Other Countries: Here’s Why
Grygorenko pointed out that Ukrainians are more frequently seeking refuge outside of Poland. The reasons include "tightening migration regulations and employment laws for foreigners, reduced support for Ukrainian refugees, and, most critically, worsening societal attitudes," he explained.
War in Ukraine: The Upcoming Winter Will Be the Biggest Challenge for the Energy Sector
The International Energy Agency (IEA) issued a warning that the coming winter will pose the greatest challenge to Ukraine's energy sector since the beginning of the Russian invasion. Attacks in 2024 have resulted in damage to three times as many energy blocks compared to the winter of 2022-2023.
Ukraine joined the IEA in July 2022. So far, European Union aid has offset the power loss due to the closure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, currently under Russian control, which typically covers about 12 percent of Ukraine's winter energy needs. The EU’s goal is to cover 25 percent of Ukraine’s winter demand. The EU is also assisting in the repair of Ukraine’s electrical infrastructure.
