Ukraine urges EU to reduce refugee aid as Kyiv pushes for return of citizens amid wartime challenges

Alex Graur

In a significant move by Ukrainian authorities, there is a call for European Union countries to cut back on aid to Ukrainian refugees, as Kyiv seeks to restrict consular services for Ukrainian men of conscription age living abroad. The strategy aims to encourage the return of citizens amid ongoing challenges domestically, as reported by Spanish newspaper El Pais . It's estimated that between 6 million and 10 million Ukrainians reside overseas, with Kyiv eager to see a fraction of them