Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine resulted in an exodus of nearly seven million of its citizens (one in six of the pre-war population). Most have temporarily settled in Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic.
The return and engagement of these ‘global Ukrainians’ in their country’s recovery and reconstruction is one of the key challenges facing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government. With the possibility of a peace settlement on the horizon, a key question is how can Kyiv, the EU and host countries create an enabling environment and incentives for people to return home.
This webinar draws from our latest publication, Ukraine’s fight for its people. The panel discusses key questions, including:
- How should we assess Ukraine’s policy of return and reintegration of Ukrainians to aid its recovery?
- What conditions must be met for the refugees to return and what kind of incentives could be put in place by Kyiv?
- How can the EU and its member states support recovery of Ukraine’s human capital? What is the best practice from the Czech Republic?
- How can Ukraine best engage with its diaspora?
