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Two Estonians crossed into Russia seeking asylum but were detained

Two Estonian citizens crossed a frozen lake into Russia this winter seeking asylum, but instead ended up in a detention center in the city of Pskov facing charges of illegally crossing the border, media reports said on May 6.

6 May, 05:56 PM

Fewer Ukrainians seeking asylum push Germany out of EU’s top spot

Germany received far fewer asylum applications in the first three months of 2026, including from Ukrainians, Deutsche Welle reported, citing a confidential European Commission report.

20 April, 07:58 PM

Norway tightens asylum rules for Ukrainian men ages 18 to 60

Male Ukrainian refugees ages 18 to 60 will no longer be eligible for collective protection and must apply for asylum individually, the Norwegian government said on March 27.

27 March, 10:04 PM

Netherlands to introduce three-year residence permits for Ukrainians in 2027

The Dutch government plans to issue three-year residence permits to Ukrainian refugees after European Union temporary protection expires in March 2027, Housing Minister Mona Keijzer said on Dec. 2.

3 December 2025, 03:14 AM

Germany plans to cut benefits for arriving Ukrainian refugees

Berlin is set to reduce monthly benefits for newly arrived Ukrainian refugees by about EUR100 ($117) per person, Reuters reported on Aug. 6, citing a bill drafted by the German government.

7 August 2025, 02:12 AM

Migrant deportations in the U.S.: Trump administration allowed judges to deny asylum without hearings

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump instructed immigration judges to swiftly deny asylum to migrants whose claims they believe “have no chance of success,” The New York Times reported on April 16.

17 April 2025, 10:32 AM

Trump administration pauses key immigration programs

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered a suspension of several programs that permitted immigrants to temporarily reside in the country, including a critical initiative for Ukrainians, The New York Times reported on Jan. 24.

25 January 2025, 10:57 AM

Bashar al-Assad given refuge in Moscow

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow and been granted asylum "out of humanitarian considerations", Russian propaganda agency TASS reported on Dec. 8, citing a Kremlin source.

9 December 2024, 08:41 AM

Norway to limit temporary protection for Ukrainians: Refuge will no longer be granted to residents of six oblasts

Norway will limit asylum for refugees from six Ukrainian oblasts deemed “safe.” Instead, individual assessments will be conducted to determine their need for protection.

16 November 2024, 05:25 PM

Poland to strengthen border controls, deny asylum amid migration crisis

Poland plans to temporarily deny asylum as part of a new policy aimed at minimizing illegal migration, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Oct. 12, according to Bloomberg.

12 October 2024, 07:30 PM

Dutch city struggles to house Ukrainian refugees

Utrecht, Netherlands, can no longer accommodate arriving Ukrainian refugees, Dutch Migration Minister Marjolein Faber said on Aug. 21.

22 August 2024, 10:07 PM

Lithuania worries about its burgeoning Russian diaspora

The influx of Russian activists and refugees from Ukraine and Belarus to Lithuania is causing concern to Lithuanians who have struggled to preserve their culture and language through Soviet occupation, the New York Times reported.

24 April 2024, 01:20 PM

Finland may ban asylum seekers entry from Russia

Finland is planning to enact temporary legislation that would enable its border authorities to block asylum seekers attempting to enter the country from Russia, Reuters reported on March 15.

15 March 2024, 08:25 PM

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