Ukrainian Refugee Crisis under the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Influences, Reflections and Suggestions on Europe

Abstract

Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in March 2022, more and more Ukrainian refugees have left their homes and flocked to other countries. Because Europe is geographically adjacent to Ukraine, it has become the first choice for most refugees. This paper will present the current social background of the influx of Ukrainian refugees into Europe and comprehensively analyze European countries positive attitudes toward welcoming and accepting Ukrainian refugees and the series of significant changes due to challenges such as the occupation of employment opportunities in asylum countries. The paper also analyzes the process and reasons for the transition from solid support to reducing refugee policies financial and social welfare in asylum countries. Finally, some suggestions are provided for creating a lifeline to protect refugees with different needs and promoting political negotiations between Russia and Ukraine from two aspects: humanitarian assistance and political means to ease conflict.