Commentary: Is Europe ready to handle Ukraine’s growing refugee crisis?
by Hanne Beirens, Los Angeles Times
Mar 10, 2022
3 minutes
BRUSSELS — Since Russia’s invasion, more than 2 million people have fled Ukraine. An additional 4 million might not be far behind in what’s shaping up as Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II.
But is Europe ready to handle it?
The European Union and member states have shown a massive outpouring of support. Countries bordering Ukraine, including Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania have rapidly erected reception centers, where tired and bedraggled arrivals are being warmly greeted with offers of food, clothing and shelter. Poland is also
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