The looming prospect of a winter without Russian gas is injecting fresh urgency into efforts to help Ukrainians displaced by fighting in the east of the country. But officials warn that weaknesses in Ukraine’s social security system and crisis-response mechanism are undermining support for the displaced.
The European Commission has in the past fortnight increased, to €7.5 million, its funding to meet the basic needs of displaced Ukrainians, with the focus on preparing refuges – such as churches and gyms – for the winter. The decision to boost the budget by €5m reflects the fear that, despite a tentative ceasefire, the …read more
Source: European Voice
