Germany warns that cutting US aid could lead to a migrant crisis in Ukraine
Germany warns that insufficient US support for Ukraine alongside heightened hostilities may lead to a new migration crisis in the EU.. source:TROIB RTS
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The EU must implement a bloc-wide distribution mechanism to manage a potential influx of Ukrainian migrants, according to Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.
Faeser warned that diminished U.S. support for Ukraine could lead to a new wave of Ukrainian refugees entering the EU, urging the bloc to prepare for this eventuality.
Addressing reporters on Wednesday, Faeser noted Germany's ongoing commitment to support both Kiev and the many asylum seekers who arrived following the conflict that began in 2022. However, she emphasized that the EU could encounter a similar crisis once again.
“If [Russian President Vladimir] Putin escalates this war further, and American support is withdrawn in the future, leading to a larger refugee movement, it is clear to us that we need a binding mechanism for the fair distribution of Ukrainian refugees across the EU,” Faeser stated.
The minister called for “a mandatory and binding distribution” of responsibilities, pointing out that so far, the burden has largely fallen on Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
“That must change if there is a larger wave of refugees,” she said. When questioned about the efficacy of the EU-wide migration distribution mechanism, given previous failures, Faeser remained hopeful.
“I believe it can work because the EU feels very committed to Ukraine,” she remarked. “I am confident that if there were a new wave of refugees due to a possible withdrawal of American aid, there would also be support from other EU countries.”
Approximately 4.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in EU nations. Germany has taken in 1.2 million Ukrainian refugees, representing 26.9% of the EU’s total. Poland and the Czech Republic have also significantly contributed, with around 990,000 and 388,000 asylum seekers, respectively.
Germany has reportedly spent about €8 billion to support Ukrainian asylum seekers since 2022, as indicated by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Recent U.S. developments include a suspension of military aid to Ukraine, following a public disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The U.S. President accused his Ukrainian counterpart of ingratitude and a reluctance to pursue peace with Russia.
This shift in U.S. policy has raised concerns in the EU regarding Kiev’s ability to defend against renewed Russian attacks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that should the U.S. halt its military aid to Ukraine entirely, it would “probably be the best contribution to the cause of peace.”
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
Faeser warned that diminished U.S. support for Ukraine could lead to a new wave of Ukrainian refugees entering the EU, urging the bloc to prepare for this eventuality.
Addressing reporters on Wednesday, Faeser noted Germany's ongoing commitment to support both Kiev and the many asylum seekers who arrived following the conflict that began in 2022. However, she emphasized that the EU could encounter a similar crisis once again.
“If [Russian President Vladimir] Putin escalates this war further, and American support is withdrawn in the future, leading to a larger refugee movement, it is clear to us that we need a binding mechanism for the fair distribution of Ukrainian refugees across the EU,” Faeser stated.
The minister called for “a mandatory and binding distribution” of responsibilities, pointing out that so far, the burden has largely fallen on Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
“That must change if there is a larger wave of refugees,” she said. When questioned about the efficacy of the EU-wide migration distribution mechanism, given previous failures, Faeser remained hopeful.
“I believe it can work because the EU feels very committed to Ukraine,” she remarked. “I am confident that if there were a new wave of refugees due to a possible withdrawal of American aid, there would also be support from other EU countries.”
Approximately 4.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in EU nations. Germany has taken in 1.2 million Ukrainian refugees, representing 26.9% of the EU’s total. Poland and the Czech Republic have also significantly contributed, with around 990,000 and 388,000 asylum seekers, respectively.
Germany has reportedly spent about €8 billion to support Ukrainian asylum seekers since 2022, as indicated by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Recent U.S. developments include a suspension of military aid to Ukraine, following a public disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The U.S. President accused his Ukrainian counterpart of ingratitude and a reluctance to pursue peace with Russia.
This shift in U.S. policy has raised concerns in the EU regarding Kiev’s ability to defend against renewed Russian attacks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that should the U.S. halt its military aid to Ukraine entirely, it would “probably be the best contribution to the cause of peace.”
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
