Since the beginning of Russia's military attack on the territory of Ukraine, almost 875,000 Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes.. More than half (454 thousand. ) went to Poland, 116,000 to Hungary, 67,000 to Slovakia, 45,000 to Romania and 79,000 to non-EU Moldova. It is reported by the Ministry of the Interior.

The ministry said in a statement that the EU provides for granting citizens of Ukraine and residents of the country the right to live, work, receive medical care, housing and education immediately for up to one year, without having to go through lengthy asylum procedures..

At the same time, it is envisaged to extend this period for another two years if the war drags on and there is no possibility of the safe return of refugees home..

Citizens of Ukraine already have 90-day visa-free access to the EU, but this unprecedented change in EU law guarantees them status beyond that period..

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On Thursday, the advance team left the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague and headed to Ukraine to begin an investigation into possible war crimes..