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submitted 17 hours ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Summary

Ukraine is struggling to reverse a severe population decline worsened by Russia’s invasion, with 6-10 million citizens still abroad.

To address this, the government created the Ministry of National Unity, prioritizing repatriation as part of a resilience plan.

However, security concerns, economic instability, and lack of services deter returns.

Ukraine faces an urgent labor shortage for post-war recovery, needing millions of workers by 2032, as prolonged displacement reduces the likelihood of return.

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[-] FourPacketsOfPeanuts@lemmy.world 23 points 17 hours ago

I guess that's the one clear advantage Ukraine has. Russia's expatriated intelligentsia and educated liberals ain't coming back..

[-] Tujio@lemmy.world 2 points 13 hours ago

*defenestrated

[-] pelya@lemmy.world 10 points 17 hours ago

Many of these people have an apartment or other property left in Ukraine. There's an incentive to return. And not everyone can learn a new language.

[-] Eezyville@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 hours ago

Where are you getting this data about what these refugees have left in Ukraine?

[-] pelya@lemmy.world 0 points 1 hour ago

From acquaintances and colleagues who left Ukraine in 2022.

this post was submitted on 24 Dec 2024
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