Special visa schemes for Ukrainians
Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes.
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Has Ukraine turned the corner?
Ukraine - summary of developments in 2015 and 2016 (259 KB , PDF)
Fighting between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists has killed more than 9,000 people since April 2014 and injured more than 20,000. It has died down in recent months. Ukrainian President Poroshenko made a relatively upbeat speech at the start of 2016, saying that “Ukraine’s enemy” was “losing its willingness to continue its offensive.”
The situation could easily deteriorate, however, as it has done in the past, and Ukraine’s economy remains weak.
Some have suggested that a tacit deal might be possible between Russia and the West whereby Russian cooperation in Syria might coincide with compromises on Crimea and eastern Ukraine. This is not the UK government’s professed policy.
Ukraine - summary of developments in 2015 and 2016 (259 KB , PDF)
Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes.
The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25 second reading is scheduled for Friday 6 December 2024. This is a private members' bill.
The UK and EU have, since 2021, been negotiating a proposed agreement on Gibraltar’s relationship with the EU. This briefing provides background and an overview of the talks so far