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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Raf Casert

EU warns of 'solidarity fatigue' despite warm welcome for millions of Ukraine refugees

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Despite the warm welcome given millions of Ukraine refugees in the European Union since the Russian invasion, EU officials said Tuesday there are some fears of wavering support caused by a slowing economy that especially affects poor families and the creeping influence of Russian propaganda.

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson stressed that support for the 4 million Ukraine refugees being cared for in the bloc is steadfast, but a special report said "what we might call ‘solidarity fatigue’ is beginning to set in in some member states.”

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