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UK criticised over Ukraine refugee scheme, says 500 visas issued so far

Ukranian baker Anastasia, 35 years old, cries as she talks about the war in her country, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, outside a youth hostel for refugees in Calais, France, March 8, 2022. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

The British government faced heavy criticism from all sides of parliament on Tuesday over its policy towards Ukrainian refugees after Immigration Minister Kevin Foster said Britain had so far issued 500 visas to those fleeing the Russian invasion.

Unlike European Union counterparts, Britain requires those seeking refuge from the fighting in Ukraine to have a valid visa upon arrival. It has announced two new visa routes since the Russian invasion but only one of those is currently operational.

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