Ukraine and Impacted Countries - Four Year Report (MGR65002)

Countries: Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Foreword Four years have passed since the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict triggered one of the largest humanitarian responses in Europe in decades. Across Ukraine and 45 countries, the IFRC network has delivered more than 25 million humanitarian services to people affected by the conflict, supported by 140,000 volunteers operating through more than 7,000 Red Cross branches, and CHF 2.5 billion mobilised through the collective solidarity of individuals, governments, and corporate partners. The scale of these figures reflects the depth of need that has persisted throughout this period. By late 2025, 3.7 million people remained displaced inside Ukraine, and available data indicate that 2025 was the most difficult year for civilians since the escalation began, with casualties rising sharply compared to the previous year. Attacks on energy infrastructure have left families without reliable heating or electricity for extended periods, while repeated strikes on health facilities have degraded access to essential services, including mental health care, for millions of people. Communities along the frontline continue to bear a heavy burden, and the cumulative psychological toll of years of conflict, displacement, and uncertainty has created a scale of need that shows no sign of subsiding. Across the impacted countries, many people who have fled Ukraine are making progress in rebuilding their lives. Yet significant barriers to employment, housing, education, and healthcare persist, and vulnerable groups, including older people, single-headed households, and people living with disab...

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