The largest humanitarian organization has suspended aid: 57,000 Ukrainians will be left without NRC support.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is halting humanitarian aid in nearly 20 countries due to a funding stoppage from the United States. This marks the first such case in the 79-year history of the organization.

In Ukraine, NRC has stopped humanitarian aid for 57,000 people in frontline communities as of February. This leads to a challenging situation in winter, when people cannot heat their homes and obtain necessary goods, including food.

The organization is also forced to lay off humanitarian workers worldwide, including in Afghanistan, where they provide support for programs aimed at girls, women, and families.

Although the U.S. Secretary of State announced temporary exceptions for continuing life-saving programs, NRC cannot take advantage of this without the restoration of payments for work already performed. Currently, the organization has millions of dollars in unpaid payment requests to the U.S. government.

In 2024, the U.S. was among the largest donors to NRC, pledging $150 million in funding, which accounted for nearly 20% of the organization's total funds. Therefore, the cessation of funding from the U.S. will significantly impact the organization's ability to provide assistance.

It should be noted that the Netherlands government has announced a new strategy regarding Ukrainian refugees, allowing them to obtain residency permits after 2026 if they work and pay taxes.

The European Union is also considering reviewing the 1951 Refugee Convention, which could lead to changes in migration policy.

Reports indicate that Ukrainian refugees are moving from Poland to Germany due to higher wages and better living conditions.

The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has signed an amendment to the law to extend the protection of Ukrainian refugees in the country.