Putin has a history of forcing civilians to migrate during a conflict, part of a broader strategy to overwhelm other countries with new refugees and destabilize their economies.
Refugees from Ukraine arrive in Medyka, Poland, on April 4, 2022.
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Even once the war in Ukraine ends, the millions of people who fled from their homes might not be quick to return. The faster the war ends, the more likely it is they will go back.
Protesters demand rights and housing for refugees and migrants in Greece.
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Official policies at the international level and within host countries do not adequately address the challenges posed by forced displacement across the world