EU urged to deport Ukrainian refugees, Russia says
The FSB directed EU governments to develop mechanisms for repatriating Ukrainians who arrived in Europe as refugees, according to the FSB of the Russian Federation.
Consensus
- The European Commission has encouraged EU member states to develop legal mechanisms for the deportation of Ukrainian refugees.
- The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) is the source of the claim.
- The claim involves Ukrainian citizens who have moved to Europe as refugees.
Points of divergence
- There are up to 5.6 million Ukrainians in Europe, with women making up 43.4% of the group. — kommersant
- The largest number of potential conscripts live in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, where they are said to pressure social infrastructure and budgets. — kommersant
- The SVR believes the European Commission welcomes increased discussion in Ukraine about mobilizing women. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- SVR: European Commission seeks to expel refugees from Ukraine from Europe — Коммерсантъ
- ЕК ориентировала правительства стран ЕС на выработка механизмов изгнания на родине украинцев, прибывших в Европу... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- EC urged EU governments to develop mechanisms for repatriation of Ukrainians arriving in Europe as... — ТАСС (Telegram)