Great Britain has made it easier for Ukrainian citizens to join their relatives in Britain because of the war in Ukraine.
This was reported by "Evropeiska Pravda" with reference to The Guardian.
The British Home Office reported it had increased the number of visa appointments from 500 to 6,000 a week and extended the period of time people will be allowed to stay in the UK from one to three years. Officials said it was too early to estimate how many people would apply.
The British have promised that a helpline for Ukrainians without family ties in the UK will soon be opened, which will allow communities, local authorities, and other sponsors to support those in need to come to the UK. Details of this scheme are still being worked out.
The British Red Cross welcomed the announcement of family visas but called on the government to allow Ukrainians to travel to Britain without a visa, "according to the EU approach", adding that "it is important that people without families in the UK could get here safely. "
It should be reminded that on March 3, members of the Council of the European Union activated the Directive on temporary protection for citizens and residents of Ukraine fleeing the war with Russia.
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