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Globally, tens of thousands of Ukrainians were overseas when Russia invaded. In addition, the United Nations says more than 3.8 million people have fled Ukraine since the war with Russia began.
65 days back, Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine in a bid to invade its territory. The war has often been dubbed as the biggest attack on a European country since World War 2.
Globally, tens of thousands of Ukrainians were overseas when Russia invaded. In addition, the United Nations says more than 3.8 million people have fled Ukraine since the war began.
While US Officials could not immediately say exactly how many Ukrainians were in the US On tourism or business visas when the war began, the Department of Homeland Security expects an estimated 75,000 Ukrainians to be eligible to apply for Temporary Protected Status, which will allow them to stay in the country for 18 months.
The US is also expanding efforts to help Ukrainian refugees elsewhere.
While in Brussels to meet with European allies last week, President Joe Biden said the US would admit up to 100,000 more Ukrainian refugees and provide $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to countries affected by Russia's invasion.
A Ukrainian soldier with his partner during the Russia-Ukraine war
Ukrainian woman hugs her pet dog during the war
Volunteers have launched a rescue operation for pet animals in Ukrain amid damages of war. Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine resumed on Friday, as another attempt to rescue civilians from the shattered and encircled city of Mariupol was thrown into jeopardy and Russia accused the Ukrainians of a cross-border helicopter attack on an oil depot.
Girl's beautiful smile captured amid Russia-Ukraine war
Volunteer hugs a rescued dog amid Russia-Ukraine war
A couple walking across the ravaged streets of Ukraine amid war with Russia
A Ukrainian kid feeds bird
Elderly people share food in Ukraine amid war
The Ukrainian government has allocated 119 billion hryvnias (about $4 billion) for the ministry, Shmyhal was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. "We are trying to provide maximum support for our fighters." The funds will be used to pay salaries to Ukrainian troops, and supply them with equipment, fuel, food, protective devices and weapons, Shmyhal said.