Trump: Ukrainian Refugees Can Stay in the U.S. Until the End of the War
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Kyiv Autonomous via Mehr News Agency, US president Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian refugees could remain in the United States until the Ukraine-Russia war ends.
In response to whether Ukrainians who sought refuge from the war in America would be allowed to stay,Trump said: “I think we will do that. Yes, I will do it. Many people have come from Ukraine to America, and we will work with them.”
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, approximately 240,000 Ukrainians have entered the US under the “Uniting for ukraine” program-a scheme introduced and implemented during Joe Biden’s presidency.
Trump’s remarks come amid intensified scrutiny of US immigration policies and his management’s strong stance against illegal immigration. His position raised concerns among Ukrainian nationals residing in America.
The Washington Post reported in June on alleged plans by Washington to transfer undocumented migrants-including Ukrainians-to a military detention center at Guantanamo Bay; an assertion promptly denied by the White House.
The Uniting for Ukraine program launched in April 2022 grants not only residency and work permits but also access to health insurance, food assistance, and other social services for Ukrainians. The application process under this program was suspended as of January 2025 and has yet to reopen.
Though, protections initiated during Biden’s administration remain active for ukrainians, and Trump’s recent statements suggest these benefits may continue at least until the conflict concludes.
Recently, Trump set a new deadline for Russia.Warning president Vladimir Putin that within ten days he must reach a peace agreement with Ukraine or face increased tariffs on Moscow and its trading partners.
