Displacement Trends in Ukraine: Return Hope Meets Real Barriers

A new snapshot of displacement patterns shows a persistent wish to return home among Ukrainians and internally displaced people, yet a small share expect to do so in the near term. Roughly three-quarters of Ukrainian refugees and about four-fifths of IDPs express a desire to go back, while only around 12 percent in each group anticipate returning within the next three months. These figures come from data gathered by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and cited through regional media. The pattern repeats across different waves of displacement: the majority harbor the intention to return, but practical hurdles and ongoing safety concerns push plans far into the future or prevent them from coalescing at all. (UNHCR, current data)