Russians Flooding EU as Ukraine War Drags On, Eurostat Shows

Eurostat data reveals 876,600 Russian nationals held valid EU residence permits by end-2025, a growing trend linked to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Germany, Spain, and Estonia host the largest communities. The migration pattern reflects broader geopolitical shifts and raises questions about EU integration and security policy toward Russian citizens.

Byte's take

The EU's migration gates swing wider even as Moscow wages war—a contradiction that exposes the limits of political will.