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IOM Ukraine Response| Latvia - On the Way Back: Surveys with Ukrainian Nationals- 2023 Annual Report, Country Analysis

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Key Findings

  • Top countries of stay: Poland (31%), Russian Federation (20%), Germany (19%), and Czeck Republic (5%).
  • Intentions: 49% plan to stay in Ukraine (prospective returnees), 29% going for a short visit, 20% undecided, 2% preferred not to answer.
  • Top needs*: general information (83%), food supplies (11%), short-term accommodation (3%), financial support (3%), health services (1%), long-term accommodation (1%).
  • Assistance received*: financial support (91%), accommodation (67%), food supplies (60%), personal hygiene and sanitary supplies (30%), clothes & shoes (24%), transportation (21%).
  • Destinations in Ukraine: 86% to the same oblast of origin, 14% to a different oblast in Ukraine: Donetska (33%), Kyiv city (15%), Luhanska (12%).
  • Transport to Ukraine: minibus (41%), car (27%), foot (23%).
  • Travel mode: 68% alone and 32% in group.

*Multiple answers possible