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So far, the United Kingdom has granted 50 Ukrainian refugees visas

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The majority of refugees, cross the border into Poland. The Home Office has announced that fifty Ukrainians have been given visas under a scheme for refugees with family ties to the UK. It represents around 1% of the 5,535 persons who applied since the program began 48 hours ago. Minister for Europe James Cleverly said he didn't have exact figures but that the numbers will rise "quite fast." The Ukrainian envoy welcomed the British effort but insisted on the admission of the "maximum" number of persons. Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, said she was "doing everything possible" to expedite the issuance of the travel permits. The UK has continuously enlarged its visa offer to Ukrainian refugees, now include parents, grandparents, and siblings as well as "close relatives" and extending visas to three years. However, it has been criticized for being less liberal than the European Union's program, and France has accused the UK of a "lack o

Ukraine Conflict: Prime Minister Will Meet With Foreign Leaders To Discuss More Sanctions

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Boris Johnson will meet with the prime ministers of Canada and the Dutch in London as Western countries prepare to agree on new sanctions on Russia. The UK Parliament is also expected to enact laws aimed at oligarchs linked to Vladimir Putin. However, after it was discovered over the weekend that roughly 50 Ukrainians had been granted visas, the government's refugee policy is being questioned. As Russia's invasion of Ukraine proceeds, there are calls for stronger action. Officials claim Russian forces are targeting hospitals, nurseries, and schools in Ukrainian communities, and citizens have been caught in the crossfire. Officials claim Russian forces are targeting hospitals, nurseries, and schools in Ukrainian communities, and citizens have been caught in the crossfire. After two earlier attempts to evacuate civilians failed, Russia claims it will create humanitarian corridors in numerous regions today. Routes from Kyiv and Kharkiv to Belarus and Russia have been proposed. Mr