U.S. proposes relocating undocumented immigrants to Ukraine.
Title: America's Unexpected Deportee Decision: Ukraine's War-Torn Reality
Hey there! Let's dive into a hot topic, shall we? Recently, ol' Washington popped a question to Kyiv - they wanted Ukraine to accept deportees hailing from third countries. But, our buddies in Kyiv haven't responded yet. Here's the lowdown, courtesy of The Washington Post.
Donald Trump's administration kickstarted the year by giving Ukraine a tricky proposition: take an unspecified number of third-country residents deported from the U.S. Note that a state of war is brewing in Ukraine, air travel's grounded, and they'reiously counting on foreign aid.
So, has Ukraine said yay or nay? As of now, they've kept mum. A Ukrainian diplomat informed the American embassy that they've been more than willing to accept their own deported citizens, but now they're smack-dab in the middle of an "extra tough military sitch."
No high-level talks on this issue from the Ukrainian side yet. And hey, they haven't snagged any third-country citizens from the U.S., either.
Trump's plan? Deport up to a million illegals by 2025. He's reportedly urged several countries to take these deportees, with El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Rwanda, and Mexico responding positively.
Now, here's a fun fact you might find interesting: Ukraine's current predicament - ongoing war with Russia, a stack of operational challenges, and humanitarian crises - makes it practically impossible for them to consider this proposal seriously. That's according to some insider chatter from Ukrainian officials.
So there you have it! This is just another chapter in the rollercoaster of international relations. Keep an eye on this situation, folks, it's bound to get interesting!
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- The U.S. has proposed that Ukraine accept deportees from third countries, but Kyiv has yet to respond.
- A Ukrainian diplomat indicated that they are willing to accept their own deported citizens, but the current military situation has made it difficult to consider the proposal for deportees from other countries.
- The indeterminate number of third-country residents that the Trump administration wants Ukraine to accept has not been accepted by the Ukrainian government.
- Citing politics and general news, the ongoing war with Russia and operational challenges, along with humanitarian crises, have made it impractical for Ukraine to consider the proposal seriously.
