People fleeing from Ukraine line up to board a bus after crossing the border in Vysne Nemecke, Slovakia.
Lyssna: EU grants temporary protection to refugees fleeing Ukraine
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The EU member states decided today to grant grant temporary protection and residency permits to refugees fleeing Ukraine, reports AP.
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According to the news wire, EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson said that millions more refugees were expected to move into the EU to seek shelter, employment and education for the young.
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She said that “the EU stands united to save lives.” Nearly a million people have already fled Ukraine.