Zelenskyy Warns That Tens of Millions of Ukrainians Could Flee and Head to Europe if Kyiv Loses the War

International Business Times ^ | October 16, 2026 | Demian Bio

[MinorityRepublican]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said up to 20 million people could flee the country and head to Europe if Russia wins the war.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Zelenskyy said "Russia is Killing" us and Ukrainians are being "pushed" out of the country.

So far, about four million Ukrainians live in countries part of the European Union under temporary protection status. There are currently just under 40 million people still living in Ukraine, so Zelenskyy's projection accounts for about half of the current population.

Ukraine is facing a dire situation at the moment, its energy grid being constantly attacked by Moscow as a new report claimed that that it has run out of Patriot missiles.

"Almost all the ballistic missiles from the last strike were not intercepted due to lack of the (interceptor) missiles," a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

Zelenskyy repeatedly warned that such a scenario would take place if Kyiv didn't get more supplies soon.

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TOPICS: Ukraine
KEYWORDS: putinstoogery; tds

[TTFX]

desperation

[BenLurkin]

That would be a good thing for Europe.

[MinorityRepublican]

From a neutral observer, you can sense that the Russians are gaining momentum in the war.

Zelensky should have negotiated in 2025 shortly after Trump's Second Inauguration.

[Dalberg-Acton]

Zelesnskyyyy posits that a Ukrainian immigrant would be a very bad thing.
Strange comment.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Five or six million already have: https://x.com/i/grok/

[gbs]

Why would they! They’re really Russians too, just by another name! So it’s BS!!

[Midwesterner53]

After Ukraine, look for Moldova to be next and then which ever country Putin sets his eyes on. Appeasement never works and it won’t work now. Donald Chamberlin Trump.

[cherry]

Good..fight off the muzzies.

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

One observes that this announcement was made in Brussels, Belgium, after Zelensky's visit to Britain.

There's been a lot of "fleeing from Ukraine" over these last years, and the buffets and champagne receptions have been wonderful. For at least one little man.

[Carry_Okie]

Zelenskyy Warns That Tens of Millions of Ukrainians Could Flee and Head to Europe if Kyiv Loses the War

I'd call that a good trade.

It beats the hell out of Muslims.

[TTFX]

Why would they! They’re really Russians too, just by another name! So it’s BS!!

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Once the war ends, bombs stop falling, so it’s safer for Ukranians to stay in Ukraine.

[House Atreides]

“ After Ukraine, look for Moldova to be next and then which ever country Putin sets his eyes on.”
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Ahh, the good old Domino Theory. Commie hoards sweeping from country to country. Sorry, NOBODY buys that anymore,

[catnipman]

MUCH better than tens of millions MORE muslims ...

[nonliberal]

That would improve current European bloodlines.

[fso301]

Zelenskyy Warns That Tens of Millions of Ukrainians Could Flee and Head to Europe if Kyiv Loses the War

The Euro muslims and Left don't want that.

[Jane Long]

They should’ve already done that ... they could help counterbalance all of the muzzies who’re taking over Europe.

[Allegra]

That would be a lot better than what Europe is being flooded with now. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Responsibility2nd]

Europe:

“Sorry Z Man. We’re full up with Muslim immigrants. Can’t help ya.”

[Flaming Conservative]

Bad for him only.