Numărul rușilor stabiliți legal în Uniunea Europeană continuă să crească de la începutul războiului din Ucraina. Ce arată noile date Eurostat

The number of Russian citizens legally residing in the EU has increased by about 105,000 since the Ukraine invasion, reaching nearly 877,000 by the end of 2025. Germany and Spain host the largest communities, while some countries have seen declines. An analysis by Euronews shows that despite restrictive immigration policies, the number of Russian residents in the EU rose by 13.6% since 2021. The migration trend includes significant increases in southern Europe, while some countries like Latvia and the Czech Republic have experienced decreases. Many emigrants are young couples, often in tech or human rights fields, contributing to economic growth in host countries. Estimates of return rates to Russia vary, with many citing employment difficulties and residency issues as reasons for returning.