Washington has welcomed 30,000 refugees from 70 countries in the last decade, including 16,000 from Ukraine in the last year






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*February 24, 2023
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Washington stands with Ukraine on anniversary of Russian invasion

One year has passed since Russia began its campaign to invade Ukraine, and the conflict remains ongoing. Refugees and Ukranian-Americans still anguish for their nation, and Ukranians fighting for liberty still rely on support from world citizens.

Over the last decade, more than 30,000 refugees from 70 countries have settled in Washington through the U.S. Refugee Admissions program. Since Russia?s illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014, Washington has become home to more Ukrainian refugees than any other state, according to?The Seattle Times [ [link removed] ].

In the last year alone, Washington has taken in 16,000 more Ukrainian refugees.

*Read the full story on Gov. Jay Inslee's Medium here. [ [link removed] ]*

Gov. Jay Inslee shakes hands with Oleg Pynda, executive director of Washington?s Ukranian Community Center.

Gov. Jay Inslee shakes hands with Oleg Pynda, executive director of Washington?s Ukranian Community Center. The center is a key link for newcomers, including the 16,000 Ukrainian immigrants new to Washington state.

Gov. Jay Inslee and First Spouse Trudi Inslee wear pins to express solidarity with Ukraine.

Gov. Jay Inslee and First Spouse Trudi Inslee wear pins to express solidarity with Ukraine. Last March, shortly after the Russian invasion began, the governor helped organize a flight to deliver 32 tons of medical supplies to Ukraine.

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