Migration of Ukrainians to the European Union: Background and Key Issues

Abstract

Ukrainians form one of the largest groups of all third-country nationals living and working in the European Union. This chapter critically reflects on the “four waves” perspective on migration. It provides briefly the historical context and the necessary background on Ukrainians worldwide. It outlines the structure of this volume and the key issues discussed in the book, such as the continuous transformation of migration from Ukraine, the progress and silence in certain research areas, and the national differences in data availability.