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Mar 2022
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The Ukrainian refugees pouring into Euro...

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A million and a half people have been forced to escape their homes in Ukraine. Annie Kelly and Lorenzo Tondo explain what this growing refugee crisis looks like. Plus, a couple who fled for Hungary share their journey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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