Ukraine’s Demographic Crisis Deepens | Belfast News

Ukraine’s population is collapsing under the weight of war and decades of low birth rates, with deaths now nearly triple births — a demographic catastrophe that could worsen depending on how the conflict ends. Millions of Ukrainians live abroad as refugees, many unwilling to return due to insecurity, housing shortages, and better opportunities overseas. Young people, in particular, are staying put, while the future of those already in the EU hangs in the balance as temporary protections expire. Meanwhile, Moldova faces a parallel crisis — aging, emigrating, and struggling to lure citizens back — as both nations grapple with the same haunting question: can they rebuild without their people? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3f0f6454ebccc78