US on course to welcome 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing war this summer

At least 71,000 Ukrainians have entered US since March, in line with Biden's pledge to admit 100,000

At least 71,000 Ukrainians have entered the US since March, with Joe Biden's pledge to welcome 100,000 people fleeing the Russian invasion on track to be met over the summer.

So far, more than 15,000 Ukrainians have entered the country after being approved for sponsorship through the Uniting for Ukraine program, according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data reported by NBC. Another 23,000 people have been approved but not yet made the journey; travel arrangements are down to the Ukrainians or their sponsors.