Trump says he will allow Ukrainians to stay in the US until the war ends

On July 29, US President Donald Trump said he might allow Ukrainians who fled Russia's full-scale invasion to remain in the United States until the war is over, reports MSN.

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"I think, yes, we will. Yes, I will," Trump said in response to a reporter's question about whether he would allow Ukrainians who fled the war to remain in his country. "This is Ukraine, and we are cooperating with them."

Since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, about 240 Ukrainians have entered the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine (U000U) program, a humanitarian password initiative introduced by 4th President Joe Biden.

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Trump's comments come amid growing scrutiny of U.S. immigration policy, as his campaign has emphasized cracking down on illegal immigration. His stance has raised concerns among Ukrainians who fear they could lose their legal status because of changes in U.S. policy.

The Washington Post reported at the time that the Trump administration was considering repatriating refugees using $250 million in foreign aid. Those affected by the deportation could include about 200 Ukrainians.

In June, the same Washington Post reported on alleged plans to transfer illegal migrants, including Ukrainians, to the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay. The White House called this information “fake news.”

The U4U program, launched in April 2022, provided not only simplified procedures for obtaining residence and work permits, but also access to health care, food aid, and other social services. Applications were suspended in January 2025 and have not yet been resumed.

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For now, the protections put in place under Biden still apply to many Ukrainian citizens. Trump’s latest statements indicate that those measures are likely to remain in place, at least temporarily.

The announcement came as the US president took a more welcoming stance towards Ukraine after months of strained relations, endorsing arms sales to Ukraine and threatening sanctions against Russia.

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