Ukrainian return research, water damage and cereal-export constraints highlight how safety, housing and care determine lasting returns.
An IOM study published on 6 November found that nearly nine in ten displaced Ukrainians crossing from Poland intended to stay for no more than 30 days; 8% planned a stay exceeding a month.
Original source ↗UNICEF reported that attacks on water and sanitation rose from fewer than 45 in 2021 to over 135 in 2025. Its study covers January 2021–June 2026.
Original source ↗FAO’s 6 November update forecasts 2026 cereal production of 2.999 billion tonnes and 2026/27 trade of 507.7 million tonnes, down 3.3%. An 8.6% decline in wheat trade is the main driver.
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