Migrantophobia. Where the negative narratives about foreign workers in the media and social networks come from

Українською читайте тут. In 2026, there are far fewer labor migrants in Ukraine than before the full-scale war. Yet there are far more disputes and manipulations about an alleged “influx of foreigners” who, in reality, are not coming here. We examined what triggers these waves. On May 11, 2026, a petition was submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers demanding that the government “protect the national labor market” from migrants. It has already gathered ...