Conclusion

Abstract

The history of Ukrainian refugees at the end of the Second World War is interesting not only in and of itself but also for the larger issues it touches on. This study has attempted to demonstrate how Ukrainian refugees influenced the development of international refugee protection,and explore an aspect of Ukrainian history that was played out in the international arena. In doing so it looks at how the refugee question reflected the dynamics of the Grand Alliance and explores the nature of the Soviet Union by examining its policies towards refugees and repatriation.