Friday an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Saskatchewan’s Premier to help bring a total of five humanitarian flights and more than 1,000 Ukraine citizens from Warsaw in Poland to Saskatchewan.

The MOU is a pledge by the Government of Saskatchewan and two international humanitarian organizations: Solidaire and Open Arms.

The five flights include the two that already landed in Regina, one on July 4 and the other this past Wednesday.

Premier Scott Moe says, “This is an important and meaningful step toward providing a safe refuge for people dealing with unimaginable situations.”

Open Arms’ Air Corridor Coordinator, Francisco Gentico said. “The support in place for Ukrainians when they arrive in Saskatchewan has far exceeded our expectations, and we know that the community will continue to help Ukrainians settle here as quickly and easily as possible.”

The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian army has forced millions of Ukrainian people to flee their country in search of safety. More than 1,500 displaced Ukrainians have arrived in Saskatchewan since the conflict began.

Information about programs and services is available to Ukrainian newcomers on an ongoing basis by calling 1-833-613-0485 (toll free), by email at ukrainesupport@gov.sk.ca or by accessing online resources at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/saskatchewan-supports-ukraine.