Irbnb’s chief executive said the company was working with its hosts to house up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine free of charge.
Brian Chesky announced the move in a series of tweets on Monday morning.
He wrote: “Airbnb and Airbnb.org work with our hosts to provide free accommodation for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
“We need help to achieve this goal. The biggest need we have is to have more people who can offer their accommodation in neighboring countries, especially Poland, Germany, Hungary and Romania. If you can host a refugee, go here: airbnb.org/get-involved.
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He added: “All stays are free for refugees, funded by Airbnb, Airbnb.org donors and thanks to the generosity of the Hosts.
According to the United Nations, more than 500,000 refugees have fled Ukraine since Vladimir Putin launched his attack last week.
The line of vehicles at the Polish-Ukrainian border stretched nearly 15km on Sunday, and those fleeing had to endure long waits in freezing temperatures overnight.
More than 100,000 people have entered Poland, according to Polish officials. According to Hungarian officials, an additional 66,000 refugees entered Hungary, including more than 23,000 on Saturday alone.
Speaking on Monday morning, Ben Wallace said he had “no doubt” the UK would do more to help Ukrainian refugees.
The Defense Secretary told BBC Radio 4’s Today program that the UK had a “very generous” record of helping those in need.
“I think what I would say is, you know, our record so far, both with the Afghans and (the) Arap program, and indeed with the Hong Kong nationals who were experiencing the persecution , has actually been very generous,” he said.
“So there is no reason to doubt that we will not continue on this path.”
He added that it is not yet clear whether the European Union’s approach will be to support refugees at the border, in the hope that they will soon be able to return to Ukraine, but discussions are continuing.
Pope Francis on Sunday made an impassioned call for humanitarian corridors to help refugees leave Ukraine and said those who wage war should not be deceived into thinking God is on their side.
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