Romania Libera | Russia's victory will trigger Europe's biggest refugee exodus since World War II

As the report warns, if the conflict continues, millions of Ukrainians in Europe and other regions will be less willing to return home.

“In a disastrous scenario where Russia meets its annexation goals, Europe would face a humanitarian flood,” writes Paul Ames, adding that up to 20 million Ukrainians could flee to the West.

“The billions now being invested in Ukraine seem like a lot to taxpayers, but the cost involved in bolstering Western defenses otherwise will be much, much higher,” Paul Ames warned during Thursday’s launch.

The event was attended by 30 Ukrainian veterans, who received a one-minute standing ovation from the audience for their bravery.