Italy prepares plan to take in 175,000 Ukrainian refugees - draft decree

A general view of the Arena Sports and Entertainment Hall which has been transformed into an accommodation facility for refugees fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Poznan, Poland March 18, 2022. Piotr Skornicki/Agencja Wyborcza.pl via REUTERS

ROME (Reuters) - Italy has drawn up plans to take in up to 175,000 Ukrainian refugees, a draft decree seen by Reuters said.

The plan is expected to be approved by the cabinet later on Friday.