We revisit three families first interviewed in March after fleeing Ukraine to find safety in Spain, Portugal and France
. As these families prepare to spend their first Christmas in their new homes, they describe the range of emotions that come with beginning a new year without the loved ones who stayed, as well as what the reality of a new life feels like.For reasons as obvious as they are ineluctable, this Christmas will be different for Faig Budagov, his wife, Olga, daughter, Alisa, and his mother-in-law, Katerina.
The hospitality, tolerance and kindness people have shown us here in Spain has touched the depths of our soulsWhile they will always be grateful to Eduardo and his family, the Ukrainians moved to Segovia in late August as they missed the bustle and amenities of a big city. They had fallen in love with Segovia after visiting the city for the first time in April.
For the foreseeable future, Spain – which has hosted more than 155,000 Ukrainians so far – is home for the family; a home for which they are profoundly grateful. Ten months after Russia invaded, he is still struggling to come to terms with what has happened to his country and family.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘No one came out of there unchanged’: the Ukrainian soldiers who survived the siege of AzovstalThousands took shelter in the tunnels of the steelworks in Mariupol for more than two months as Russia bombarded it with missiles. It remains unclear how many are now in captivity
Read more »
Christmas travel fears amid road closures and flight delaysAussies planning a road trip in coming days are being warned to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time with traffic chaos expected.
Read more »
Freewheeling England are leading the march towards Total Cricket | Mark RamprakashSince Ben Stokes took over as captain, the Test side seem to have had all the answers, but there are difficult questions to come in 2023, believes Mark Ramprakash
Read more »
Alleged drug kingpin arrested in Melbourne after extradition from EuropeA man alleged to be one of world&x27;s biggest drug kingpins has been extradited to Melbourne in one of the "most high-profile arrests" ever made by Australian police.
Read more »
A local’s guide to Nuremberg, Germany: great glühwein at a traditional Christmas marketTour guide Claudia Radtke leads us around this atmospheric city, famed for its Christmas market, rich culture and centuries of history
Read more »
‘There is nothing on TV more disorientating’: the brilliant weirdness of the reality TV Christmas specialFrom festive insults to ropey charity singalongs – all clearly shot at the wrong time of year – seasonal specials from the likes of Towie are a comical joy. Hopefully their days aren’t numbered …
Read more »