Ukrainians who fled the country and settled in Ottawa are reflecting on one year since Russia's invasion of their country.
Svitlana Maksiuta describes the year since Russia invaded her homeland of Ukraine as one of varying and conflicting emotions.
"At the same time, being grateful for where I am, who I am with, what I'm doing, and of course feeling sad that I had to leave my home." Maksiuta was on holiday away from home at the time of the invasion, which allowed her to safely flee. But that also means she never had the chance to go back home before coming to Canada.
She was able to send combat gear and first aid material, but couldn't send the clothing or the food. So the owner of Westgate Shopping Centre donated space for her.
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