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UK-based Ukrainians react to Russia's invasion

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UK-based Ukrainians react to Russia’s invasion

Ukrainian natives based in the UK have spoken out about the horrific attacks imposed on their home country from Russia.

Chrystyna Chymera-Holloway - who is based in London - and Viacheslav Semeniuk - now based in Leeds - both have family still living in the country, and have shared their opinions on Vladimir Putin’s Russian invasion.

On Thursday, 24 February, Chrystyna said: “It’s absolutely devastating to wake up to that news.

“I’ve been in tears all morning.”

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