Daria Zhdanova
On June 14, a warm and intimate gathering of Ukrainian and Welsh poets and musicians took place at the cozy Caffi Soar in Merthyr Tydfil. Despite the limited capacity of the venue, the event fostered a palpable sense of genuine connection and mutual interest among attendees. The evening was expertly organized by Mike Jenkins and Olesia Miftahova.
In a recent meeting in Abergavenny, Catherine Fookes MP sat down with members of the Ukrainian community living in Monmouthshire to listen to their stories, learn about their current challenges, and discuss the uncertainty surrounding their future in the UK.
On June 3, the Senedd in Cardiff hosted an important public briefing titled “Last Check-In: The Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Hotels Silencing the Press”. The session brought together Members of the Senedd Mick Antoniw MS and Alun Davies MS, international journalists, and civil society representatives, including members of the Ukrainian community in Wales.
The Ukrainian community in Wales, supported by local residents, came together at St Grwst Church in Llanrwst for a remarkable fundraising event that raised £813 for Ukrainian humanitarian efforts. The money will be directed towards repairing a medical evacuation vehicle and purchasing first aid kits for those in need.
Cardiff Bay witnessed a moving display of solidarity on International Children’s Day as the local Ukrainian community and supporters gathered near the Roald Dahl monument to create a poignant memorial for Ukraine’s missing children. Despite facing extremely windy conditions, participants persevered to build a mountain of donated soft toys, each representing the thousands of Ukrainian children who have been forcibly separated from their families.
