On Saturday, protests in favour of Ukraine were staged in numerous locations across Europe and Canada, including Halifax, as Russia’s war continues.
Numerous Ukrainians gathered in the city’s Peace and Friendship Park to appeal for further aid and to keep spreading the word about the situation at home.
Tetiana Yaremchuk, a Mariupol resident, claimed to have moved out six months ago.
Yaremchuk claimed that although her parents are still living at home, the area she is from has been completely ruined.
Starting a new life from scratch wasn’t simple, according to Yaremchuk. But we gave it our best shot.
She has lived in Halifax for four months with her husband and 11-year-old kid.
“We’re thrilled to be here. With tears in her eyes, she remarked during the event, “We are glad to escape.
Despite having seen the destruction firsthand, Yaremchuk claimed it took her some time to comprehend what was happening.
“I could see it with my own two eyes, but my mind did not accept it.
It seemed impossible to think that they were doing it in the twenty-first century.
She claimed her youngster was significantly impacted. Thank God we are here since it was so difficult for him to overcome everything.
Yaremchuk expressed her gratitude to Canada for hosting her and other refugees and for continuing to help Ukraine. Not everyone, she added, is as fortunate to have managed to flee.
She said her people are in need.
Yaremchuk said, “We want the entire world to listen to Ukraine and just understand it’s not simple to be there.
“I saw all Ukrainian cities being bombarded every single day,” she claimed. “Many people still pass away. Is it typical? Is it typical in the twenty-first century?
Since the start of the war, Ukraine celebrated its first Defenders Day on Friday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised victory over Russia as the country paid a terrible price with Russian air strikes intensified this week.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress’ Nova Scotia branch’s acting president, Lyubov Zhyznomirska, was also present at the rally in Halifax on Saturday.
“Unfortunately, there are still a lot of individuals there, so I urge everyone with authority or the ability to make a difference to do so. Do it right away, Zhyznomirska said.
“It’s important to show solidarity, but also it’s important to seek that political support to continue to remind about the visibility of the war.
For as long as it takes, the women pledged to stand in solidarity with their community and country. — with files from Ashley Field.
Ukrainians in Halifax ask for additional assistance, saying, “We want the world to listen.”
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