For Katia, a Ukrainian living in France, mobilization in France is very important
“Glory to Ukraine, glory to our heroes”. An impressive yellow and blue sign in Ukrainian colors stands out from the crowd gathered at the Place de la République. Yellow glasses, blue jacket, Katia, 24, Ukrainian who lived in France for seven years came accompanied by her boyfriend Erica and their friends.
He first shared his concerns about his family in Ukraine. After days hiding in the basement, under incessant bombardment, her mother left Kiev on Thursday, heading west to Bilyaïvka, where part of her family is. “There, there haven’t been any bombings, but as everywhere in Ukraine, there are starting to have problems with food and electricity shortages.”said the young woman. “My father lives, he does not participate in the fight, but works in the ministry to advance negotiations”asserts Katia, who studied art history in France and now works in this environment.
For him, today’s mobilization was very important. “It is important that France massively shows its support for Ukraine, it is a means of pressure, so that my country is not destroyed”believe people who want a stronger mobilization of the French authorities: “France can do more, we have the means to influence more. »
“If we thought it wouldn’t happen here, we were wrong”, he continued. Erica, her friend, abounds: “In France, we think we are protected, it is a country with many rights, but all of them are fragile. »
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