The people forced to flee Putin's war in Ukraine: ‘I’m pregnant, I left my husband behind’
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- Опубліковано 3 бер 2022
- Otaci is a Moldovan border town, on the opposite side of the Dniester river lies the Ukrainian city of Mohyliv-Podilskyi. As refugees from Vladimir Putin's Ukraine war spill over the bridge that links the two, local people are rallying together to provide them with warm food, shelter, internet and free onward travel in cars and taxis.
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Since Putin's invasion of Ukraine started on 24 February, more than 1 million people have already fled across the closest borders. The conflict could see the “largest refugee crisis this century”, the UN refugee agency has warned, with up to 4 million people fleeing the country in the coming weeks and months. So far, more than 98,000 refugees have entered Moldova, Europe's poorest country
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These kind people are making a huge difference to these poor people, sending love to you all.
moldova may be the poorest european country but moldovan people are rich in hearts.
Yes they are.
Bless the people of Moldova, Poland, Germany for all the kindness and for receiving the Ukrainian people fleeing from war, I now have a different perspective of the people of those countries so much admiration and respect.
and block another war refuges...because they are not european, nice...thanks european for racist
@@hadisaputra562 it’s like Ukrainians are on their own continent or something
@@adradaadrad326 So...human from other continent is diferent.? later we will see how midle east people treat european refugess, its already hapen when ww2 they treat like human and now european feels like more human then other continent people lol
@Angela Bronckhurst So you think they better freezing because lack of oil and gas and jump into new problem inside their internal country, for suporting comedian president that even didnt thinking about his people itself, cause his ego to join NATO and make Nato fght with Rusian Shameless president
@@hadisaputra562 Even the other arab nations arent offering their own kind a place for refuge, in spite of being "brothers in faith".
To put it short, we dont want middle eastern or african immigrant in our country because there are huge culturally and religiously differences.
Or would you be willing to give several millions of Chinese refuge?
We are the poorest country in Europe and so far we’ve given the most help to our Ukrainian neighbors, by far. I’m proud of us and I hope that people will show the same kindness to both us and Ukrainians abroad. ❤️
My warmest thanks to Poland and all helping the refugee's, my heart and prayers are with all (as inside Ukraïne). I offerred to accommodate Ukraïnians, but were notified: I can't, our country has too many troubles as it is. So, I pray for all.....(I am from South Africa)
Poland did accepted over 2 million refugees...
I really really hope Europe will help you and Ucraina also. Greetings from Spain💕
Ukraine will prevail! ✌️🇪🇺🇫🇷♥️♥️♥️🇲🇩🇲🇩🇲🇩🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Love you from France
our ancestors had it worse, relax
Moldovan people, thank you for all your kindness and support towards Ukrainians...💙💛
they have to fight later too, the Russians will not stop before they facing off with NATO at the Romanian border
@@Arltratlo You really think Russia will invade a NATO member?
@@herekitty791 Moldova is not yet a NATO state.
thank you Russian and Putin to help Donbass and Lugansk
@@annabelle4906 get your 15 rubbles, and get lost!
Seeing people caring about one and other is the most precious thing
Not the black people stuck there tho. Not the black women with THEIR babies.
@꧁Sindano Negongo꧂ What on earth is an African doing there in the first place? Why aren`t they in their natural habitat of Africa?
@@accountformelyknownasarsen3072 where are you from?
@꧁Sindano Negongo꧂ So all these Africans in Europe are students, are they? Yeah, right.
@@accountformelyknownasarsen3072 always one POS
You are really questioning why they are there not why they aren't being allowed to leave?!
You really are a rat kiddo and why aren't you in your natural habitat of the sewer m8?
That doctor was amazing! They were all amazing. So calm, so grateful, no pushing, shoving or hysterics and no ‘me victim ‘ mentality. 🙏
People helping people in need without anything in return are the unknown heros in every struggle
Thankyou for helping the people of Ukraine! You are All Amazing x
@Acid Trip yeah
Watching that doctor put her kids in the car of a kind stranger and then head back into the warzone was courageous.
May this war end right now, as a Russian I mean it.
Tell Russians what is really happening, many Russians I have spoken to believe Putin is liberating the Ukraine from Natsis?
Путин убивает мирных жителей
If you are Russian, you should be aware not only about the fact that Ukraine is under attack, but also the Russia. What i mean by this is that actions towards Ukraine will destroy Russia we all knew. You will struggle economicly even more then you are already doing.
Putin is literally destroying Russia. You guys wasted 30 years of economic development and the very first thing you are known for - your army - is now being embarassed. Think about this. Second/Third "strongest" army in the world, and you can't conqueoror simple, small Ukraine? Regardless of the outcome of the war, Russia no longer will be seen as a military super power, especially if the period of war extends to like year or so
thank you for opening our eyes, we knew it even without you, we are the same hostages of the situation and we are for peace.
@@user-uw4hs6fd5v You are not hostages. You are 140 million against 1 lunatic. You allowed him to stay in power for 20 years.
@@dindi6986 Putin is (more successfully) playing from the same book as Trump did. Play on nostalgia for a golden age of power and respect, throw your weight around and pump out a steady stream of bluster and rhetoric to cover up incompetence and keep a relatively small base of devotees and cronies supporting you. It works.
this is so heart-warming, watching neighbours helping each other
Humanity at its best, I myself have two friends one from Ukraine and the other from Russia, they were friends before I became their friend, they both are simply absolutely amazing people. Can't believe its 21st century and still countries are at war. In all of this ordinary people like us are suffering. Bless those who are helping without thinking anything in returnn. 🙏🏼
Thanks putin because you're learning the true face of Europeans
No it isn't hahahahaha
Turning away black and Indian students at the border isn't humanity at its best
Or the news media only covering this specifically as they are deserving to be called victims and aid
Where as the up to a million starving kids aren't important, seen as victims or even worth talking about TOO
White, blue eyes and like us, not my words,a ukranian dude said it in an interview, and don't even get me started on the American news reported that said "they are just like us, they have Instagram and watch Netflix"
All starting to make sense now why some conflicts and humanitarian efforts are selected and others are ignored
@@ElliHarper Bruh they are student who come to Ukraine for higher studies not refugee .
This is absolutely not the only war in the 21st century. I hope you know that. You wrote the comment as if you don’t.
"Can't believe its 21st century and still countries are at war".
Hilarious.
Those 20 seconds with the mother being strong as she says goodbye to her kids, to cross the bridge back to Ukraine as the sirens blare aloud.. incredibly powerful imagery.
Power to the people of Moldova. Thank the heavens they like a few other nations are being fast tracked into the EU proper.
You know more than I do apparently...
Havent really heard anything like that gaining real traction even for ukraine...
I couldn’t stop crying as she was smiling sending off her kids & going back …such a brave woman 🙏🏻 I’m proud to have Ukranian & Romanian blood ….and I’m eternally grateful to everyone helping Ukraine 🇺🇦 & Ukranians …all I can do is pray …I’m trying to cry less and pray more but it’s hard ….entire dad’s side family lives in Kyiv …they are safe for now but I’m scared
Thank you for helping us! When one side shows disgusting cruelty and sadistic destruction, the other side chooses to help and restore faith in Humanity. Thank you Moldovans! (And all the other countries helping💛💙)
Thank you Moldova for your amazing generosity towards Ukrainian refugees.
I feel bad for all the innocent people that are suffering from war all around the world😢
Most of the people commenting here only feel compassion for certain people and victims of certain wars they are very selective with their sympathy ,do the commenters feel the same compassion for victims of the West's illegal wars or the suffering of kids in Palestine ? ,it seems they only care when one of our designated enemies is involved and then they come on with the hand wringing and crocodile tears ,it's all so phoney ,this isn't a knock against the people in Ukraine who are suffering but a condemnation of the phonies who only feel sorry for certain victims and couldn't care less about other victims of the Wars we create .
I wish I could do more.
I‘m from Germany and I want everyone who must leave Ukraine to know that they‘re all welcome here♥️☮️
What you can do Laura is get out in the streets and peacefully protest against Putin. Petition your government to do more. And be ready to pay more for energy.
@@rciobanu People are already here in Ireland.
Gasoline prices have also gone up high and will continue to do so for a while I think.
I bought a motorbike to travel cheaper.
@@nova8747 it will not get better any time soon.
@@rciobanu Nope, it wont.
Thank you, people of Moldova ❤️🇲🇩
This is my hometown. So proud of my compatriots!
These poor people, they don’t deserve this… I hope everyone gets the help they need and deserve.
Heart breaking😥
Did the Syrian people deserve what they got? Or the Iraqis?
@@amazoniablue7572 deserves got nothing to do with it
@@amazoniablue7572 US wars caused way less refugees in 10 years than Russian war did in one week. Only very minimal civilian casualties were found in US military operations. Also Middle-east is not in Europe
The poorest country financially, but more wealthy than Russian Oligarchs in spirit and kindness.
Humanity can be incredible, people are amazing. Politicians ruin the world for all of us.
I spent a couple days in your country three years ago. I had a wonderful time and your people were very nice and open. Thank you for helping your neighbors in times of need, you embody the European idea! Love from Germany
Beautiful comment keep spreading that love my dear ❤
the people need it more then ever lot's of love from UK ❤🇬🇧🇬🇧
@Chief10 Beers 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 letterless. Completely letterless.
Poland welcomes all our Brothers and Sisters! You will feel safe here ♡🇵🇱
Peace and civilization must prevail over madness and destruction.
Moldova, Europe's poorest country opens its doors to provide safely, food, connection and comfort to Ukrainian refugees fleeing Putin's zombie attack.
Watch and learn the depth of the traditions of hospitality.
May all people soon meet with full, open, clear, and strong hearts to live, love, and create with joy
Together, in peace, forever.
Bless Moldova
Bless Ukraine
Bless Russia
Be gone Putin (and all who wrecklessly exercise power against sovereignty of the people)
слава народу!
Thanks to every single person that has given fleeing Ukrainian sanctuary in their own homes. Massive respect to you all.👏👏
@@bordersbhoy5284 let’s pray Russia and you get what you rightfully deserve in the very near future
they didn't do the same when they invaded iraq illegally...
@@abdallahguerroudj9955 they aren't seen as victims that's why m8
When they are just as much victims
i feel helpless in this whole situation, praying for the people & country of Ukraine is all I feel I can do
🙏
In the face of war, you really find out the characters of people. I am in awe.
Скажите кто-то этой женщине в белой куртке что она герой! Вернулась чтобы помогать другим ! ❤️
жалко её. отправила детей хоть.
Crisis actors
Hope this war will end soon and your husband will return to you safely. I pray. I 🙏
Pray she will return safely as well... she went back into Ukraine.
I feel so helpless, tears watching this. What have we become 😭😥🥺🥺
“How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers!”
- Mat 24:19 (NIV)
@@joshiated8597 please stop
Hopefully you can find some where to donate everyday essentials to help the people
@@loafollower9590 I wish our government set something like that up ( I'm in UK) I mean I don't have millions to give but I'd share half of my milk and bread if I could 🥺
@@yournextbruv7250 It's very easy. Look up the Red Cross, or simply do a search for donation drives in your area. There's a lot going on right now.
Admiration and respect. This is humanity at its best! Light and love to these people!
The guardian. I’m from Germany. I gotta say you guys are doing an awesome job!
I hope this war stops and no more lives lost. Please stop this war.
All recent wars were caused by US. This is no different.
@@jismo7 of course so what putins doing is ok since us "started all the recent wars"
@@jismo7 If you think the correct answer to the strengthening of a defensive pact is the illegal invasion of a sovereign nation state then I don't know why to tell you. 'Defensive' being the operative word in that statement. By invading Ukraine, Putin assures his neighbours that they were right to be so wary of him. Bush is responsible for hundreds of thousands of innocent deaths, and the US is at fault more often than not, but not in this scenario.
@@SoratheProtogen they started this one too. Not saying I agree with Putin's actions but he reacted to a provocation which has been happening for years. NATO expaned eastwards, breaking their agreement ans Ukraine broke Minsk agreement. Basically laughing in Putin's face. It was obvious he was going to react. For all that is said about Trump, at least he kept the peace.
“How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers!”
- Mat 24:19 (NIV)
Maybe you should show pictures from Poland? There are 100.000+ people crossing every day. Ah, I forgot the guardian is against Poland...
maybe because everyone else is covering the Polish crossing and the world already knows about it. I didn't know about the crossing to Moldova.
Also maybe they should show the arms flooding in to the asof regiment
@@anna-kayukaegbu3427 yeah, I've seen samples of that reporting, in particular sister-type to the guardian
@@adriancarter825 what is asof? I guess you meant azov
@@pitergo1 yeh you guess is correct.
I have a strong suspicion from what I know, Moldova could be next... Praying for Everyone caught up in this catastrophe for lack of a truly appropriate word. 🙏🇺🇦🇲🇩 & All...
So much warmth and kind hearted help from these people ❤️ it makes me very emotional to see this. The contrast is gigantic. Putin has no soul.
2:38 I can't stop crying at the bittersweetness of that conversation between the kids
God bless these wonderful kind people, helping these " liberated " people from a vile psychopath dictator.
These Moldovans are so kind ❤️
This is what it looks like when people flee the country due war , their hearts are broken and do not want to leave their beloved country, unlike some people who see it as an opportunity to migrate to another country. My parents are true refugees and hated that they had to flee and when it was time to go back, there was nothing to go back to. So devastating.
When she said I am not refugee my 💔,
Thanks to Moldova for helping Ukraine refugee. Prays for Ukraine orays for stopping war and that no atomic war .❤😢💔
“How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers!”
- Mat 24:19 (NIV)
Thank you to you and your people
I pray they will be ok.
That always work. I'll pray for your prayers.
💪❤Love to the woman Doctor who will go back to help Ukraine! Love to Maldova people helping!
All my solidarity. I can't process yet this is happenning. Greetings from Peru 💛🇺🇦🇵🇪
HEARTBREAKING 😪
I've been to Moldova and it was touching for me to see this kindness here which reminded me of kindness I experienced in Moldova as a backpacker year ago.
Great people No surprise that Moldovians are doing what they can to help.
May I ask when did you visited it?
@@lilmanq7746 summer 2007
Sunteti oameni cu suflet mare, voi, moldovenii! Va trimit toata dragostea mea!
thank you to every surrounding country for helping these people *not belarus and russia tho obviously
Prayers to the People of Ukraine
As a moldavian my self am proud of my country and the rest who are helping these innocents people next i cant imagine my life but i cant imagine another countries and Ukraine especially getting involved of invasion i hope this stops as soon as possible.❤️
Thank you to you and your people
Great great Moldovan people this granny is amazing
Thank you to all who are normal, balanced humans and empathize and offer all the help they can; others in places geographically far away are also helping in other ways. Always stand for the opressed and the abused! Courage and fortitude to Ukraine! 💪💪❤
Молдоване, разговаривающие друг с другом по английски, прекрасны.
As a Canadian what a great honour it would be for me to be able to offer warmth, shelter , food or safety to people fleeing this horror. All I can do is send money ( I don’t even know where ) and compel my government to do everything they can to stop this monster.
Canada will accept Ukrainian refugees. Then if you wish you may join a group of individuals who decides to sponsor a family or individual. When Syrian refugees came to Canada 5(?) years ago, I joined a church group sponsoring a family of 4, in Ottawa. They are now well settled in Canada
@@roymaddocks3184 Thank you ! My husband and I will call our local Ukranian churches and ask how we can apply. It’s the least we can do.
The Guardian 😂😂😂
You 😂😂😂😂😂
I don't see anything humorous about this
The guardian is ideological motivated
@@fastertrackcreative ask the guardian why they don't publish anything from Poland. There are 100.000+ people every single day
This is making me cry. I wish there was something I could do
“How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers!”
- Mat 24:19 (NIV)
@@joshiated8597 I don't think she will be overjoyed by those stuff grandpa
@Dae Li Oh, give it a break. We've heard this script over and over, nobody believes you any more.
Look around for charities that support refugees in your area, or international ones such as the Red Cross. Local groups are organising deliveries of food, medical and hygeiene supplies, clothes and bedding for refugees, or you could simply donate money. It's a little thing, but lots of little things add up to a big thing.
Kudos to the people of Moldova! Let's hope that Putin doesn't have a plan to "free" Transnistria from "Moldovan oppression". When the fight in Ukraine is over, he will need to occupy the Russian public opinion with something else lest they realize what he did in Ukraine!
What about Yemen??? Why is it only this crisis you decided to all care about?
Shhhh they don't have blond hair and blue eyes 🧕🏽
bless u all Moldovans 🇲🇩
Would you please stop emotionally manipulating people into supporting an interregional war?
What amazing people!
We are crushed now. I am from the south of Ukraine. Now my city is occupied by Russian troops.
Kherson? 💔
Praying for you all 🙏🙏
Hope yall will be well and no innocent lives will be lost
I am so very sorry for what you are now experiencing
This is what solidarity looks like 💙💛
much love to moldova and all the people of the countries helping along the border, the true face of humanity is seen in times such as these. Its heartbreaking to watch.
What's with strange music in the background??
"STOP THE WAR"!🙏😪
Easy don’t let Ukraine join nato, I’m sure the USA wouldn’t want Russians pointing guns from the Mexican border.
@@robburnet4530 Ukraine is a free country and can do what it likes. If Russia wasn't such an awful neighbour former Warsaw pact countries wouldn't be flocking to the safety NATO provides.
@@superhumantrueman then you are pro war
Then its getting what it deserves.. That's the price of freedom.
@@kderules Like your country doesn't have freedom 😒
One day this will all end, and those who can survive till the end will return home and start life afresh... But these strong traumatic memories will live with them forever.
Bravo Moldova !
Humanity!!!!!!!!!!!
Save gaza, yemen, syria, Ukraine, Palestine and all other countries in need of help from war
Well said
They aren't seen as victims tho by the media or people
"They don't have Instagram or watch Netflix"
@@user-hx5gf4px3n ikr ignorant people covering it.
This is where my Russian fiancee was born. She was denied a fiancee visa visa to the US in 2004 despite us meeting all legal visa requirements.
I hope through this, people realise one human suffering is all human suffering and condemn illegal occupation in all parts of the world just as strongly, Europe or not. I personally see no difference between Russian invasion and the illegal annexation of Palestine by Israel.
Time to demand our right 2 vote on everything they have played these evil games for centuries
Just imagine about how people of Afghanistan suffered from the war the longest war, many missed their families, brothers, sisters, husband, negotiations is the solution not war.
Exactly the media don’t show this but they show what’s happening in Ukraine it’s so delusional
The media are run by a few people and they dictate the will of nations.
Wag the dog.
I am not sure the media in Afghanistan will show this either.
The closer the war ,the more involved you become.
It is just normal
just imagine Afganistan shelling randomly with rockets, shooting every single person which you see. tell me russo fashist, why the cities of Afganistan looking way better than Ukrain?
Ukrainians showing more resistance than afghans. Your also forgettig silver lining of the billions in aid that went into afghanistan from west. And afghans now still begging for food from west. . . u forgot that?
And with all this, UK asks Ukrainian refugees to apply for visa.
Did they take the puppy? He's so cute I hope he's ok too 😭🥺
Thought Russia was ok , but never thought this would happen. They went too far this time. Stay strong people and country of Ukraine
I am attending a nursing college.
I would like to volunteer right away. Stay safe everyone.
Moldova! Beautiful work!❤
GUARDIAN, please make the font larger so people on cell phones can read it.
Thank you!
Heartbreaking
Yes, all those Africans that were forced to sleep in the cold for days with NO FOOD OR SHELTER and threatened with guns to get off the bus and trains was heartbreaking.
@@madamelogicbombdropperblac7799 What were Africans doing there in the first place? Why weren`t they back in their natural habitat of Africa?
@@madamelogicbombdropperblac7799
Not relevant to this topic. Your point?
While the Kafers are busy fighting, we are having peace.
@@md_rofique You've got a very strange idea of what peace is! Have you been asleep for the past two years?
I'm ashamed to be British when we are turning back refugees, and we see people with little to give, giving so much. Simultaneously very proud and terribly ashamed of the human race
Yes will bless each and every person helping the refugee's, it's so heart-warming, our prayers with all
Sending love to all the brothers in Russia&Ukraine
Hellish :( Having to evacuate etc.
Ich bin sehr traurig sowas zu seh'n 😢😥
مهربان پروردگار تو یار مردم اکراین و همه مردم مظلوم باش تنها تو باشی کافی است
humanity is not dead...
When putin is done with this evil act, lots of people need to visit Ukraine and these kind bordering countries as tourists and help their economies.
Moldovan ❤️
Raw human emotion and action of neighbour support.
And they are more beautiful than the EU member or other richer countries surrounding Ukraine
That doctor in White , is an angel.
Such beautiful people. The children are all so precious.
A que si?! Y todos rubios con ojos azules... Que hipocresía por tu parte y por el occidente ...
Mândru de frații mei!Trăiască Moldova!Trăiască Romania!
Stop the war 😢😢😢
Pregnant what is she 13..
The EU told us roaming bands of young men were the refugees, these are women and children!
This has been goin on for years in kashmir and palestine
3:07 The security guy in orange dress overhearing her and planning what to do next