Two families in Nottingham can finally breathe a sigh of relief after a 35-week pregnant Ukrainian mum and child were given green light to come to the UK. Viktoriia Levenets and her eight-year-old daughter Anastassiia Shpak are two of the millions of refugees who have fled their home country amid the "barbaric" Russian invasion.
"At that time, there were explosions in the Odessa region and it was clear that there was no way back. Facing an unknown future was frightening, parting with loved ones was harrowing - we were terrified for their lives. My husband volunteered to join the army to defend his homeland. An application was submitted to the UK Visas and Immigration for the two Ukrainians on March 23 to enable them to enter the UK. Although Mrs Levenets application was approved in May, her daughter's visa status was still awaiting approval.
"I thought it would all be straightforward", he said. "We have chased them multiple times and our MP Lillian Greenwood approached them on our behalf." "Our heart goes to our friends who are having to take up arms. Viktoriia's husband, Oleg, is a chef. He does not know how to fight. He wants to protect his country and in our last discussion I promised him that I would take care of his wife and children.
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