The article highlights the poignant reflections of Ukrainian children, particularly Liza and Arina, during an event in London marking the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Liza shared her heart-wrenching thoughts of wanting peace and returning home, while Arina emphasized the need for a normal childhood for children in Ukraine. The event, attended by community leaders including Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, served to remind the public of the ongoing war's impact on young lives, underscoring the emotional challenges faced by those affected by the conflict and their hopes for the future.
"We want freedom and we want peace," said 11-year-old Liza, from St Mary's Ukrainian School Choir in London. She spoke following a performance at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Westminster to mark the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Arina, 13, also from the school's choir, said that children in Ukraine needed a "normal childhood". "This day is really hard. It's a day when we can remind people that there is still a war in Ukraine. Children in Ukraine need peace."
Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski said it was a challenging day. "It's hard for me to believe," he said. "It's saddening and it's shocking... passing this third anniversary."
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