Ukrainians living in Antalya, dressed in traditional clothes, gathered together and carefully monitor negotiations in Istanbul.
Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations taking place in Turkey, in the focus of attention of Ukrainians living in Antalya.
Some of the Ukrainians who settled in Antalya with their families after the war gathered in the Association of the Ukrainian family for “Embroidery Day” ..
Ukrainians on television channels closely monitor the events in Istanbul and continue to hope for the world.
With tears in his eyes, he describes his experiences
Elena Kucher told the Anadolu agency that she came to Antalya after the start of the war in Ukraine
She could not restrain her tears, stating that she was divorced from her environment. At first, she thought that she had left Ukraine for only two weeks, but could not return to her country.
She left her house with a small bag and could not take the most necessary things: “From that day we have been living with hope every day when we can return to our country. Every day Ukraine is in our hearts, Ukraine in our prayers. We want the day when justice will come in the world, the expected victory will come, and the world will reign in Ukraine. We believe that it will come true.”
Istanbul negotiations are very important
Victoria Dzhabaeva is from Kyiv. After the outbreak of war, she cannot go home. Negotiations in Istanbul coincided with a significant day for them.
According to her, every year in May Ukrainians celebrate Vishivanka Day, this day is a symbol of unity for Ukrainians.
On this day, Ukrainians around the world, from Australia to North and South America, from Africa to Europe, put on their traditional clothes: “Today’s negotiations in Istanbul are of course important, they are also important to show the whole world the desire of Ukraine for the world. But, unfortunately, I think that victory can be reached only on the battlefield. Because it is very difficult to agree with Russia.”
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– Efforts must be made so that peace comes
Julia Belyaeva is from the Dnieper, Ukraine, has been living in Antalya for two years, and as a mother, grandmother, wife and Ukrainian, she wants the world to come.
She is glad to negotiate in Istanbul:
“No matter how difficult these negotiations are, I am skeptical of the fact that the peace agreement will be signed right now, but the whole world sees these efforts of people who have good intentions and want to achieve peace. After all, in order to come to the world, we need efforts. Our people are extremely suffering and doing everything possible to become free. Therefore, we have the right to solve our problems as we deserve it. Because we want to live. On its land in free and independent Ukraine. “