Refugee child Veronika and Tatyana’s mother arrived in the UK on Thursday to stay with a family at Epsom and Ewell as part of the Homes for Ukraine program. The mother and daughter arrived with only a suitcase and a stroller – so they needed supplies. Zelensky reveals the prime minister’s promise to help “rebuild Kiev” when the war is over. watch live updates of Ukraine Picture: Little Veronica with Tatiana’s mother upon arrival in the UK The family of their sponsors went to a local organization called Stripey Stork, which offers practical goods to families in need of a base such as a food bank. Little Veronica was “very excited” when, among toys, diapers and cosmetics, she found a doll “similar to the one she had to leave behind” in Ukraine. Stripey Stork founder Nicola Dawes wrote on Twitter: “It was particularly special to discover that this doll was exactly the same one that Veronika could not bring home. “A moment of joy and connection, and he made our day when Veronica gave us a kiss as she left.” The charity says it knows of 700 families who have supported Ukrainians. Protesters gathered in central London on Saturday, calling on the government to accept more Ukrainian refugees amid allegations that few had successful access to the two available visa programs. Meanwhile, yesterday afternoon, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise trip to Kyiv to show support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and to offer further military assistance against the Russian invasion.
