'What makes us stronger': Ukrainians gather at Montreal vigil to mark one year since Russian invasion
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One year after the invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of people gathered at a candlelight vigil in Montreal Friday evening to show solidarity with those who are fighting on the frontlines.
One year after the invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of people gathered at a candlelight vigil in Montreal Friday evening to show solidarity with those who are fighting on the frontlines.
It was also meant as a show of support for refugees like Anastasiia Solianyk, who came to Montreal seven months ago with one child and another on the way.
"It was the call of my husband, he’s a marine officer … and just called me at 5 a.m. Jump in the car, get our child and leave," Solianyk recalled about leaving her homeland.
It took her four days to get to the border. Now, every day is spent wondering if she’ll be able to go back home.
"In one moment, everything is broken, and you’re building your life from scratch. I’m 35 and I’m building my life from scratch " she said in an interview with CTV News.
She said she has no choice but to keep on fighting for her family.
"I think it is what makes us stronger. It's what makes us resilient," she said. "You have no other option."
