Canadian Ukrainian community responds positively to recent peace negotiations
Mariana Sirko, a Ukrainian refugee who has called Kyiv home for the past decade, recently made Canada her new home in the spring of 2024. Like hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, she was forced to flee her homeland due to Russian attacks, leaving behind friends and family.
Settling in Calgary, Mariana has been grateful for the welcoming community that has embraced her. However, she faces the typical challenges faced by newcomers, navigating a new city and culture.
Her heart, however, remains with Ukraine. Despite the continued attacks and an at times seemingly unreachable deal, Mariana hopes that during a potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, talks about returning prisoners of war or kidnapped children might take place.
Meanwhile, another Ukrainian refugee, Anna Tselukhina, moved to Calgary from a small town in the Luhansk region in 2022 after it was occupied by Russian troops. Tselukhina lost her mother in the early attacks and doesn't know where she is buried. She expresses a strong desire for Ukraine to stay in one piece.
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Petro Schturym, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress's Toronto Branch, expresses cautious optimism about the potential meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. Pressure is building for Ukraine to redraw some of its borders to help make a deal, but Russia demands a fully negotiated peace solution before engaging in actual talks with Ukraine’s representatives.
If Zelenskyy and Putin meet, it would mark the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago. U.S. President Donald Trump is working to arrange this historic meeting.
Lastly, a new report suggests relief could be on the way for Calgary's housing market, offering hope for those navigating the challenges of home ownership in the city. Mariana Sirko's heart is never far from home, as she is still with Ukraine in thoughts and feelings.
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