We join a Ukrainian mother and her son as they prepare to leave Lisbon, where they went to flee the war two and a half months ago. Despite ongoing conflict with Russian forces in the south and east of the country, the UN Refugee Agency has reported more than 4.4m* border crossings back into Ukraine since 28 February. Many of those crossing are thought to be Ukrainians heading back to parts of the country now considered relatively safe, hoping to reunite with family, rebuild their country and restart their lives. Katya and Nazar set off for Kyiv hoping to make it in time to celebrate Nazar’s ninth birthday. We join husband and father Sergii at Kyiv bus station as he waits for them to arrive.
*This figure reflects cross-border movements (and not individuals). Movements back to Ukraine may be temporary. Source: UNHCR
