Families On The Frontline

Nothing could prepare Pavel for what he was about to see. This is his story. It's the story of a father, apart from his family, who stayed back to help people in need. He faces daily missiles and abject destruction all around him, yet still the Ukrainian spirit stays strong. If you would like to help the people of Ukraine, please consider donating to the British Red Cross, at redcross.org.uk, which will help reach and support people in urgent need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sergey had to get his two young children out of Bacha before it was taken by the Russians. This is his story. It's a story of resilience in the face of adversity, and the hidden strength of children. If you would like to help the people of Ukraine, please consider donating to the British Red Cross, at redcross.org.uk, which will help reach and support people in urgent need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some people call Maxim a dreamer. This is his story. Listen as Maxim tells us all about his unique attitude to adversity. Living in the centre of Kyiv, his story is one of hope, optimism and positivity, despite everything. If you would like to help the people of Ukraine, please consider donating to the British Red Cross, at redcross.org.uk, which will help reach and support people in urgent need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vadym is a husband and father of two daughters, living in Kyiv. This is his story. His incredible story takes us all the way back to 2014, before hearing how he reconnected with his family at the start of the invasion, and what he is doing now to help support his brothers in the fight against Russia. If you would like to help the people of Ukraine, please consider donating to the British Red Cross, at redcross.org.uk, which will help reach and support people in urgent need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tetiana and her husband were away from their 5-year-old son when the invasion began. This is her story. Her story takes us through her fears and worries being so far away, and not being able to account for the safety of her child, as well as her desperate endeavours to reunite their family in a safe location. If you would like to help the people of Ukraine, please consider donating to the British Red Cross, at redcross.org.uk, which will help reach and support people in urgent need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices