As the Russian Invasion ripped through Ukraine in 2022, three women from the same close-knit Ukrainian family—Lida, Liuda, and Lera—found themselves pregnant almost simultaneously. This powerful narrative delves into their harrowing reality on the front lines of the Kharkiv region, just miles from the border.

The war immediately tore them apart. One twin, Liuda, fled to Russia, while the other, Lida, stayed in occupied territory, pregnant and fearful. Meanwhile, Lera, just 17, navigated intense shelling to give birth to her baby, David, without proper medical aid.

Follow their extraordinary survival story through the chaos of occupation and the battle for liberation. Driven by desperation and the fear of forced mobilization, Maksym (Lida's son) and Lera embark on a perilous, 2,000-mile journey that takes them through Russian territory and back to Ukraine.

This podcast documents the resilience of Mothers and Babies caught in the geopolitical storm. Hear the intimate details of displacement, collaboration risks, and the deep patriotism that compelled them to return home. Essential listening for understanding the human cost of the Ukraine War and the plight of War Refugees in Europe.


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