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The Ukrainian refugees stuck in Calais

More than two million people have fled Ukraine due to Vladimir Putin's invasion, many women and children. While Boris Johnson's Government is under pressure to provide more support for refugees, some of those stranded in Calais share their experience of trying to reach the UK.

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The Ukrainian refugees stuck in Calais
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    'I feel tired. I can do nothing, I just have to wait and wait'

    ‘I just want to be with family’: Ukrainian child refugees including girl, 5, stuck in Calais trying to reach UK

    ‘I just want to be with family’: Ukrainian child refugees including girl, 5, stuck in Calais trying to reach UK

    A family who fled the Ukraine war have told of their gruelling 10-day journey from Odesa to Calais.

    'We are worried that we will not get a visa'

    'They would just keep you waiting there in the line, and it was very long'

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