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Jane Hutt MS, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice in the Welsh Government, is one of the key figures bringing to life the concept of Wales as a Nation of Sanctuary. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, she has worked actively to ensure that around 8,000 Ukrainians who have arrived…...

Peredur Owen Griffiths, Member of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) for Plaid Cymru representing the South Wales East region, is an active supporter of the Ukrainian community in his area....

Following her election victory in July 2024, British MP Catherine Fookes attended an event with Ukrainian families in Abergavenny within a year of taking office. The meeting made a lasting impression on her....

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, the Ukrainian community in Wales has shown remarkable strength, bringing their vibrant culture to local towns and enriching communities across the region. Sioned Williams MS, Plaid Cymru Member of Senedd for South Wales West, shares her experiences with the Ukrainian diaspora, from…...