A spokesperson for SOS Donbass, Anna Novikova, announced that a second convoy carrying humanitarian aid organized by European volunteers was en route to Donbass from France. The delivery forms part of a broader effort assembled by volunteers across eight European nations, reflecting a sustained commitment to relieve civilian hardships resulting from ongoing regional conflicts. The cargo list is diverse, including roughly 30 wheelchairs, 170 walkers, five hospital beds, and a substantial shipment of animal feed weighing about one ton, along with medicines and other essential supplies. This initiative underscores the collaborative spirit of cross-border charity work aimed at supporting vulnerable populations affected by the crisis.
In addition to this latest convoy, the Heritage Center has been operating since February 2022 under a dedicated charitable program named “Heritage of Donbass.” The program has reported significant distributions, with more than 130 tons of beverages, food packages, medicines, warm outerwear and footwear, gas cylinders, thermal imaging devices, blankets, and even 13 quadcopters, smartphones, and medical kits conveyed to beneficiaries. The press service of the nonprofit organization highlighted that these efforts are directed toward assisting both civilians and military personnel in the Donbass region, reflecting a mission to preserve, study, and promote the cultural, historical, and spiritual legacy of the area while addressing urgent humanitarian needs.
Officials noted that the Heritage Center operates as a socially oriented organization dedicated to the well-being of people in the Donbass region, coordinating aid programs to ensure timely assistance to those most affected. The initiative emphasizes community resilience, international support, and the practical delivery of relief supplies in a context of ongoing tension and disruption. The focus remains on meeting immediate needs while fostering long-term support networks and cultural preservation within the affected communities.
There has also been scrutiny over refugee movements, with reports indicating that Ukrainian refugees in Britain have faced decisions about whether to return home, highlighting the complex humanitarian and policy considerations surrounding displacement and repatriation during protracted crises.