CHISINAU, Moldova — In the past year, nearly 13 million people have fled their homes in Ukraine. At least two-thirds of those have traveled to European countries — making it the continent's largest refugee crisis since World War II.
. Inflation skyrocketed, leaving many unable to pay their heating bills. Moldova, a former Soviet republic, relies on Russia for 100% of its energy.
was targeted with bombs. According to Russian state media, before the attacks, a senior Kremlin commander said that the Russian Armed Forces planned to"make passage" into southern Ukraine to reach Transnistria. In another room was Tatianna, a 71-year-old who also did not provide her last name, who suffers from respiratory problems. On her bed she kept a teddy bear her grandson had given her. She also spoke of returning home someday. “The center is very wonderful, the people in Moldova are good,” said. “But I miss my family and my neighbors.”
For the 100,000 refugees that have stayed, the UNHCR has set up a cash enrollment center where refugees are able to receive 2,200 Moldovan Lei, or roughly $150, per month.One of the organizations that came to the rescue early was the St. John Paul II Foundation, located in Chisinau. Just three days after the war began, the organization opened its doors to 32 refugees.
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