San Diego Ukrainians

NBC 7’s Jackie Crea spoke to vigil attendees about how community prayer helps keep them connected to their families back home.

Whether you have a personal connection to Ukraine or not, it’s difficult to watch what’s unfolding day after day. Thursday night, dozens gathered to pray at St. Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Spring Valley for that very reason.

Nadia and Askold Haywas hung on President Joe Biden’s every word Tuesday as he outlined what the U.S. plans to do to respond to Russia’s threat to invade Ukraine. The couple has family members still living in Ukraine and visit as often as possible.

NBC 7’s Allison Ash Spoke With Ukrainians in San Diego Worried for Their Family’s Safety Back Home.