The collection of decorated eggs that we have came out for display over Easter.
Most of them are Ukrainian designs, although there is a British design in there, with chicks on it.
The two material ones (left and right) were made just over 11 years ago by a Ukrainian nun and given to Katharine's parents during a visit to Ukraine.
Sadly the war in Ukraine continues, though so far, as far as we know, Katharine hasn't lost any of her family due to the fighting, though the scale of destruction in the country is enormous and the deaths and injuries continue to grow in number. There is little sign of progress in ending the war.
We have an Easter egg tree in our living room but the eggs look like rubbish compared to these. Very true what you say but I can't see Putin giving up the fight which would lose him his face with rivals at home and abroad. Of course Ukraine has to defend its boundaries so I cannot see an end to this unfortunately.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Sadly, I think Dione is correct in his assessment of the war in Ukraine, it doesn't look like there is likely to be a quick end to it. Western support for Ukraine seems to be weakening which will only encourage Putin. Meanwhile the war has largely vanished from news bulitins, and the suffering and death continues.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Sadly, I think Dione is correct in his assessment of the war in Ukraine, it doesn't look like there is likely to be a quick end to it. Western support for Ukraine seems to be weakening which will only encourage Putin. Meanwhile the war has largely vanished from news bulitins, and the suffering and death continues.
Ian
Thank you - and it is nice that some of these eggs have memories to go with them.
Ian