departure of the last French in Kiev

“Everyone looks at this huge convoy which seems calibrated for the battle of Kiev. It was blocked for several days, but it has resumed its progress in recent hours. It is slowed down by the fierce fighting which is taking place about twenty kilometers from Kiev, around Boutcha and Irpin, which are in fact the last locks before the Ukrainian capital.reports Mark de Chalron, special correspondent in Kiev for France Télévisions. The civilians toast in this context, among them about 300 French people are still stranded in Ukraine.

IFrench people still stuck in the Ukrainian capital have been called by the embassy to be evacuated. A huge relief for Julien Courtade, who arrived from Tarbes (Hautes-Pyrénées) ten days ago. AT Inside a cafeteria, three young mothers with their babies in their arms, including Laura Courtade and her little Victoria, who gave birth to a Ukrainian woman barely 48 hours ago. The Ukrainian organizer of these GPA gives the starting signal. Everyone gathers in front of the two minibuses. There is no room for everyone. The three families with their ​newborns will be able to leave. “Everyone is trying to save their skin“, said a Frenchman.