Ukrainians in Ireland: Living a life in limbo 

In her native Ukraine, Polina Bashkina ran her own business, as well as being a writer and teacher. She talks to fellow Ukrainians in Ireland about their plans for the future and what life is like when you are 'staying in limbo'

Anna and Vlad on a walk in Galway. The couple, both from Ukraine, met here and don't plan to return to their native country when the war ends.

"You see, it's like we are weightless in space."

 This is how I tried to explain my feelings to an Irish friend, saying that for the first time in our lives, Ukrainians forced to flee their homeland, cannot plan for the future. "We use the expression, 'Staying in Limbo'."