In New York's 'Little Odessa,' Ukrainians see Russians as neighbors, not enemies

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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-yorks-little-odessa-ukrainians-see-russians-neighbors-not-enemies-2022-03-05/

"Donations poured in not only from Ukrainian and Ukrainian American residents of this diverse waterfront neighborhood in south Brooklyn, but also from Russians as well as Georgians, Uzbeks and Azerbaijanis."

"All the people from our part of the world, they all gather things, bring them here, without much thinking. They are spending their own money and they bring things here," said Sokolnikova, 48, fighting back tears as she recounted how Russian bombings in Kyiv forced her brother into a bunker for days."

"Ukrainian flags hang from many businesses, and donation drives in support of Ukrainians have sprung up across the neighborhood and beyond. The Russian American Officers Association, which represents Russian-speaking officers in the New York Police Department, has set up donation boxes in station houses across the city, seeking first-aid kits, gauze, ibuprofen tablets and tourniquets to send to eastern Europe."

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/ukrainian-congregation-business-owners-supporters-rally-in-east-village/

"Nearly 48 hours after the war started, support remained on full display in the East Village neighborhood also known as Little Ukraine. We're standing here strong in New York and we are showing, supporting Ukraine as our nation," said Andrew Ilnicki, from East Village Meat Market."