While thousands of refugees are fleeing Ukraine as Russia continues its invasion, others have sought to return to their embattled homeland from Poland – some to reunite with family, some to fight. 'I am afraid, but I am a mother and I want to be with my children", Lesa explained, as she readied herself to enter Ukraine, adding 'it's scary, but I have to'  

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