My son served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and went missing in action. I received the notification on December 12, 2024, and since then, there has been no news about him. I am 70 years old and live in the Odesa region. I was born in the Lviv region, but after getting married, I obtained a russian passport. After my divorce, I moved here and lived with my son, helping to take care of my grandchildren. At that time, I did not think about my documents, and when russia’s war against Ukraine began, it was no longer possible to arrange them — at first because I lacked the necessary certificates, and now because there is a risk of deportation. But I was born in Ukraine, I have chosen Ukraine, and I want to live here! All this time, I was fully supported by my son. After his disappearance, I was left without any means of survival, as I have no documents and cannot obtain them. Since my son had divorced his wife, I became a stranger to her and my grandchildren. For more than seven months now, I have survived thanks to my neighbors, who bring me food and help in any way they can. I am asking for any kind of help — food, money, or legal assistance.

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