Ukrainians send Easter gifts to soldiers in the East

Ukrainians will celebrate Orthodox Easter. In Kiev, as elsewhere in the country, volunteers cook for Paskas, traditional pastries, for soldiers mobilized in the Donbass region. Viktoriya has prepared a hundred. It will also send a postcard made by his daughter. '' I am very concerned for our soldiers, she says. They live in such difficult conditions. I wanted to send them a little heat, so they can celebrate Easter and enjoy this holiday. ''

The Orthodox Church is also mobilizing for Ukrainian soldiers. She bought Paskas 3,000 and 10,000 Easter eggs, who have been blessed by the Patriarch of Kiev before sending in the East. This spirit of solidarity that key military: '' When I was in the Donbass, volunteers visited us every two weeks. This is so important, it boosts morale of the soldiers. They also need to party. ''

From our correspondent in Kiev, Maria Korenyuk: 'Volunteers will route these Easter gifts to the Donbass. A show of solidarity that will allow 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers celebrate, away from home, the largest Orthodox party. ''