Rend Platings says she is 'really relieved' that her friend from Kyiv has made it to the UK safely.
Mrs Platings, who said she
"I think the first thing I felt was just really relieved, and the second thing was that I just couldn't believe that she's actually here," she said."It's just a shame it was in this situation, but on balance we're happier that she's safe.
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