Torn by war: Ukrainian, pictured saying goodbye to his son in tears at the train station, reveals that his family is now “safe” in Hungary
- Ruslan Gladky, 35, of Ukraine, says his family is now safe in Hungary
- He was pictured in a heartfelt photo saying goodbye to his son on a train
- Mr. Gladky stayed behind and delivered meat and sausages to the weak and adult
A father whose picture was seen around the world saying goodbye to his son in war-torn Ukraine talks about his relief when he brings his family to safety.
Ruslan Gladkiy reveals that his wife and family are now safely across the border Hungary.
Gladky, 35, is a vital volunteer for his local community, delivering meat and sausages to the elderly.
Ruslan Gladkiy, 35, pictured, reveals that his wife and family are now safely across the border in neighboring Hungary
Ukrainian woman embraces child after arriving at Nyugati station in Budapest, Hungary today
He talks on the phone with his wife Galina, who is with their nine-year-old son Horde and their four-year-old daughter Emilia.
A heartbreaking photo of Horde in his father’s arms at the station revived memories of children evacuated to Blitz leaving London.
“I haven’t cried in a long time, but I cried when I was alone and saw the picture today,” Mr Gladky said.
He said he refused to cry when he said goodbye to his wife and children at Lviv railway station on Sunday because he did not want to upset them.
He said: “They are on a train to Budapest and heading to the airport.
Refugees fleeing Ukraine arrive with their dogs at Nyugati station in Budapest, Hungary today
“From there they will fly to Italy – to Rome, where my wife’s mother lives and works.
“I am just relieved to be safe.
“My wife had to turn off her phone because the battery was so low.”
He added: “If the Russians come to my hometown, I will take a gun and shoot them.”
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