It can be easy to take for granted the privilege of being sat at our homes, in comfort and peace, while we watch conflict break out overseas.

Most other problems we currently face seem somewhat questionable when put into context as we see what Ukrainians are going through.

But even then, the repercussions of Ukraine being invaded can be felt locally.

There may just be around 120 Ukrainians living in Watford, but their concerns and fears for their loved ones back home is undeniable.

Just this week we’ve seen an Abbots Langley family feel let down by our government as they were turned away at the UK border with their Ukrainian relatives.

Watford Observer: The local family say they felt let down after being turn away from the UKThe local family say they felt let down after being turn away from the UK

And even though the problem may seem less severe in the grand scheme of things, Russia invading has contributed to petrol prices spiking, straining our finances.

Having faced a pandemic over the last two years, we’ve seen our society pull together and aid local initiatives during trying times. So now it’s just as important that we do the same, even if we are not directly affected.

It’s great to see the goodwill and charitable work from the local community in the last few weeks, with Watford already raising over £4.5k for Ukrainians through one scheme alone.

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With such community strength, we can try aid as many people feeling the brunt of the conflict as possible.