Ukrainian mother and son reunite after six months of Russian occupation: 'I've been waiting'

Vyacheslav Zadorenko released this footage which purports to show the mayor reuniting with his mother in a village liberated from Russian occupation in the Kharkiv region.

Zadorenko had stated he needed to see his family after Russian forces retreated and so returned to the village of Kozacha. The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has stated that 8,000 sq km has been liberated by Ukrainian troops so far in the north-eastern region of Kharkiv in a counteroffensive that launched in early September.

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[Ealsante]

I love how the mum is just such a mum. Things all in order, borscht for all the boys.

[sheridan]

“My flower has blossomed, not died!”

Words I will remember forever. ❤

[gaurihadavale]

This is so sweet 💜 💜
I hope the war ends soon and the soldiers get to be with their families and live happily

[cabby]

Much love from America. So glad her son is still with her.

[solo]

Mothers...in 1min she has told him a 100 things

[mudabudda]

Well done guys, slava ukraine 🇺🇦 love from england

[decwhite]

Mums don’t change. I’ll fix you up some dinner

[homeygfunkoffacherryfruitl]

Such a mom. "We're in the middle of a war but you and all your friends aren't going anywhere until you come in here and have some borscht."

[Extirpo]

Im old and grumpy but jeezz I love this.

[jaziahbryson]

Imagine the relief you feel liberating your mother

[anandsava]

An excellent news and some new hopes...

[benedict]

Imagine how proud that mother must be rn

[scotthughes]

Please know what they are fighting for. Momma's BORSCHT!!! Please support Ukraine...

[mhwowxc]

Wonderful lady. She prepared food for everyone, although she was suffering. Slava Ukraine

[scottcates]

💙💛💙💛💙
*SLAVA UKRAINI!*
*Herojiam Slava!*
🌻 🇺🇦🌻 🇺🇦🌻 🇺🇦🌻 🇺🇦

[UnreadyPlayer]

I am happy that this mother still has his son, and that the son still has his mother.

[Gwaycee]

A great big hug from Mom, a super-fast news update of all that's happened and a warm, delicious meal made with love makes life worth living.

[carstarsarstenstesenn]

So heartwarming. I love how how she can't help but offer him borscht as soon as they arrive. Slava Ukraine 💛💙

[CharliMorganMusic]

Keep fighting 🇺🇦
You guys are going to win!

[Amaryllis]

O, I love this mom. Even there is a war, she is so happy to see his son again that she just want to feed all the men with borscht. 💙💛