A suspended moment.
For 11 days and the beginning of the offensives launched by Russia, the exodus of Ukrainian civilians has continued to grow.
In particular in Lviv, in the west of Ukraine, less than 80 kilometers from the Polish border.
The station forecourt is teeming with women and children who have just arrived.
In the opposite direction leave young men in the direction of the front.
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The gravity of the situation has, the time of a song, turned to optimism.
Far from their loved ones and patient in the cold, peace-seeking refugees from bombed-out cities found themselves lulled by the melody of
What A Wonderful World
.
Sitting at the piano in the middle of the crowd, an anonymous young woman sings the international hit of jazzman Louis Armstrong, eyes riveted on her.
A highly symbolic message, since the title is intended to be a hymn chanting peace and love.
A few passers-by stop and film with their phones to capture the moment.
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Although Lviv is still spared from the Russian advance, the city anticipates possible attacks.
Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, it fears human but also cultural loss.
Its historic sculptures, statues and stained glass windows are now covered with protective tarpaulins and fireproof fabrics.