The Ukrainian couple using social enterprise to rebuild lives in Scotland

David Lyons 26th February 2026

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vitalii Diakov tells us about the journey that he and his wife took from Odesa to Dundee, and the social enterprise they founded, which makes use of their expertise in mediation to help displaced Ukrainians adjust to a new culture, as well as strengthen resilience among other communities.

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