War Thoughts: Life as a Ukrainian soldier
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To find out what it’s like in the trenches, we spoke to a recently discharged Ukrainian soldier and a therapist stationed in a military hospital.
Dancing in the face of war
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The story of two teenage ballerinas coping with relocation, assimilation and health problems after fleeing the war in Ukraine. “I…
Artist Dzvinya Podlyashetska discusses motherhood, conflict, and identity.
Journeys to safety in the UK
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“Chaos overwhelmed the streets as people ran, suitcases in hand, some even in slippers. East of Kiev, where I lived…
A year on from the Russian invasion, can these traditional recipes provide the taste of comfort in the face of uncertainty?
The war in Ukraine doesn’t seem to end, but military actions and progress are not everything. What has been happening…
In war, is there space for creativity? We asked two Ukrainian creatives about their roles in helping their country now, and when the war is over.
Ukrainian refugees: UK visa process is 'chaos'
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We spoke to MP Sir Roger Gale about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Europe, and a new scheme to host Ukrainian refugees.
Solidarity at Ukraine's borders
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Refugees flee Ukraine as Russia invades, and at the borders, neighbouring states work together to shelter and assist those in need.
2007: Ukraine starts beef with Russia at Eurovision
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2007 in Helsinki, Finland. A Ukrainian drag queen dressed as a disco ball bedazzles the audience by singing in four…