Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Even now, safely in her new home of Estonia, Inna Vnukova says she can’t purge the terrifying memory of living under Russian ...
Times of San Diego

College Area resident helps clean up in Ukraine

Bill Willoughby, co-founder of National Cleanup Day and a board member of Let’s Do It World, traveled to the war-torn country to try and make life a little bit better for Ukranians There are many ...
USA Today

'Be mayor or we break your legs': Life under Russian occupation in Ukraine

So, what's it going to be? the Russian security officer asked: "Become mayor or we will break your legs." Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, researchers and human rights ...
Concord Monitor

‘Our opportunity to scream’ — Ukrainian teens perform in Concord to share stories of life in a war zone

Five Ukrainian teenagers performed at South Church in Concord on Thursday. From left to right: Sofiia Kopytko, Taisiia Grygorova, Dmytro Pohorilovskyi, Bohdana Frantsishkevych, Tetiana ...
Forbes

How Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Brought Ukrainian Culture Into The Global Spotlight

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 launched more than a military conflict; it thrust Ukraine’s rich and vibrant culture into focus. Across galleries, festivals, and theaters ...