The western Ukrainian city of Lviv has long been famous for its rich history and cultural treasures. Since the Russian invasion began, the city has also largely been spared from Russian attacks. And it’s become a relative safe haven for Ukraine’s government, businesses, and tens of thousands of civilians who’ve fled the fighting farther east. Lviv’s mayor, Andriy Sadovyi, says he hasn’t taken a day off since the Russian invasion began; he looks after both the permanent residents of Lviv and others who have taken shelter there. Sadovyi sat down this morning at Lviv’s city hall to talk with The World’s Daniel Ofman.
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