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‘I can do what I can to save people’: This chief rabbi stayed in Ukraine to help people and honor his son who died in battle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t the only leader who decided to stay in Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion. Other politicians, athletes, cultural figures and religious leaders also remained — including one of Ukraine’s chief rabbis, Moshe Azman, who stayed in Kyiv and continues to lead his congregation.
‘We have to care for every soldier, for every civilian’: Ukraine faces major mental health challenges as a result of war trauma
After nearly 1,000 days, Russia’s war against Ukraine is causing mental health issues for soldiers and civilians, including anxiety, panic attacks and PTSD. Ukraine’s Health Ministry estimates that 15 million people will need psychological support in the future.
‘War of drones’: Ukrainians step up drone production in fight against Russia
It’s been nearly two years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With military aid held up in the US Congress, there are widespread reports that Ukraine is beginning to ration its ammunition. Drone manufacturing is one way Ukrainians are trying to become more self-reliant as the war continues. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports from Kyiv.
