Ukraine
Ukrainian military chaplains tend to soldiers and others at risk amid the ongoing fighting
Peace talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine appear to have stalled. But far away from the negotiation table, Russian aerial attacks continue — and Ukrainians still fear for their lives, including soldiers and military chaplains, who visit front-line areas for their work.
In wartime Ukraine, Jews embrace their Ukrainian-Jewish identity
Last week, Jewish communities worldwide celebrated Purim, a joyous holiday that includes dressing up in costume, giving charity, and exchanging gifts. In Ukraine, this was the third Purim Jews have celebrated since Russia’s full-scale invasion. With each year, the Jewish community feels more pride in their Ukrainian identity.
Anton Tymoshenko use jokes as a ‘defense mechanism’ as part of his wartime stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy has existed in Ukraine for less than two decades and has only recently become a mainstream form of entertainment. The comedians bringing stand-up culture to Ukraine are trying to figure out where comedy fits during wartime. For many, comedy is both therapeutic and a defense mechanism amid uncertainty.
Russian state media revel in US-Ukraine White House debacle
It’s been just one week since the high-stakes meeting at the Oval Office where a conversation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imploded, live on television, for the world to see. Since then, a lot has changed, including in Russia — and you can hear it if you listen to the Kremlin’s state-run media.
Trump administration shakes up conversation about ending Russia-Ukraine war
In just the past couple of weeks, the Trump administration has shaken up the conversation about the war in Ukraine. The US has initiated talks to normalize relations with Russia, including six hours of talks on Thursday in Turkey to try to restore the normal functioning of their diplomatic missions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit the White House to sign a rare earth mineral deal with the US. Still, questions remain about how far this “reset of relations” can go.
‘The dream of living in Ukraine feels utopian’: One man’s escape from war-torn Ukraine
Next week marks a somber anniversary: three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. For many of the millions of displaced Ukrainians, the path to safety was a treacherous one. This is the story of one young man’s escape from war-torn Ukraine.