Donbas Frontliner

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Donbas Frontliner is an independent media launched by Ukrainian journalists Olena Maksymenko, Eva Fomycheva, and Andriy Dubchak to provide frontliner coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine.

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

“World isn’t built for the blind.” Ukrainian veteran hopes for bio-eyes — and a guide dog

Blinded by a Russian drone strike, soldier Denys Abdulin, 29, dreams of experimental eye treatments. Until then, he's raising $4,000 for a guide dog to navigate the obstacles of post-war life.

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Russian Aggression

Meet Pimbo, the Italian clown returning smiles to Ukraine’s frontline kids

Marco Rodari has brought comic relief to the children in Syria, Iraq, Gaza, Palestine, and, now, Ukraine. "Cultures are different, smiles of kids are the same," he says