Russia hits Taiwan too—and three democracies are comparing notes on public media
Ukraine builds. Georgia dismantles. Taiwan defends. Notes from a packed hall at Lviv Media Forum, 15 May 2026.
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Information about civil society and everyday life in Ukraine by Euromaidan Press.
A Ukrainian project wants you to 3D-print a waterer for thirsty city birds
The initiative promotes simple printed attachments for AC units that provide birds with access to condensation water, which is clean enough for direct drinking in urban conditions.
Ukrainians back diplomacy in principle – but 71% don’t believe it will work
Distrust of Russia. Skepticism about Western guarantees. War fatigue rising. The data tells a complex story.
In memoriam: Semyon Gluzman (1946–2026), sentenced to 10 years for diagnosing a Soviet general as sane
A personal tribute to the man "whose only currency was the truth," by Robert van Voren
War made Ukrainian children “more responsible.” It also gave them PTSD
"I became more responsible and focused," says Eva, 13, proudly. But while Ukrainian teens celebrate their newfound maturity, child psychologists see something darker: 37% show dangerous stress levels, and "losing childhood creates consequences in adult life."
Russia’s war destroyed Ukrainian family orchards—this new Tamagotchi-style app lets you restore them for $1
Reroot app turns your donations to real fruit trees in a de-occupied villages near the front line, helping to support Ukraine's war-torn nature and families who depend on orchards and gardens to literally feed themselves.
Inside Go2Agro: how Ukraine’s civil society arms veterans to feed the world
The same hands that once defended Ukraine's borders now cultivate its soil, tackling two national crises with a single groundbreaking program.
USAID halt hit Ukraine hardest: Ukrainians speak out
For some Ukrainians, Secretary Rubio's aid suspension threatens vital support programs serving thousands. For others, it offers a chance to clean house.
Echoes of Yanukovych-era state censorship rock Ukrainian state media Ukrinform
Oleksii Matsuka, now finds himself at the center of a censorship scandal that has rocked Ukraine's state news agency, Ukrinform, during his brief but tumultuous tenure as director general.
Ukrainian media coalition decries “targeting” of journalists critical of authorities
A host of Ukraine's top independent media outlets have accused authorities of provocations, surveillance and rights infringements against journalists.
NATO must invite Ukraine to join Alliance in Vilnius: 75 Ukrainian NGOs appeal to NATO leaders
[editorial] Multiple Ukrainian civil society organizations have signed an appeal to the leaders of NATO member countries, urging…
“We joke that if a leg is amputated below the knee it doesn’t count.” Soldiers get advanced prosthetics in Ukraine
[box]Lost arms and legs are consequences of Russia's war that Ukrainian soldiers will be faced living with for…
The Novovolynsk miracle: how Russia’s invasion turned a Ukrainian mining town into an uber-volunteer hub
[editorial]When Russia's war struck, top managers fleeing westward and a grassroots volunteering movement converged in a small mining…
Ukrainian “people’s” satellite helps nab Russian war equipment disguised in forests
Thanks to the ICEYE satellite and data of other satellites bought with money that Ukrainians donated to Serhiy…
Created in three days, Ukraine’s territorial defense ruined Russian plans to capture Kyiv
[editorial]Russians wanted to capture Kyiv in three days. However, they were in for a surprise: tens of thousands…
IT team converts used e-cigarettes into power banks for Ukrainian soldiers
[box]Ivan and his IT friends have found a way to help Ukrainian soldiers keep in touch: they use…
Saving Private fluffy: how Ukrainians rescue pets and zoo animals from war
[box title="" align="center"]Ukrainian volunteers and soldiers believe that there are hundreds of abandoned or feral animals in the…
“You’ve always been my helping hand”. Daughter of a Bucha victim helps orphans to cope with trauma
[editorial]She established The "Mama Ira" Foundation in memory of her mother who was killed by the Russian troops…
A strong civil society: the secret to Ukraine’s resistance
According to military strength rankings, Russia holds the second strongest military in the world. On paper, Ukraine's military…
Ukrainian railway workers seize Russian APC and two Russian invaders
Railway workers Ruslan Arystarkhov and Artem Kiseliov seized two Russian invaders and a Russian armoured personnel carrier (APC),…