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Information about Ukraine people’s way of life today.

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People of Ukraine

Russia called this British bomb expert a ‘terrorist.’ He defused 6,000 mines in Ukraine until one killed him

While the Kremlin branded Chris Garrett a “terrorist,” a British bomb expert devoted his life to disarming the world’s largest minefield — and saved thousands of Ukrainian lives before the Russian war claimed his own.

byVira Kravchuk

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People of Ukraine

“Bucha Witches” take down the drones that once hunted them

Forged in occupation, Bucha's women turned from war victim into drone hunters, protecting the very ground where they once ran for cover.

byVira Kravchuk

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People of Ukraine

Blood-soaked uniforms and bedtime stories: How war reshapes Ukrainian motherhood

For Ukrainian mothers, drone classes have replaced leisure, medical ID bracelets have become essential accessories, and a perpetually bleeding heart has become the price of loving more fiercely than ever before.

byChristine Chraibi

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People of Ukraine

Trump vows his peace deal will end Russia’s war and save lives. Ukraine’s war victims have a word to say

Ukrainians who buried loved ones stand against Trump's Russia-serving "surrender proposals", vowing their sacrifice must result in a victory, not a betrayal.

byVira Kravchuk

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People of Ukraine

The champion who trains by touch: From Donetsk exile to leading Ukraine’s Olympic dreams in darkness

When the lights cut out during high bar routines at his Kyiv training facility, Olympic gold medalist Oleg…

byAlya Shandra

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People of Ukraine

Sister battles to rescue teen brother from Russian torture camps

Kyrylo Rozumiei kidnapped by collaborators in Kherson Oblast as terror grips Ukraine’s occupied territories.

byChristine Chraibi

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Ancient Ukrainian sword stole the show in Usyk’s victory over Fury, angering Russia

Oleksandr Usyk's unanimous victory over Tyson Fury secured more than his championship titles. By raising Hetman Mazepa's 300-year-old saber, he reignited the legacy of a Ukrainian leader cursed by Russia for seeking independence.

byBohdan Ben

Oleksandr Usyk: The Ukrainian champion who can hold his breath longer than your average dolphin

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People of Ukraine

Oleksandr Usyk: The Ukrainian champion who can hold his breath longer than your average dolphin

While most boxers stick to skipping rope and sparring, the heavyweight champion casually holds his breath for 4 minutes and 40 seconds—between winning multimillion-dollar fights and rethinking what it takes to be a true champion.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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People of Ukraine

Ukraine’s most accomplished mountaineer carries fallen soldier’s dream to the top of Everest

He dreamed of standing on top of the world. Ukraine's most accomplished mountaineer Antonina Samoilova carried his photo to Mount Everest's summit.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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People of Ukraine

“No greater joy for warrior than dying in battle.” Ukrainian combat medic’s poignant farewell letter

Russian drone kills medic Oleksandra “Mike” Mulkevych, one day before her rotation’s end.

byChristine Chraibi

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Mother breaks barriers as Ukraine’s first female armored service leader and battlefield veteran

Known by her call sign “Malva”, Liudmyla Meniuk went from volunteer to seasoned fighter, speaking on the global stage about Ukraine’s ongoing battle for survival.

byChristine Chraibi

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People of Ukraine

How Buffett-funded rehab rebuilds lives of Ukraine’s war amputees

As multi-limb loss branded thousands of Ukrainians untreatable, Lviv's Superhuman Center stepped in to tackle the war trauma crisis sweeping the nation.

byMaria Tril

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People of Ukraine

Mariupol Defender reclaims voice and spirit after 2.5 years in Russian captivity

Ukrainian Marine Yura Hulchuk captured hearts nationwide after his release from Russian captivity, arriving home unable to speak or respond emotionally to his mother’s tearful embrace. Now, Yura has finally broken his silence and is making significant progress in his recovery.

byChristine Chraibi

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Ukrainian acrobat swaps Cirque du Soleil for tank battles

Ukrainian aerial acrobat and circus ace now performs pirouettes with his tank, leading a daring mission to recover a high-tech Russian tank.

byChristine Chraibi

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People of Ukraine

I am a sexless being. I know not what it is to be a woman at war

Men's underwear has replaced stilettos for artist-turned-soldier Eva Tur; she calls comrades "buddy" and "brother," but knows not how to be female in the hell of war

byChristine Chraibi

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Stolen childhood: Ukrainian teens recount grim experiences under Russian occupation

Fear, violence and forced conscription drive Ukrainian teens to leave occupied towns

byChristine Chraibi

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“With this tattoo, they wouldn’t take me a POW.” Ukrainian top manager takes up arms

A Ukrainian platoon sergeant explains why it is terrible to romanticize war and why he is in the Russian list of Ukrainian so-called "nazis" since 2015.

byBohdan Ben

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“We must help people make this unnatural choice” – Ukraine fighters on mobilization

Soldiers argue that while war goes against human nature, new mobilization rules would help civilians do their duty for the greater good and avoid a much worse evil - Russian occupation.

byBohdan Ben