Human rights defender warns Russia is expanding its army with recruits from occupied Ukrainian territories
She noted that on 1 April, a new conscription campaign started in occupied Crimea.
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Ukraine-born Miss Japan win reignites discussion of identity
Carolina Shiino, who moved from Ukraine at age 5, faced a wave of criticism after becoming the first naturalized Japanese citizen to win the Miss Japan pageant
“If we don’t stand together & close our borders, they’ll be here in 2 weeks & kill us all!” do not forget fallen Defender Oleh Kovalyshyn
Oleh Kovalyshyn. Warrior Author: Volodymyr Yermolenko A spacious room with a wall-hanging rug. His photo stands on the…
“You remained a faithful son of your Homeland,”- do not forget fallen Defender of Ukraine Vyacheslav Kyrylov
The Positive Cossack Author: Ruslan Horovy Vyacheslav Yuriyevych Kyrylov. Call sign “Kozak” (Cossack). These words reflect the entire…
The quiet front: the battle of identities in occupied Crimea and Donbas
History weaponized Just as heavily armored “little green men” invaded and occupied Crimea, and Russian tanks entered eastern…
“I’m going to war so that our young people won’t be killed,” – do not forget fallen Defender Roman Furyk
Why build a monument if I’m still alive? Roman Furyk: In Memoriam Author: Olha Sloniovska Roman Furyk was…
“I came here to fight, not to twiddle my thumbs,” – do not forget fallen Defender Andriy Nazarenko
NAZARENKO THE MECHANIC Author: Anton Sanchenko Andriy’s reconnaissance comrades were not very original when they first named him…
“Bless me, Father, for I am about to die for Ukraine,”- do not forget fallen Defender Vasyl Kindratsky
KINDRAT Author: Vasyl Shkliar “Bless me, Father, for I am about to die for Ukraine,” he said quietly,…
“Danya showed his determination… He chose Ukraine,” do not forget Danylo Didik, killed by pro-Russian terrorists
Danya’s Choice Author: Yuliya Iliukha His dream was to get a puppy. A typical wish for a child…
“Please get this ring back to my wife. Tell her I love her.”- do not forget fallen Defender Dmytro Prydatko
Over there, where I truly belong Dmytro Prydatko: in Memoriam Author: Maryna Lukyanova It’s been six years since…
“I’m for Ukraine. I will die if needed!”- do not forget fallen Defender Roman Nabiehov
Our compatriot Roman Nabiehov Authors: Kapranov Brothers We know nothing about Ukrainians. We, Ukrainians, know nothing about ourselves.…
“He’s no more. “Samoliot” is gone!”- do not forget fallen Defender Vadym Antonov
Vadym Antonov. He who soared to the heavens Author: Maria Starozhytska During military exercises in Petrivtsi, when…
“He was a maximalist, a romantic and a man of action,”- do not forget fallen Defender Vasyl Arkhipov
Vasyl Arkhipov Author: Nataliya Hurnytska Vasyl Vasylovych Arkhipov, 58 years old Date of birth: 31.10.1956 Date of death:…
“Don’t go back. Don’t go there anymore. Stay with me!”- do not forget fallen Defender Stepan Stefurak
The story of one death Author: Olena Stadnyk People have been dying since the dawn of time. This…
“Where do heroes like Zhora come from?”- do not forget murdered Defender Heorhiy Toropovsky
MAMA TANIA Author: Bohdan Zholdak Over the centuries, to the present day, leaders who have governed Ukraine have…
“I’m going to war to save lives, not to fight,”- do not forget fallen Defender Oleksandr Kondratiuk
Oleksandr Kondratiuk. Saving Lives Author: Maksym Lyzhov “I’m going to war to save lives, not to fight,” volunteer…
“I want to look my grandchildren in the eyes with a clear conscience,”- do not forget fallen Defender Mykola Kozlov.
Mykola Kozlov: Matviy, Grandson of Matviy Author: Yevhen Polozhiy In the context of his biography, Mykola Kozlov should…
“Yanukovych was just the beginning. Russia will wage war, we should be prepared”- do not forget fallen Defender Volodymyr Pytak
Volodymyr Pytak Author: Olha Dukhnich Nobody knows where that shirt originally came from. An embroidered black shirt, blacker…
“He gazed tenderly at photos of his family & prayed with fervour…”- do not forget fallen Defender Andriy Yurha
Andriy Yurha’s Story Author: Oleksandr Tereshchenko Heavy summer rain falls on the thirsty soil; a lone nut on…
“Russia has grabbed a piece of our land. People are dying every day… Why?”- do not forget fallen Defender Volodymyr Kyian
ABOUT VOLODIA, OLIA AND DANYLKO Author: Oleksandr Irvanets This story could have a fairytale beginning. Imagine: Olia and…