The majority of those leaving Russia’s Ukrainian war are grandmothers, moms, and children. Each refugee has a unique story to tell as well as future hopes
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has prompted several professional athletes to speak out in favour of their country. For many, though, simply speaking up is enough
The bloodied face of Olena Kurilo has become a symbol of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine and its population. They so impressed Zhenya Gershman, a Los Angeles-based artist, that she used the photograph to create a portrait of Kurilo
Nigerian students trapped in the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Kherson are pleading with authorities to do more to ensure their safe return home. Some of the estimated 80 students trapped in Kherson have attempted to flee to neighbouring countries during the last three weeks. However, not everyone was fortunate
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month, the country’s economy, technology, and transportation industries were all impacted by broad sanctions
For years, Russia has been sending mercenaries to African countries. According to new reports, some of those battle-hardened soldiers may be sent to Ukraine to help Russia invade its neighbour
On March 18, 109 empty strollers were put throughout Lviv’s old town to symbolize the children who have died as a result of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine
Thousands of civilians have fled Irpin, a town near Kyiv, after civilian areas were repeatedly attacked by Russian forces. RFE/RL spoke with some of the people who are still without power or gas for heating, and whose streets are still littered with bodies
More Russian shelling on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, took place in the early hours of March 15, with rounds striking multiple residential buildings. At least two high-rise buildings in Kiev’s Svyatoshyn area were severely damaged and set on fire
Myroslava Gongadze, VOA’s Eastern Europe Bureau Chief, reports from a refugee relief facility on the Poland-Ukraine border