Yulia Abibok

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Ukrainian soldiers walk past destroyed buildings on the front line on December 8, 2021 in Marinka, Ukraine. A build-up of Russian troops along the border with Ukraine has heightened worries that Russia intends to invade the Donbas region.

Ukrainian soldiers walk past destroyed buildings on the front line on December 8, 2021 in Marinka, Ukraine. A build-up of Russian troops along the border with Ukraine has heightened worries that Russia intends to invade the Donbas region. © Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images

Ukrainians Fatalistic Amid Fears of Russian Invasion

“Where could we flee? We have nothing to lose.”

12 Jan 22

Ukraine’s Afghan Diaspora Sees Change Coming

Unlike previous incomers, recent arrivals are expected to be awarded asylum or complementary protection.

5 Nov 21

A protest in Berlin demanding the release of Ukrainian POW's.

A protest in Berlin demanding the release of Ukrainian POW's. © Maryna Shiefer's Archives

Ukrainian Prisoner-of-War Exchange Deadlocked

Experts warn of "ugly and dirty political game" over detainees.

11 May 21

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Ukrainian positions on in the Kherson region, 27 April 2021.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Ukrainian positions on in the Kherson region, 27 April 2021. © The Presidential Office of Ukraine

Ukrainian Border Towns Calm in Face of Russian Buildup

Locals report hearing heavy weapons fire but feel in no immediate danger.

30 Apr 21

A view of the mines in the town of Toretsk in Donetsk region. If they were flooded, the river at the territory of the natural reservation Kleban-Byk would be contaminated.

A view of the mines in the town of Toretsk in Donetsk region. If they were flooded, the river at the territory of the natural reservation Kleban-Byk would be contaminated. © Yulia Abibok

Ukraine’s Coal Industry in Crisis

The devastating effect of decades of neglect and corruption have been exacerbated by conflict.

22 Jan 21

At the Stanytsia Luhanska checkpoint, people who arrived from the Luhansk side are waiting for Ukrainian border guards' permission to enter the Ukrainian-controlled territory. (Photo: The Right to Protection NGO)

At the Stanytsia Luhanska checkpoint, people who arrived from the Luhansk side are waiting for Ukrainian border guards' permission to enter the Ukrainian-controlled territory. (Photo: The Right to Protection NGO)

Trapped in Eastern Ukraine

Some people are desperate to find a way to leave the de facto republics.

28 Aug 20

Ukrainian president and former comedian Volodymyr Zelensky. (Photo: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Ukrainian president and former comedian Volodymyr Zelensky. (Photo: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Ukraine Prepares for Elections

Politicians turn their attention to the war-torn east.

17 Jul 19

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