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Businesses have been hit hard by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Finca Coffee, a coffee roasting company, managed to relocate its operation from Hostomel, outside Kyiv, to Rivne, in western Urkaine as part of a ministry of economy's programme, which supports entrepreneurs to equipment and workers to safer areas. Smaller businesses, however, have to fend for themselves.

Businesses have been hit hard by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Finca Coffee, a coffee roasting company, managed to relocate its operation from Hostomel, outside Kyiv, to Rivne, in western Urkaine as part of a ministry of economy's programme, which supports entrepreneurs to equipment and workers to safer areas. Smaller businesses, however, have to fend for themselves. © Vitaliy Koval Facebook page

Ukraine: Businesses Relocate to Safer West

With government help, hundreds of strategic enterprises have moved to the safer west of the country. Smaller businesses, however, have to fend for themselves.

13 Jun 22

Ukrainian tank crew trains with infantry nearby on May 09, 2022 near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine.

Ukrainian tank crew trains with infantry nearby on May 09, 2022 near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine. © John Moore/Getty Images

Analysis: Intelligence Report Warns of “Absolute Inequality” on the Battlefield

“By not providing missile defence systems in sufficient quantities, the West will make a historic mistake that will cost hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian lives.”

10 Jun 22

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https://iwpr.net/global-voices/ukraine-teenage-orphan-heading-his-family © Photo courtesy of Viacheslav Yalov

Ukraine: The Teenage Orphan Heading His Family

Eighteen-year-old looks after his four siblings after their mother was killed in a bombing.

9 Jun 22

Ukrposhta has issued the final postage stamps of the "Russian warship..." series.

Ukrposhta has issued the final postage stamps of the "Russian warship..." series. © Ukrposhta

Ukraine: Symbolic Stamp Breaks Sales Records

Commemorative item empowers people to unite over the anxieties and victories of the war.

8 Jun 22

Ukraine: Return to Hostomel

The human story behind just one atrocity in the Kyiv suburbs.

3 Jun 22

Saint Volodymyr's Cathedral is one of Kyiv's major landmarks and the mother cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriacate, which won control over the claims of the denomination linked to the Moscow Patriarchate. Many experts see the latter institution as having played an active role in the ongoing conflict.

Saint Volodymyr's Cathedral is one of Kyiv's major landmarks and the mother cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriacate, which won control over the claims of the denomination linked to the Moscow Patriarchate. Many experts see the latter institution as having played an active role in the ongoing conflict. © Monica Ellena

Ukraine Debates Role of Moscow Patriarchate

Many experts see institution as having played an active role in the ongoing conflict.

25 May 22

(L) Fedir Sandor, head of the sociology faculty at Uzhhorod University, enlisted in the Ukrainian military and he still conducts virtual lectures from the trenches. (R) Fedir Shandor (centre) with his army friends.

(L) Fedir Sandor, head of the sociology faculty at Uzhhorod University, enlisted in the Ukrainian military and he still conducts virtual lectures from the trenches. (R) Fedir Shandor (centre) with his army friends. © (L) Uzhhorod University (R) photo courtesy of Fedir Shandor

Ukraine: The Professor on the Frontline

Giving lectures from the trenches, one sociologist combines military service with academia.

24 May 22

In 2014 Ekaterina moved to Kyiv from Luhansk, in eastern Ukraine. Her older sister, Iryna, stayed behind. When Ekaterina had to flee Ukraine's capital due to shelling Iryna did not believe her accounts about Russians bombing against civilians.

In 2014 Ekaterina moved to Kyiv from Luhansk, in eastern Ukraine. Her older sister, Iryna, stayed behind. When Ekaterina had to flee Ukraine's capital due to shelling Iryna did not believe her accounts about Russians bombing against civilians. © Piotr Garciu

The Sisters Torn Apart by Russia’s Invasion

While some Ukrainians flee shelling and occupation, those living beyond Russian lines do not believe civilians are being targeted.

19 May 22

Ukrainian forces have managed to largely halt the Russian advance around the capital, but shelling and air strikes persist, driving up civilian and military casualties caused by Russia's large-scale invasion launched in Feb. 24.

Ukrainian forces have managed to largely halt the Russian advance around the capital, but shelling and air strikes persist, driving up civilian and military casualties caused by Russia's large-scale invasion launched in Feb. 24. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images

Ukraine: The Clinic in an Underground Car Park

Volunteer medical centre can provide everything from dressings to surgery.

18 May 22

A poster near the memorial site Malakhov Kurgan reads “Thank you to the Russian army and each soldier – Z, for Russia”.

A poster near the memorial site Malakhov Kurgan reads “Thank you to the Russian army and each soldier – Z, for Russia”. © IWPR

Crimea: War Shrouded by Moscow’s Propaganda Fog

With Ukrainian news sites blocked, disinformation shapes people’s perception of events.

16 May 22

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