Ukraine's New York: the Struggle for Change on the Frontline
The war confounds young people’s efforts to revitalise Ukraine’s embattled east and counter Russian propaganda.
The war confounds young people’s efforts to revitalise Ukraine’s embattled east and counter Russian propaganda.
With Russian peacekeepers in Nagorny Karabakh, the region is Baku’s Achilles’ heel.
"We came because we could no longer stand watching it on TV – we thought we had to do something."
Civil society mobilises as western city becomes a hub for those displaced by the war.
“We will contribute with training and with support to help cover the story.”
As talks grapple with cease-fires and humanitarian corridors, the outlines of a deal are in view.
With ties to both Russia and Ukraine, Tiraspol commits to support those fleeing conflict while neither endorsing nor condemning the war.
“The only thing Russia has achieved is a united hatred against Russian occupiers in this once-loyal city.”
As thousands of refugees arrive, opinion is split over the war unfolding next door.
Locals say that they are determined to help keep the historic port’s spirit alive.