Orikhiv: City on the Verge
The few residents who remain in the shattered town await the next offensive, from whichever direction it comes.
27 Feb 23
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Russian Sergeant Sentenced to Ten Years for Beating and Robbing Civilians
Soldier threatened, beat and stole valuables from locals over several days in March 2022.
12 Sep 23
From Mariupol to Tallin via Russia: a Family’s Journey
A year ago, the Mykhailenkos endured shelling,interrogation and fear to escape Russian occupation.
27 Mar 23
Russian Soldiers Convicted of Executing Brothers
One brother survived and was able to identify those responsible for killing his two siblings.
6 Feb 25
Pressure on Central Asian Migrants in Russia Grows
Reports suggest that authorities are forcing workers to choose between deportation or fighting in Ukraine.
26 Jul 23
Light Over Darkness: Hannukah in Odesa
As Russian shelling plunges Ukraine into blackout, the Jewish community celebrates a miracle that has particular resonance amid the war.
22 Dec 22
Russia’s Forced Passport Scheme
Many thousands of Ukrainians have been forced to accept Russian citizenship in what some experts argue may account to a war crime.
18 Sep 25
Russians Flock to Central Asia
Fears of price rises, unemployment and accommodation shortages as hundreds of thousands seek to avoid military service.
15 Oct 22
Under Siege in Mariupol
A family describes the “hell” of days under Russian bombardment without water, fuel or contact with the outside world.
24 Mar 22
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