Teen who fled war in Ukraine and came to Wales tells of heartbreak at losing father who stayed behind Now Yuliia Batrak plans an emotional return for her school prom in his memory Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Both sides suffer heavy losses as Ukrainian counteroffensive makes small gains; Ukrainians take reconstruction efforts into own hands as billions in aid pledged at London forum The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2023
‘With help, we might survive’: Kyiv sees sharp rise in homeless people Since Russia’s invasion, many more people on the streets that volunteers offering food and other help can’t keep up with demand The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023
2023 Chevron Championship: Amari Avery helped USC win Pac-12s earlier this week, and now she’s tearing it up at a major – without any practice rounds This marks Avery’s third start on the LPGA and her first time making the cut. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2023
How we met: ‘I had gone straight from the bar to the airport – then I sat next to her on the plane’ Laurens, 45, met Alona, 33, on a flight and offered her ‘the cheesiest opening line’. Soon afterwards, she agreed to accompany him to his cousin’s wedding. They now live together in Tanzania The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023
Spain trains Ukrainian volunteers ahead of expected Russian offensive When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, Alona, a Ukrainian who has lived in Spain for 14 years, felt compelled to return home to defend her country. Reuters · Feb 9, 2023
'How many graves? Go count them': Russia batters Ukraine's east SEVERODONETSK, Ukraine — The rows of graves were marked with simple crosses of fresh-cut wood. Black plaques with gold lettering declared the names. The occasional wreath broke the monotony of dull earthen colors, and, in the front, three rectangular holes awaited the newly fallen. Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2022
'Mornings are the most difficult... checking to see if our friends are still alive' Writer on what life is like for Ukrainians abroad trying to deal with Russia's invasion Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022