These Ukrainian artists capture the country's spirit and the war's toll
2 years, 10 months ago

These Ukrainian artists capture the country's spirit and the war's toll

NPR  

These Ukrainian artists capture the country's spirit and the war's toll Enlarge this image toggle caption Sana Shahmuradova Sana Shahmuradova After the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Sana Shahmuradova, a full-time artist, had to move to the countryside. One illustration, which shows a cluster of sunflowers — Ukraine's national flower — growing out of skulls tagged with Russian flags, pays homage to the words of a Ukrainian woman shown in a viral video. Enlarge this image toggle caption Yuliana Yuliana Yuliana, a Ukrainian-born photographer and artist, emulates the "indestructible" spirit of Ukraine in a portrait of a woman, she tells NPR. Sponsor Message Valeriya Kamelkova Enlarge this image toggle caption Valeriya Kamelkova Valeriya Kamelkova Valeriya Kamelkova's portfolio is filled with colorful monsters, ice cream, dogs and even a yeti.

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A year of Russia’s war in Ukraine: Haunting photos of tragedy
1 year, 10 months ago

A year of Russia’s war in Ukraine: Haunting photos of tragedy

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago brought death, destruction and hardship to the country, and awakened fears of a new Cold War. The February 24, 2022 full-scale attack resulted in more than eight million Ukrainians fleeing in the greatest exodus of refugees that Europe has witnessed since World War II. In some areas, the ruins of apartment buildings and …

Ukraine war saga unfolds across the lives of 5 friends
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine war saga unfolds across the lives of 5 friends

Associated Press  

BUCHA, Ukraine — In the cemetery where Oleksii Zavadskyi and Yurii Stiahliuk are buried, the women they loved take drags on the men’s favorite brands of cigarettes. “We are still processing,” says Andrii Holovyn, 50, the community’s priest, who presided over Yurii’s funeral and those of countless other soldiers after him. “Probably the first thing we would do after is …

AP PHOTOS: In Ukraine, searing images capture a year of war
1 year, 11 months ago

AP PHOTOS: In Ukraine, searing images capture a year of war

Associated Press  

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago brought death, destruction and hardship to the country, and awakened fears of a new Cold War. The Feb. 24 attack resulted in more than 8 million Ukrainians fleeing their country in what was the greatest exodus of refugees Europe has witnessed since World War II. In some areas, the ruins of apartment buildings …

AP PHOTOS: Day 24: Scenes of resistance in war-torn Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Day 24: Scenes of resistance in war-torn Ukraine

Associated Press  

In a Kyiv basement converted into a nursery, nanny Svitlana Stetsiuk plays tenderly with a baby, one of 19 who have been separated from their biological parents who are out of the country as the war rages in Ukraine. In the western city of Lviv, the country’s cultural capital that until recently was mostly known for its elegant architecture, military …

How is war destroying Ukraine’s cultural heritage?
2 years, 10 months ago

How is war destroying Ukraine’s cultural heritage?

Al Jazeera  

On Tuesday, March 15 at 19:30 GMT: Russia’s war on Ukraine has killed hundreds of people and displaced over a million more. And as Russian forces move further into the country they are also destroying parts of Ukraine’s cultural heritage – tactics common to war. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said “we must safeguard the cultural heritage in Ukraine, as a …

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