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Yuliia, in her daughter´s room, holding a  blockflute. In the background a bed and a desk.

Art, music and hope: a family’s journey to safety in Moldova

When Russia’s war on Ukraine started, the lives of Yuliia, a former kindergarten teacher, Kostiantyn, an engineer, and their two children were upended. This family from Kyiv faced a difficult decision: to stay or to seek refuge elsewhere.

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Field blog
A white dog sitting in the front, in the background of the living room Ihor and his mother.

Homecoming dreams: a story of resilience and rebuilding

Ihor lives in the village of Pervomaiske, roughly 400km south of Kyiv. Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he found himself at the centre of intense fighting. In 2022 the frontline dissected his neighbourhood, with fighting in the streets.

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Field blog
Children study and play in a newly rehabilitated shelter that provides a sense of safety and comfort

Bringing normalcy to a war-torn Ukraine

“For a year, I felt homeless. I am so grateful to these people for repairing my roof and windows,” says Oksana, resident of the Obukhovychi village in Northern Ukraine.

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Photo story
People and a dog being evacuated in a rubber boat.

A disaster in photos: Nova Kakhovka dam breach in Ukraine

In the early hours of 6 June, an explosion destroyed a critical infrastructure in southern Ukraine – the Nova Kakhovka dam. This vast amount of water was unleashed downstream along the Dnipro river, flooding dozens of settlements.

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Photo story
People in a crowded street

Assisting Ukraine: EU emergency relief in action

Almost 1 month has passed since Russia launched its war of aggression on Ukraine. Since the start of the invasion, the EU has been working around the clock to provide emergency relief to those in need.

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Field blog