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RSSKeeping warm, keeping hope alive: how the EU supports people of Kherson on the second winter of war
Today, 2 years after the start of the full-scale war and 15 months since the liberation of Kherson, the city’s new reality is much more grim.
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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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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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Ukrainian women fight to reclaim their lives and futures
“One day, they came and pulled me out of the basement. 4 hefty guys, well-armed, positioned me in front of the house with rifles and began interrogating me.”
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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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4 ways the EU supports Ukrainians during the most difficult winter
War, power cuts, freezing temperatures: Ukrainians are going through one of the most arduous winters in recent history after Russian attacks have left millions without reliable access to electricity and heating.
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7 crises to keep in mind in 2023
In 2022, the EU and its Member States were among the leading donors of humanitarian aid in the world.
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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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A message from EU humanitarian worker in Ukraine
Volodymyr is a humanitarian worker who has been working for the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations in Kyiv since 2016.
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A story of 2 volunteers in Ukraine
2 young brothers, Hennati and Ivan, are back on their feet and lend a helping hand to others.
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A Ukrainian mother’s journey for a safer future in Moldova
On the morning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, 34-year-old public servant Viktoriia from Dnipropetrovsk oblast went to work as on any other day.
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An ambulance bus named wisdom: how ‘Sophia’ will save lives
Sophia – ‘wisdom’ in Greek - is one of 5 fully equipped ambulance buses that will go to different parts of Ukraine. They have been contributed by Norway and are delivered via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
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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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Born under fire: despite the war, new life in Ukraine prevails
A year ago, this maternity hospital in Chernihiv, northern Ukraine, was surrounded by Russian forces. But despite the shelling, the maternity ward did not stop its operations for a single day.
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Eastern Ukraine: getting the taps running again
In eastern Ukraine, the ongoing conflict continues to cause damage to housing, schools, health facilities and water and electricity supply.
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Empowering the vulnerable: EU supports senior Ukrainians affected by war
“We’ve lost everything. But one day, we will return home.” These words are most often heard in conversations with senior Ukrainians who have been suffering from the Russian invasion since February 2022.
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EU solidarity with Ukraine: how the EU is providing emergency assistance
The EU, together with its partners, supports Ukraine with emergency assistance, both humanitarian aid and civil protection.
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Fleeing Ukraine through the eyes of Polina
“War is the most terrible thing in the world.” Polina, a 19-year-old student from Ukraine, left Ukraine on the first day of the Russian invasion.
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From darkness to light: how Ukrainian children find comfort and safety in shelters
Feeling safe and being social are crucial for children in times of war. Kindergarten children in Slavutych, in northern Ukraine, will be safe in a bomb shelter that was restored and equipped by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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Healing souls: how sexual violence survivors in Ukraine reclaim their lives
19 June marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. On this occasion, learn about the work of Kateryna, a crisis psychologist who has been providing assistance to people affected by sexual violence in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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