Yulia Abibok

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Millions of people have fled Ukraine since the start of Russian invasion. © Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The Long Journey to Flee Russia’s Invasion

A Ukrainian journalist describes the arduous route from Kyiv to Berlin via Moldova, aided by an army of volunteers and an outpouring of camaraderie.

28 Apr 22

Ukraine’s IT Warriors

As the Ukrainian army fights Russia’s invasion on the ground, a parallel war unfolds in cyberspace.

17 Mar 22

A metro station turned bomb shelter in a suburban neighbourhood, Kyiv. (February 25, 2022) © IWPR

Kyiv Citizens Brace for Battle

Amid shock and anger, people in the capital are quickly adapting to war conditions.

26 Feb 22

Donbas Decides (Донбасс решает), a popular pro-separatist Telegram in Eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Telegram Battlefield

How guerilla media operations in the country’s east preceded - and amplified - Russia’s invasion.

25 Feb 22

A message appeared on several Ukrainian government websites on January 13 as part of a massive cyber attack. It reads in part: "Ukrainians! All information about you has become public, be afraid and expect the worst. This is for your past, present and future."

Cyberattacks Undermine Ukraine’s Security

Analysts highlight key weakness in hybrid war, alongside military build-ups and disinformation.

27 Jan 22

Ukrainian soldiers walk past destroyed buildings on the front line on December 8, 2021 in Marinka, Ukraine. A build-up of Russian troops along the border with Ukraine has heightened worries that Russia intends to invade the Donbas region. © Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images

Ukrainians Fatalistic Amid Fears of Russian Invasion

“Where could we flee? We have nothing to lose.”

12 Jan 22

Afghan refugees in Ukraine. © RBC-Ukraine

Ukraine’s Afghan Diaspora Sees Change Coming

Unlike previous incomers, recent arrivals are expected to be awarded asylum or complementary protection.

5 Nov 21

A protest in Berlin demanding the release of Ukrainian POW's.

Ukrainian Prisoner-of-War Exchange Deadlocked

Experts warn of "ugly and dirty political game" over detainees.

11 May 21

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Ukrainian positions on in the Kherson region, 27 April 2021. © The Presidential Office of Ukraine

Ukrainian Border Towns Calm in Face of Russian Buildup

Locals report hearing heavy weapons fire but feel in no immediate danger.

30 Apr 21

A view of the mines in the town of Toretsk in Donetsk region. If they were flooded, the river at the territory of the natural reservation Kleban-Byk would be contaminated. © Yulia Abibok

Ukraine’s Coal Industry in Crisis

The devastating effect of decades of neglect and corruption have been exacerbated by conflict.

22 Jan 21

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