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Audrey MacAlpine

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Audrey lived in Ukraine since, May 2022. Until the spring of 2024 she worked as a Field Lead for HopeFull Charity traveling between Kharkiv, Zaphorizia, Mykolayiv, Kherson and Odesa baring witness to some of the most pivotal moments of the war including the liberation of Kherson and the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. She has traveled extensively though Ukraine and has visited over 600 towns and villages through her work. She graduated from New York University with a BA in Romance Languages in 2014.

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Audrey MacAlpine
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Culture
Revisiting a 90s Christmas Classic That Unites a Famous Ukrainian Song, a Trump Cameo, and Kevin McAllister's Ingenuity
Nothing says Christmas quite like the timeless charm of the Home Alone series—a nostalgic mix of holiday cheer, ingenious booby traps, surprising cameos, and the sound of ‘Carol of the Bells.’ So, just like most other media outlets, we thought we’d write about it, too.
Dec 23, 2024 18:09
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Audrey MacAlpine
Category
Life in Ukraine
As the War Nears Its Third Year, Here’s What Peace Means For Ukrainians
In a recent national poll, Ukrainians shared their thoughts on negotiating with Russia, the EU, and NATO , as well as which foreign figures they trust the most.
Dec 20, 2024 16:44
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Audrey MacAlpine
Category
World
Who is Freidrich Merz, the Likely Next Leader of Germany?
Friedrich Merz has emerged as a strong contender to replace Olaf Scholz following the chancellor’s recent vote of no confidence. Known for his firm support for Ukraine, Merz has called for a decisive shift in Germany’s foreign policy including long-range missiles for Kyiv.
Dec 16, 2024 23:06
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Audrey MacAlpine
Category
Perspectives
What Syrians Think About Ukraine’s Fight Against the Same Aggressor, Russia
“Never lose hope,” says Sara, a 28-year-old pharmacist from Hama, Syria. Years of war under Russian bombs, Syrians now watch with a unique perspective, as Ukraine battles its own existential fight.
Dec 16, 2024 13:06
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Audrey MacAlpine
Category
War in Ukraine
One Night with a Drone Hunting Unit, Guarding Ukraine’s Skies
Every day across Ukraine, sirens pierce the skies. Someone, somewhere, is in danger—or worse. But who are the men and women working behind the scenes to protect them? When the sirens sound, they don’t run to bomb shelters. Instead, they rush to their posts, ready to defend.
Dec 10, 2024 17:15
Author
Audrey MacAlpine
Category
World
All the Toppled Authoritarian Dictators Russia Gave Asylum To Over the Years
From Yanukovych to Assad, the list of exiled autocrats is growing in Moscow.
Dec 09, 2024 19:51