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- War in Ukraine
Vlada Toporkova
Vlada is a writer and editor for the UNITED24 Media. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep commitment to truth, she uncovers the human stories behind the headlines, ensuring the world stays informed on the critical events shaping Ukraine’s future.
Articles
- From the Mariupol Drama Theatre, where children sought shelter at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, to the frescoed home of artist Polina Rayko in Oleshky, and the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa—no part of Ukraine’s history is safe from Russia’s aggression. Whether by missile or occupation, Ukraine’s centuries-old culture and history, like its people, are being relentlessly destroyed.
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- Life in Ukraine
In just six years, Ukraine has surged from 102nd to 5th place globally in digital public services—all while enduring relentless Russian attacks. But how did a nation at war transform into a leader of the digital revolution?- Category
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“I had a wonderful childhood, a great life, and good friends,” says Dany, a 27-year-old drone pilot, recalling her home city of Luhansk with a wistful smile. When Russia occupied Luhansk in 2014, she was just 16. Today, as Russia bombards Kharkiv and Kyiv—the cities she now calls home—Dany is no longer a child. Today, she serves in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and fights back. “I won’t let them take my home from me twice.”- Category
- War in Ukraine
While Ukrainian chess players fall victim to Russia’s ongoing invasion, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) is on the verge of fully reinstating Russia and Belarus in global chess—a decision that could forever stain the sport’s integrity and hand Moscow a major propaganda victory.- Category
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"Some bodies have ropes around their necks, tied hands, broken limbs, and burn wounds,” said Kharkiv region governor Oleh Syniehubov, recounting the horrors of Russian occupation in Izium. On September 15, 2022, Ukraine discovered several mass graves in the woods near the city. One site contained over 400 bodies of civilians and soldiers, tortured and killed by the Russian army.- Category
- War in Ukraine
Russia shows no restraint in its bombing campaign against Ukrainian cities. Just throughout August and September 2024, Ukraine has faced Russian airstrikes every day.