Life in Ukraine

Ukrainians were never afraid to speak out and take to the streets. Revolutions shaped modern Ukraine, and this is a love letter to one of them—the Orange Revolution of 2004.

From Tsarist decrees to Putin’s propaganda, Russia has long aimed to erase the Ukrainian language. This chronicle of oppression reveals why Ukrainians are fighting so fiercely for their identity—and their right to speak.

The Revolution of Dignity was a turning point for Ukraine. It showed the world that Ukrainians wanted a democratic future, free from corruption and Russian control.

From the shoulders of a defiant teenager in occupied Mariupol to the stage of a Harry Styles concert—the Ukrainian flag has become a symbol of resistance and solidarity worldwide. This is the story behind Ukraine’s blue and yellow emblem of hope.

This year, Ukraine's state budget faces an unprecedented fiscal crisis. War has devastated the country’s economy, severely diminishing tax revenues. The urgent need to fund defence has also exacerbated the complicated situation Ukraine has found itself in. So what does Ukraine have in its wallet for 2024?