Life in Ukraine

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine brought suffering not only to people but also to the most vulnerable of all—animals. Volunteers determined to save them started evacuations in the first days and have not stopped since. 

Before the full-scale invasion, Ukraine could fully supply itself with energy and even export it abroad. But the war has changed everything. The Ukrainian energy system is being destroyed, and energy prices are rising in Europe.

Ukraine is in its second year of war; another winter has passed—that of cold weather and bad news. As spring starts, it is warm on the battlefield, which means that the ground meets the conditions for mechanized assaults. In the country’s rear, it means good weather and people once again leaving their homes en masse in search of comfort.

The stories of people from Ukraine who risked their lives during World War Two to save others and were awarded the title of Righteous Among the Nations.

When a decision is made, it always comes with a known certainty—uncertainty. Safety is never truly guaranteed, risks are never fully outlined, and no answers or fix-all solutions are ever offered, but Ukrainian women refuse to simply give up.

For Ukraine, Europe Day isn’t mere symbolism. It’s a huge step towards a new national identity, and a reminder for Europe of the fragility of peace on the continent.