Life in Ukraine

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.

In Ukraine's second-largest city, the winter holidays look very different from what the rest of the world knows. For the children of this war-torn city, celebrating St. Nicholas Day—a holiday traditionally filled with warmth and festivity—means descending into the metro stations, where the city's underground schools have become a refuge.

Passion UA is a team that’s just beginning its journey on the global esports stage but has already captured the hearts of fans. In 2024, they made it to the biggest CS2 tournament — Perfect World Shanghai Major. How did they manage to achieve this? It’s a story of young talent, ambition, and an unwavering drive for victory.

As the war in Ukraine continues, civilians in Kyiv share what it's like to live through nightly Russian drone attacks and the toll it takes on their physical and mental health.

“When the power is on, and we can use the projector to watch a movie, it brings a lot of joy,” says Serhii Surepin from Kyiv, as he prepares for another brutal winter. Russia’s attacks have shattered Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, turning power outages into a harsh new reality. Like countless Ukrainians, Serhii is finding ways to endure the cold and darkness, making even the smallest comforts feel like triumphs.

Once starved by Moscow-made artificial hunger, the Holodomor genocide, and now under attack by Russia’s aggression, Ukraine has defied the odds to provide global food security. The nation honors its tragic past on Holodomor Remembrance Day and continues to feed the world, knowing all too well the trauma of starvation.