Life in Ukraine

The ideals of the Olympic Games—celebrating peace, friendship, and the human spirit—contrast sharply with the ongoing challenges faced by Ukrainian athletes due to the war crimes committed by Russia.

On the path to the EU, Ukraine faces a dual challenge: implementing reforms and fighting a major war.

Madina Taimazova, a Russian judoka with military affiliations who also attended a pro-Kremlin event, is still being considered as a “neutral” for the Olympics in Paris this summer. Here’s all you need to know about her.

Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, the endangered Great Spotted Eagle faces heightened risks as Russia’s military activities disrupt their natural habitats. The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam and the resulting ecological damage further threaten these majestic birds, underscoring the broader environmental damage caused by the war.

There’s a lot of talk about rebuilding Ukraine, and much of the conversation is around infrastructure, inanimate objects that may crumble—only to have something new stand in its place. However, there is the underlooked human element of rebuilding, which has a much more complicated roadmap to recovery. 

Ukraine never does it the easy way. Today, the team made amends for Monday’s defeat against Romania with a 2-1 comeback victory against Slovakia.