Ukrainian emergency workers clear the debris at the site of Russia’s air attack, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Friday, March 22, 2024. Andriy Andriyenko/AP hide caption toggle caption Andriy Andriyenko/AP Ukrainian emergency workers clear the debris at the site of Russia’s air attack, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Friday, March 22, 2024. Andriy Andriyenko/AP
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Ukrainian Conductor Oksana Lyniv Arrives at the Met Opera
The Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv was preparing for a performance of Puccini’s “Turandot” at the Metropolitan Opera this month when she saw the news: A Russian drone had hit a building in Odesa, not far from the home of her parents-in-law. She called her family to ensure they were safe.
Family of slain Ukrainian journalist sues Fox News, alleging a cover up
A priest prays over the coffin of Oleksandra “Sasha” Kuvshynova, a Ukrainian journalist killed while working for Fox News in March 2022. Her parents have sued Fox News alleging wrongful death, fraud and defamation. Efrem Lukatsky/AP hide caption toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP A priest prays over the coffin of Oleksandra
‘Decolonizing’ Ukrainian Art, One Name-and-Shame Post at a Time
Hiding for days in the basement of a kindergarten in Bucha, the Kyiv suburb that became synonymous with Russian war crimes, Oksana Semenik had time to think. Outside, Russian troops were rampaging through the town, killing civilians who ventured into the streets. Knowing she might not make it out, Ms.
31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed so far in the war, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy answers media questions, during his press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption toggle caption Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy answers media questions, during his press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP KYIV, Ukraine — At least 31,000 Ukrainian troops
I'm a Ukrainian journalist. I never expected to be a war reporter in my own country
In March 2023, journalist Polina Lytvynova stands in a doorway of a destroyed building in Saltivka, a neighborhood of Kharkiv, Ukraine, that was severely damaged in the early stages of the war in 2022. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR In March 2023, journalist Polina Lytvynova stands in
Boredom Followed By Unexpected Tragedy: A Ukrainian Soldier's Life At War
A television screen shows President Volodymyr Zelensky’s addressing Russians the day Russia invaded Ukraine February 24, 2022. Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images A television screen shows President Volodymyr Zelensky’s addressing Russians the day Russia invaded Ukraine February 24, 2022.
Ukrainian caregivers in Italy feel affects of war from afar
Caregiver Liliya Khodunay cuts Anna’s hair in Anna’s home in Milan, Italy, in February 2023. Chiara Negrello hide caption toggle caption Chiara Negrello Caregiver Liliya Khodunay cuts Anna’s hair in Anna’s home in Milan, Italy, in February 2023. Chiara Negrello Prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, among European
Russia takes Ukrainian town of Avdiivka; Texas builds military camp on Mexico border
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories After a monthslong assault, Russian troops this weekend occupied the Ukrainian town of
FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian firm
Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, on Dec. 13, 2023. An FBI informant has been charged with lying to his handler about ties between Joe Biden and Hunter Biden and a Ukrainian energy company. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption