Ukrainians have always felt closely tied to their land, often expressing this through literature and folktales. But these connections have grown even stronger since the country was invaded by Russia ...

A man evacuates a cow in the flooded Korabel (Island) microdistrict of Kherson on June 6, 2023, after Russian forces blew up the Kakhovka Dam. Photo by Valentyna Gurova/Suspilne Ukraine/JSC ...

Ukraine, the gem of Eastern Europe, is strategically located between Russia and the rest of the European continent, with access to the Black Sea in its southern part. Its capital, Kyiv, is a vibrant ...

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