Ukraine war
Ukraine war two years on – graffiti left by Russian soldiers has a dark and sobering message
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Ukraine war two years on – graffiti left by Russian soldiers has a dark and sobering message
The graffiti left behind by Russian soldiers sends a sober message about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
'This is a city of homeless people': Finding hope in the horror with hidden heroes of Ukraine
![Father Vitaliy Novak on the ground in Ukraine](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1583_Ukraine_STRIH_final_TV-verzia_na-synchron.01_08_23_04.Still199.jpg?w=768)
'This is a city of homeless people': Finding hope in the horror with hidden heroes of Ukraine
The Ukrainian musicians fighting rocket attacks with rehearsals
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The Ukrainian musicians fighting rocket attacks with rehearsals
Who will form an Anti-Stupidity Party to save us from ourselves?
Who will form an Anti-Stupidity Party to save us from ourselves?
First western band to play war-torn Ukraine The Tiger Lillies say it’s their ‘duty’
First western band to play war-torn Ukraine The Tiger Lillies say it’s their ‘duty’
More than 8 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to Europe but only 1 in 3 have found work
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More than 8 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to Europe but only 1 in 3 have found work
History haunts modern life, but will we ever learn from it?
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History haunts modern life, but will we ever learn from it?
How does a Ukrainian Christmas differ from a British one? Host families and their guests are about to find out
![Tetiana Tarasovska, Richard Hawes, Polina Tarasovska, Nesta Hawes and Victoria Zavalnuk](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1543-Ukraine-Xmas_IMG_2604.jpg?w=768)
How does a Ukrainian Christmas differ from a British one? Host families and their guests are about to find out
Andrey Kurkov: 'Ukraine is a very democratic country with a good pinch of anarchy'
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Andrey Kurkov: 'Ukraine is a very democratic country with a good pinch of anarchy'
As McDonald’s announces it's leaving Russia for good, here’s a brief history of McDiplomacy
![The McDonald's on Kyiv's Independence Square, pictured in 2020. Image: Steven MacKenzie](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/698af4b5-1b00-4c09-982f-427086.jpg?w=768)
As McDonald’s announces it's leaving Russia for good, here’s a brief history of McDiplomacy
A young woodwork star's latest creation has raised £250,000 for children in Ukraine
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A young woodwork star's latest creation has raised £250,000 for children in Ukraine
Homeless in Ukraine: Former rough sleepers are supporting their shell-shocked compatriots in Kharkiv
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Homeless in Ukraine: Former rough sleepers are supporting their shell-shocked compatriots in Kharkiv
Musicians record fundraiser protest song in support of Ukraine
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Musicians record fundraiser protest song in support of Ukraine
This Spring Statement is not about Ukraine, no matter what Sunak says
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This Spring Statement is not about Ukraine, no matter what Sunak says
Homes for Ukraine: Hotel opens doors to refugees after housing rough sleepers in pandemic
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Homes for Ukraine: Hotel opens doors to refugees after housing rough sleepers in pandemic
Inside a Kyiv homeless hostel with the frontline workers saving lives
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Inside a Kyiv homeless hostel with the frontline workers saving lives
'I locked my flat in tears': The diary of one Ukrainian refugee's two-week journey to the UK
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'I locked my flat in tears': The diary of one Ukrainian refugee's two-week journey to the UK
Over 100 UK firms are stepping up to hire Ukraine refugees
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Over 100 UK firms are stepping up to hire Ukraine refugees
Could refugees be housed in the seized mansions of Russian oligarchs? We asked a lawyer
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Could refugees be housed in the seized mansions of Russian oligarchs? We asked a lawyer
Priti Patel authorises three year visas for Ukrainian surrogates
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Priti Patel authorises three year visas for Ukrainian surrogates
Gig economy platform Upwork is the latest company allowing users to support Ukrainians
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Gig economy platform Upwork is the latest company allowing users to support Ukrainians
Protesters occupy Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's London mansion
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Protesters occupy Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's London mansion
How Hungarians are welcoming refugees from Ukraine
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How Hungarians are welcoming refugees from Ukraine
'Maybe we gather foreigners in some other place': Ukraine ambassador on discrimination at border
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'Maybe we gather foreigners in some other place': Ukraine ambassador on discrimination at border
Transnistria: The country that doesn't exist but could shape the future of Russia and Europe
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