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Voice of America
04-03-2025
- General
- Voice of America
6.8 million Ukrainian refugees remain globally; fewer than half plan to return
As Ukraine's war enters its fourth year, 6.8 million Ukrainians remain refugees. Researchers say fewer than half plan to return when the war ends. From Kyiv, Lesia Bakalets reports on what can be done to encourage more of them to return to their homeland.
Voice of America
27-02-2025
- Voice of America
A Ukrainian village works to recover after Russian occupation
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Three years after Russian troops drove everyone in the village into a school basement for a month, the people of Yahidne, Ukraine, continue to repair and rebuild their homes. Lesia Bakalets visited this community about 90 kilometers north of Kyiv. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianets.
Voice of America
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Voice of America
Though battling fatigue and uncertainty, Ukrainians still express hope, polls show
No media source currently available The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Despite rising uncertainty over waning U.S. support, growing existential questions and ongoing Russian advances, polls find Ukrainians remain generally optimistic about their future. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianet.
Voice of America
19-02-2025
- General
- Voice of America
Program helps Ukrainians displaced by war find new homes
Many Ukrainians are dealing with the reality of starting over after losing their homes in the war with Russia. One project helps them find new homes and jobs while assisting in the development of small villages. Lesia Bakalets reports from the Kyiv region. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianets.
Voice of America
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Voice of America
Escape from war: How a Ukrainian evacuation center works
Police and volunteers in Ukraine are moving quickly to evacuate people from front-line areas as the Russian army advances. In the Donetsk region, the nearest transit evacuation center is in Pavlohrad. Lesia Bakalets reports on the support being given to evacuees who have nothing left. Videographer: Vladyslav Smilianets
