Aid Groups Accuse Russia of Taking...

Over 20,000 Ukrainian children are allegedly being forcibly deported or transferred to Russia or Russian-occupied territory, according to accusations made by Kyiv authorities against Moscow. And to mark World’s Children Day on November 20, Human rights activists are drawing attention to Russia’s violation of international child protection laws.

Support,OpportunitiesStitching Lives Together Found by Women...

Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Natalia Dresvyannikova managed a women’s shelter in the Kyiv region that helped women go through a difficult time.The shelter welcomed displaced women and those released from captivity following the invasion.These women now get employment assistance after being taught how to embroider.Narrated by Anna Rice, Iryna Shynkarenko has this story. VOA …

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Ukrainian Female Soldiers Receive First Official...

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has approved a female uniform, and 42,000 women are now serving in the Ukrainian military.

Ukrainian Families with Children Forced to...

A few kilometers from the frontlines is where the Ukrainian city of Huliaipole [pron. hool-aye-poh-leh] is located. There are still some residents there, including families with children, despite the ongoing shelling. Eva Myronova spoke with one family about why they are staying. Anna Rice narrates the story. VOA News

Ukrainians Prepare for Second War Winter

Ukrainians are preparing for wintertime power outages caused by Russian attacks, with the lessons from last winter still fresh in their minds.

Dutch Athlete Completes 2,500 Kilometers to...

To raise funds for ambulances on the front lines in Ukraine, a runner has finished a 50-day ultramarathon from Amsterdam to Kyiv. Duth National Boas Kragtwik completed his 2,500-kilometer run in Kyiv, where reporter Lesia Bakalets was at the finishing line.

Firehouse and Post Office on Opposite...

City workers man their posts at a firehouse and post office near the front lines as Russia alters in on the city of Kupiansk in the north of Ukraine’s war zone and retreats from cities in the south, but all of them want to find safety away from the war.

Colorado Ukrainian Community Hosts Job Fair...

A job fair for recently arrived war refugees was organized by a Ukrainian community group in the western U.S. state of Colorado.

City in Northeastern Ukraine Under Attack

Russian forces are pounding the city of Kupiansk in the northeast while Ukrainian forces begin their counteroffensive in the south.Families evacuate the city under attack and soldiers prepare for battle.

Ukraine War Changes Women’s Lives Forever

The military in Ukraine is made up of tens of thousands of women who fight Russian aggression in both combat and noncombat roles. Other women, meanwhile, face physical and mental pressure as they work behind frontlines to support their families and start over.