War in Ukraine

Two years of war has taken its toll on Ukraine, and the psychological wounds are becoming ever more apparent.

The outcome of the war in Ukraine is far from certain. But the Ukrainians are convinced that they will eventually retake the Crimean Peninsula. 

Many in Ukraine no longer want to share Christmas with the Russian enemy. The Christmas war has been declared, and Ukraine now celebrates Christmas on 25 December instead of 7 January.

Romanians close to the Ukrainian border are living in fear of Russian drone attacks.

One Ukrainian town has never been hit by Russian bombing: Uzhhorod, at the westernmost point of the country.

Nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children are thought to have been abducted and taken to Russia.

In the war-torn country the humble bicycle is helping keep vital social services running.

Since April, Russians have been encouraged to denounce fellow citizens that disagree with the war on Ukraine. 

 Mapping the World looks at how infrastructure has become a target in the war in Ukraine.

Mapping the World focuses on the former Soviet space and the Kremlin’s efforts to hold sway in these nations.

As the war continues, the cultural and linguistic derussification of Ukraine gathers pace.

A breakaway region of Moldova that is not recognised internationally, Transnistria is largely pro-Russian. The war in Ukraine has awakened fears that Russia will try to annex the region.

Ganna makes experimental jazz with a Slavic twist in an exclusive session at the Eurosonic festival.

It's all there in the name: These three young Ukrainians hope to spread good vibes at Europavox and beyond. 

Intense, hypnotic and energetic techno: Nastia is headlining the Stone Techno Festival 2025.