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Myanmar’s hidden war: Russia’s other battlefield

Since 2021, Myanmar has been plunged into a brutal civil war. It began when the military overthrew the democratically elected government, igniting mass protests across the country. The peaceful resistance was quickly met with violent crackdowns — bullets against banners....

Genocide of the Crimean Tatars: an ongoing crime

In collaboration with the “Where are our people?” project by Ukrainian non-profit PR Army, the Ukraїner team is investigating Russia’s crimes against Crimean Tatars throughout history and their enduring impacts today. In this article, we provide a...

Personal doctor of the Ethiopian emperor

The multimedia online platform Local History explores Ukraine’s past and present while promoting history through print magazines and online materials. These stories are unique discoveries from archives, conversations with descendants of historical figures, eyewitnesses, and experts. Here is a piece...

Why do Ukrainians oppose elections during the war?

Over 400 Ukrainian civil society organisations have signed a statement declaring that democratic elections cannot be held without the establishment of a lasting peace. This initiative, launched by Civil Network OPORA, an organisation with years of experience monitoring the...

A former German soldier brings hope to Ukraine’s war zones

Michael Kröger, a former Bundeswehr soldier, has been living in Kyiv since 2018. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, he didn’t flee. Instead, he stayed behind to provide aid and has been doing that ever since....

Defining Peace in Ukraine: Understanding the Russo-Ukrainian Wars of 1918–1921 and 2014–Present

Ukraine’s centuries-old struggle against Russian colonisation stretches back to the 17th century and still rages on. In this article, Kyrylo Cyril Kutcher from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University of New Zealand draws parallels between the current Russian invasion and...

Ukraine Through the Eyes of Henry Thomas Marsh

This episode of “Ukraine Through the Eyes of Others” features Henry Thomas Marsh, a renowned English neurosurgeon and pioneer in the field, with strong professional connections to Ukraine.

Ukraine Through the Eyes of Christian Borys

Our next episode of Ukraine Through the Eyes of Others features Christian Borys, the founder of Saint Javelin, which has gained attention for using art and merchandise to support Ukraine during the war. The company, known for its iconic image...

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