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Activism

A Ukrainian student’s fight to reach the UK and escape war

Search for Sanctuary — PhD student Artur Nadieev describes the bureaucratic nightmare he is facing as he tries to reach the UK to escape the crisis in Ukraine.

Written by: Jessie Williams

Activism

My battle with the Home Office to save my sisters fleeing war

Search for Sanctuary — A Ukrainian living in London describes her struggle to bring her family members seeking refuge from war into the UK due to an uncompassionate immigration system.

Written by: Daisy Schofield

Activism

The devastating plight of Ukranians fleeing war

Search for Sanctuary — With two million displaced by the war, people scrambling to find safety are being met with callous immigration systems and racism at the border.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Culture

A vivid portrait of everyday life & resistance in Ukraine

Since 2015, British artist Mark Neville, who lives in Kyiv, has been documenting Ukraine. Published on the cusp of war, his new photo book calls on the international community to urgently support the country.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Activism

Protestors gather outside the Russian embassy – in photos

‘Hands off Ukraine‘ — Hundreds gathered over the weekend both outside Russia's embassy in Kensington and in Downing Street calling for Vladimir Putin to withdraw from Ukraine.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Activism

On the brink of war, Ukrainians share their hopes and fears

‘We live on an atomic bomb’ — Earlier this week, ahead of Russia’s invasion, Kyiv residents spoke about the mood in the Ukrainian capital.

Written by: Freddie Reynolds

Activism

Protestors rally in Whitehall in support of Ukraine

‘Stop Putin’s war!’ — In the wake of Thursday’s invasion, hundreds gathered outside Downing Street to call for tougher sanctions on Russia.

Written by: Huck

Culture

A portrait of Chernobyl three decades on from the disaster

Ghosts of the past — In 1986, Chernobyl became the site of the worst nuclear accident in history. 30 years on, photographer Jake Millers travelled to the town to capture the relics of a former way of life.

Written by: Megan Wallace

Photography

Hanging out with Kiev’s skaters, punks and club kids

Louder than bombs — Photographer Hiroyuki Koshikawa documents the hedonistic lives of the city’s young people, following a ragtag group who just want to have fun.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Photography

What is life really like for Ukraine’s LGBTQ population?

Common People — In Common People, Kiev-based artist and photographer Anton Shebetko explores the fear that dictates the lives of LGBT Ukrainians with a series of manipulated, impersonal portraits.

Written by: Niall Flynn

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