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Veronika Melkozerova
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Ukraine reporter for Politico Europe, writer, journalist based in Kyiv
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In Ukraine, Jewish president and Muslim defense minister yesterday congratulated Orthodox believers on Easter yesterday. and that is one of the reasons why I love this country.

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The Ukrainian parliament voted in favor of a new law today that gives the government more power to mobilize society for war and punish draft-dodgers, but offers little respite for its war-weary troops.

Ukraine’s parliament approves new mobilization law despite criticism from battle-worn troops
Ukraine’s parliament approves new mobilization law despite criticism from battle-worn troops

The legislation, which still awaits President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s signature, offers no respite for the country’s exhausted soldiers.

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Trying to get something from an army at war as a journalist is getting through hell. I am so tired.

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I am glad you can enjoy Easter as somewhere very close to you Russia throws 1500 kg aerial bombs from the sky.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced one of his longest-serving officials, Oleksiy Danilov, who had earlier criticized a Chinese peace plan.

Zelenskyy yanks outspoken security council boss, appoints spy chief in his stead
Zelenskyy yanks outspoken security council boss, appoints spy chief in his stead

Firing comes after Oleksiy Danilov disparages Chinese envoy.

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Yulia Senyuk is more famous under her stage name Josephine Jackson — where her porn appearances have garnered over 200 million views — and now she’s using that celebrity status to raise funds for Ukrainian soldiers who lost limbs in the war against Russia.

Ukrainian porn star raises funds for war amputees
Ukrainian porn star raises funds for war amputees

The adult celebrity is a “patriot of her country,” said one of the amputees who took part in a flirty photo shoot.

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Pope Francis strikes again. Asked during an interview what he thinks about calls for Ukraine to surrender to Russia, Francis said he believes “those who have the courage to raise the white flag and to negotiate are stronger.”

Pope’s ‘white flag’ gaffe triggers outrage in Ukraine
Pope’s ‘white flag’ gaffe triggers outrage in Ukraine

Francis suggested Kyiv shouldn’t be ‘ashamed to negotiate’ with Russia, in latest comments that seemed to parrot Kremlin talking points.

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“20 days in Mariupol,” a harrowing film highlighting the lethal impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Ukraine war film ’20 days in Mariupol’ joins Oppenheimer among Oscars 2024 winners
Ukraine war film ’20 days in Mariupol’ joins Oppenheimer among Oscars 2024 winners

The film, which chronicles Russia’s brutal siege of the strategic city, wins Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

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Veronika Melkozerova
@nikamelkozerova.bsky.social
Ukraine reporter for Politico Europe, writer, journalist based in Kyiv
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