Two Ukrainian refugee families living with Maple Ridge family part of a large Canadian celebration
Many newcomers are women and children, separated from male members of their family
Encouragement doled out with supplies in Ukraine ‘almost as important as the actual food itself’
Russian leader accused the West of centuries-long efforts to weaken and eventually break up Russia
Antonio Guterres said he sees no prospect of talks to end the war in Ukraine in the immediate future
Tens of thousands remain without electricity
Russian shelling reported on Monday in the eastern regions of Ukraine
‘It is a war that can become a full-fledged war that spreads into a major war between NATO and Russia’
Kremlin demands Kyiv recognize Crimea and other land gains in Ukraine as part of Russia
Zelenskyy has worked to inspire Ukraine’s resistance to Russian attack and marshal global support
Explosives left behind by retreating Russian soldiers
Russians have been striking regularly, week after week, at roughly the same interval
Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership in April, concerned Russia might target them next
Mission to help the devastated region crosses areas where Russian shelling continues
Country recalls a painful Soviet annexation led by Josef Stalin in 1939
Inna Fomina’s story one of horror and displacement, but also one of hope and resilience
‘Thus it was dangerous for us, a same sex couple, to be there and be ourselves’
Both Russia and Ukraine blame each other for the attack
Vulnerability felt in a country where the ravages of World War II are well remembered
‘There is nothing, absolutely nothing, to suggest that it was an intentional attack on Poland’
