Sofia Malina and Polina Muzhychkova met in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, but were separated after it came under brutal assault by Russian forces. They were reunited after a long and harrowing saga.
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Their Countries Are at War. These Couples Are Still Together.
Relationships between Ukrainians and Russians have long been common. Russia’s invasion has brought stigma, separation, legal troubles and a reconsideration of identity.
Russia Warned Austin About Alleged Ukrainian Plot in Private Call
Russia’s defense minister said he needed to talk to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about an alleged Ukrainian operation. What happened next remains murky.
Ukraine Is Targeting Crimea, a Critical Base for Russia’s Invasion
Newly armed with deep-strike missiles, Kyiv is trying to degrade Russian abilities on the peninsula, aiming at airfields, air defenses and logistics hubs.
Russia Committed Human Rights Violations in Crimea, European Court Finds
The European Court of Human Rights listed multiple violations. Its findings paint a grim picture of life under a decade of Russian occupation.
Russia Committed Human Rights Violations in Crimea, European Court Finds
The European Court of Human Rights listed multiple violations. Its findings paint a grim picture of life under a decade of Russian occupation.
Ukraine Steps Up Attacks With U.S. Long-Range Missiles
The assaults have hit military targets in Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine. Pressure is now mounting on Washington to let Kyiv fire the missiles into Russia itself.
Ukraine Hits Sevastopol Power Station With Huge Drone Attack, Russia Says
A huge drone attack targeted southwestern Russia and the Russian-occupied peninsula of Crimea, hitting oil facilities and a substation, leading to rolling blackouts.
Russian Missile Attack North of Kyiv Kills at Least 17, Ukraine Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll might rise and blamed lack of air defenses for the loss of life. Dozens more were reported wounded.
Putin Warns West of Nuclear War if It Intervenes More in Ukraine
“We also have weapons that can strike targets on their territory,” Mr. Putin said in an annual speech. “Do they not understand this?”