With most Ukrainian men legally prohibited from leaving Ukraine, the international border gates serve as a painful filter, splitting families as women and children move on.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
On Ukraine’s Border, Moldovans Wonder: Where Will Putin Stop?
Moldovans fear that Transnistria, a region run by Russia-backed separatists in eastern Moldova, might be the next target after Ukraine.
A Welcome Steeped in History: Ukrainian Refugees Arrive in Germany
Berlin has become a major hub for refugees from Ukraine, welcoming them with an outpouring of help. The response stirs memories of both bright and dark chapters of German history.
While Canada Welcomes Refugees, Its Door Is Far From Wide Open
The war in Ukraine may bring another wave of asylum seekers to Canada, but they will face many controls and restrictions.
In Ukraine’s West, Lviv Makes Itself a Vital Rear Base
Spared direct attacks so far, the city has become a transit point for thousands of fleeing refugees and for men and supplies headed to the front lines.
Russia Seizes Nuclear Plant in Ukraine and Makes Gain in the South
The Russian military advance in Ukraine sowed more destruction and chaos, pointing to a worsening conflict, as the Kremlin also moved to restrict how it’s reported at home.
In Kyiv’s Railway Station, Rumors, Near-Stampedes and Frustration
As Russian forces begin to encircle the Ukrainian capital, tens of thousands are clambering for a way out that may soon be closed off.
In Kyiv’s Railway Station, Rumors, Near-Stampedes and Frustration
As Russian forces begin to encircle the Ukrainian capital, tens of thousands are clambering for a way out that may soon be closed off.
‘We Have No Choice’: Mothers in Ukraine Flee to Poland
At a station in Western Ukraine, mothers and their children boarded evacuation trains to Poland, while many of their husbands stayed to defend the country from advancing Russian forces.
Russia’s Brutal Advance
It’s creating a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.