Felicity

How to write a book From commission to publication it’s been a journey - logistics, unpaid leave, months in Ukraine - and then the actual writing, after I’d gone back to work … but Bread and War is here!

Please think about buying @felicityspector.bsky.social’s book. She is one of the best of my contemporaries - tireless and generous in her support for 🇺🇦 and its struggle. open.substack.com/pub/fspector...

I’ve made the traditional Ukrainian Xmas Eve dish kutya with ingredients I bought in Odesa - barley with ground poppyseeds, raisins, walnuts and honey with uzvar.. delicious

Very light rain in Odesa and apparently it’s going to be very windy tomorrow!

The Kyiv Independent’s picks for best Ukraine-related books of 2024 The year 2024 proved to be another landmark for books about Ukraine and Ukrainian literature in translation, with a continued trend in publishing in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Unsurprisingly, R...

The year 2024 proved to be another landmark for books about Ukraine and Ukrainian literature in translation. The Kyiv Independent has curated a selection of the 10 most compelling books on Ukraine from 2024.

In one Kharkiv metro station families were lining up to take photos with this Christmas tree - installed for safety underground.

Why does Svidomi need reader support right now? Column by Anastasiia Bakulina, CEO of the Online media outlet Svidomi :: Svidomi Svidomi is once again facing a financial crisis. That's why you're seeing my appeal to you again. Perhaps my column will irritate you or not convince you, but I will try to explain what is happening.

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#Kherson #HumanSafari

🚨🚨15:40 A second bus attacked by a drone today.

Woman, 44, injured

This is unprecedented and is happening in silence.

Help to spread the message.

Help to stop #huntingHumans.

#SaveKherson

I will go to see it…

Six private houses were damaged in Odesa as a result of a missile attack, according to regional authorities.

Ukrainian Christmas Hamper from Olia Hercules | experienceukraine Make this year’s Christmas hamper truly special. We are proud to present 100 Special Christmas hampers - made by Ukrainians, and curated by Ukrainians. Tania Bielousova from NGO Molotok , Nataliya fro...

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One of the few examples of houses revitalized by Drozdov and partners was hit by the russian c400 missile in Kharkiv this morning. Oleh Drozdov is a founder of Kharkiv School of Architecture, now displaced in Lviv.

Just bought this excellent book of poems by Artur Dron… excited to take this on my next trip to Ukraine

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I send my love, which isn’t nearly enough!

Thank you so much George!

How terrifying, that ghastly noise of them constantly above you

Hello!

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BLITZ INTERVIEW: Olesya Khromeychuk -"Those who have not lived amidst the storm do not know the value of strength." The director of the Ukrainian Institute in London about living through personal and national loss, grief, rage and trauma - with a wish for justice. And then there's that special Ukrainian resilience.

This new interview contains reflections on war, academia, justice, rage, survival and even the Ukrainian art of the srach i.e. 'shit storm'. Thank you, Michael Andersen and Brian Bonner aka Two Grumpy Old Men for indulging me. twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com/p/blitz-inte...

It’s a beautiful song, hugs

Thank you for this

'We are exhausted' — how Ukrainians cope with nightly Russian drone attacks Marharyta Koldanova was standing at a bus stop in a residential area in Kyiv when a sudden loud noise went off, prompting her to take out a tourniquet from her bag and prepare to quickly apply it in c...

Since Moscow first employed Shaheds in October 2022, these killer drones have contributed to the deteriorating mental health of Ukrainians, and the destruction of critical infrastructure and homes, putting an additional burden on the Ukrainian military tasked with the defense of the Ukrainian skies.

MasterChef Ukraine Set Damaged by Russian Missile Strike in Kyiv A missile hit Kyiv's MasterChef filming site on November 13. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and filming preparations continue.

⚡️ A Russian missile strike in Kyiv caused significant damage to the filming pavilion of the Ukrainian MasterChef reality show.

Morning from Kyiv!
The night was calm here.
I slept.
The morning greeted us with thick grey colours.
I wonder if November has others.
Let me brighten it a bit.

Today's Ukrainian art: Marfa Tymchenko (1922-2009),
Memories of the Petrykivka Wedding, 2006

Odesa right now! Residential building is on fire following a russian missile attack.

May their memories be a blessing

Please keep supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦

You are a whole chapter in there!

It looks like people are flocking to Blue Sky because the videos are finally here! Alright #nafo #fellas lets give this campaign another boost! www.gofundme.com/f/ukrainian-...