Kyiv Diary 1/26/23: Powerful Gifts from the United States
Donations of portable generators, lanterns and more spark hope and memories of assistance during WWII.
An Interview with Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova
Accepting Moment’s Women in Power Award, Ambassador Markarova spoke about the importance of ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine, the challenges of serving in wartime and what it’s like to work with President Volodymr Zelenskyy.
Kyiv Diary 12/26/2022: Light in the Winter Darkness
American synagogues are stepping up to the plate to help Ukrainian Jews get crucial supplies during this time of war and winter.
‘Ukraine Never Asked for Blank Checks,’ says Ambassador Oksana Markarova
Kevin McCarthy aside, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. feels the support from both the American people and their government.
Kyiv Diary 11/4/22: Even Without Electricity, Kyiv Has Power
On Monday, Russian missiles damaged critical infrastructure facilities in Kyiv, and at least 350,000 apartments lost power.
Moment Memoir | Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die?
My father couldn’t believe the numbers of dead during the Holocaust. Today, struggling with news of Ukraine, I must say "Hineni."
Kyiv Diary 10/10/22: The Missile Blast In My Neighborhood
On Monday, I was doing exercises on my balcony when our Kyiv neighborhood was rocked by a thunder-like explosion from a Russian missile.
Kyiv Diary 9/12/22: Soldiers Drink for Free
“I hear stories about the horrors of the war, and it makes my skin crawl,” says Vermuteria's owner, Svetlana.
Kyiv Diary 8/31/22: Hustling in Krakow
During the darkest days of the invasion, Anya and her daughter left Kyiv with no particular destination in mind.
Kyiv Diary 8/24/22: Independence Day
While at war with Russia, Kyiv is celebrating Independence Day in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence from the U.S.S.R. in 1991.
Kyiv Diary: 8/16/22: The Legend of a Gray Haired Warrior
Many Jews born and raised in Ukraine are fighting together with their fellow citizens, along with volunteers from more than 50 other countries.
Kyiv Diary 7/26/22: Mila’s Impossible Decisions
A true survivor of a tragic life, Mila has to live through the war alone, either in fear or in isolation.