Five people have died and tens of thousands have been left without power in Ukraine after intense Russian missile and drone attacks overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

War on Ukraine Through the Lens of a Polish Activist
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, millions of refugees crossed into neighboring Poland seeking safety, shelter, and hope. For many Poles, the war was not a distant geopolitical event, but a deeply personal and moral challenge unfolding just beyond their homes. In this reflective article, a Polish activist shares firsthand experiences from the early days of the war — encounters with refugees, humanitarian efforts, and the emotional weight of witnessing another tragedy in Eastern Europe.



