We see the physical effects of war and geopolitical conflict easily: communities demolished, infrastructure reduced to rubble, families displaced, and people hungry. We see it on our screens, we read about it in the newspaper. But the effects of war go deeper –...
The Ukrainian children’s mental health crisis has been building for four years. A peer-reviewed study published in BMJ Global Health in March 2026 synthesized findings from 37 separate studies on children through the age of 19 living through this conflict. The...
Ukraine eclipsed Moldova as the poorest country in Europe, research done by World Population Review finds. With a GDP of just $6,067, the future of the country is in danger. Before Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine was building towards...
Ukrainian defenders have been holding the line for over four years. As of early 2026, Ukraine has suffered an estimated 55,000 soldiers killed and between 500,000 and 600,000 total military casualties, including the wounded and missing. The men and women in those...
Violent drone and missile attacks lead to PTSD, cognitive decline, and hunger in Ukrainian children In Ukraine, the war is no longer only measured in missiles, drones, and damaged buildings. It is also measured in quieter moments, like a family trying to make dinner...
The Human Cost Behind the Headlines: Why We Cannot Look Away From Ukraine On May 18, Ukraine was pushed back into the global spotlight after another large-scale wave of Russian attacks struck communities across the country. Reports described hundreds of drones and...