displaced Ukrainians
Ukraine's Electoral Challenge: Why Holding Elections During Wartime Presents Major Hurdles for Zelensky
Dec 11, 2025 09:52 am CST
President Zelensky has expressed willingness to hold elections within months if security can be guaranteed, but Ukraine faces significant obstacles including martial law restrictions, ongoing Russian attacks, millions of displaced voters, and logistical challenges that complicate organizing a legitimate democratic process during wartime.
Ukraine's Electoral Challenges: Can Zelenskiy Hold Elections During the Russian War?
Dec 11, 2025 09:49 am CST
President Zelenskiy has indicated willingness to hold elections within 2-3 months if allies ensure security, despite martial law restrictions. With millions of displaced voters, ongoing Russian attacks, and logistical challenges, Ukraine faces significant obstacles to conducting elections while 19% of its territory remains under Russian control. Despite these challenges, polls suggest Zelenskiy would likely win reelection, though former military chief Zaluzhnyi could pose serious competition.
Trump's Immigration Policies Leave 200,000 Ukrainian Refugees in Legal Limbo: Work Permits Lost and Deportation Fears Rise
Nov 23, 2025 03:15 pm CST
Nearly 200,000 Ukrainian refugees face legal uncertainty in the US as Trump administration delays processing humanitarian parole renewals. Many have lost jobs, healthcare, and financial stability while living under deportation threat, forcing difficult decisions between remaining illegally or leaving for other countries. This article examines the human impact of these immigration policies on those who fled Ukraine's war.
How Ukrainians Use Tattoos as Emotional Healing in Wartime: A Journey Through Grief and Resilience
Nov 12, 2025 11:10 pm CST
Amidst Europe's largest conflict since World War II, Ukrainians are finding unique paths to healing through memorial tattoos that honor fallen loved ones and lost homes. From a 66-year-old mother commemorating her fallen soldier son to displaced citizens carrying the coordinates of occupied homes on their skin, these permanent marks provide emotional relief where traditional therapy falls short.