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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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'I saw comrades executed beside me for not following orders': Russian soldiers report to the BBC extreme conditions on the front line in Ukraine

Russian soldiers recounted horrifying experiences of executions and extreme violence on the front lines in Ukraine during an interview with the BBC.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I was set on fire, drugged and tortured by Russians but now have hope'

Ukrainian military veteran Maksym Ostroushko recounts his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war and how he is now finding healing through hippotherapy in Ukraine.

Feb 28 • 09:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Price of Silence. Three Stories about Latvian Fallen Soldiers Who Went to Defend Ukraine

The article shares stories of Latvian soldiers who volunteered to fight in Ukraine, highlighting their motivations and experiences.

Feb 28 • 05:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'I had never seen tanks before' - stories from Ukraine's children

Ukrainian children share their experiences of growing up amidst the ongoing war, marking four years since the Russian invasion.

Feb 28 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Coda to an anniversary in Kyiv

The article discusses the complex and multifaceted identity of Kyiv amid the ongoing conflict, reflecting on the experiences and memories of its residents.

Feb 27 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Boys Are Not Shells

The Estonian Defense Forces are temporarily accepting fewer recruits this year to allow officers to share their experiences from the war in Ukraine, leaving many eager young volunteers in limbo.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Art in the Gaza Strip Helps Survive the Horrors of War

In the Gaza Strip, artists are using their creativity to cope with the trauma of war, creating artworks that reflect their experiences of violence and despair.

Feb 27 • 04:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Carpathian: The Tale of a Soldier–Wanderer. From War to War

The article reflects on the life and experiences of Edmund Król, a soldier who fought during World War II and documented his journey from Poland to the West and back.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Serhijs from the Kherson region begins everything with a prayer

Serhijs, a refugee from the Kherson region, shares his experiences of fleeing war and adjusting to life in Latvia.

Feb 25 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Beautiful' period drama based on beloved author's real life on Channel 4 tonight

A new period drama based on the early life of J.R.R. Tolkien is airing on Channel 4, highlighting his orphan childhood, World War I experiences, and romantic life.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ukrainians living in Saskatchewan mark 4-year anniversary of Russian invasion

Ukrainians in Saskatchewan are commemorating the four-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, reflecting on their experiences and losses during the war.

Feb 25 • 02:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

'I've never seen this much misery,' says Calgary man on the front lines in Ukraine

Calgarian Paul Hughes shares his harrowing experiences and observations of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, particularly in the city of Kharkiv, as he continues to provide aid through his charity.

Feb 24 • 22:39 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

War in Ukraine: Children who fled Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories share their stories

Children who escaped from Russian-occupied areas in Ukraine are sharing their personal experiences and the traumas they endured during the conflict.

Feb 24 • 17:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

From Bljesak, Oluja to Global Battlefields: The Second Part of the Great Confession of an Argentine

The article features the second part of an interview with Rodolfo Barrio Saavedra, discussing his experiences in military operations and the moral implications of decisions made on the battlefield.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Life and Art During War: Ukrainian Artists Who Found a New Life in Latvia

The article discusses the experiences of Ukrainian artists, such as Marija Zeņkova, who have relocated to Latvia due to the war in Ukraine and are adapting to their new lives while continuing their artistic pursuits.

Feb 24 • 15:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

When I don't feel safe, I say I'm from Poprad, says Ukrainian director making a film about child abductions to Russia

Ukrainian director Anna Ahaliieva discusses her experiences of facing discrimination in Slovakia and her work on a film about Ukrainian children abducted to Russia.

Feb 24 • 14:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

"They threw men to the front like meat." Russian soldiers describe experiences from the battlefield

Russian soldiers are sharing their harrowing experiences from the battlefield, likening the treatment of soldiers to that of meat thrown into the front lines.

Feb 24 • 14:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Andrii, 64: The Attack Forced Me to Flee to Sweden

This article recounts the experiences of Ukrainian refugees in Sweden, highlighting the impact of the ongoing war on their lives and the hardships they face.

Feb 24 • 11:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Belarusian Thoughts". On Collective Guilt of Belarusians, Pain, and Common Boat in Riga

The article reflects on Belarusians' collective guilt related to the war, emphasizing shared pain and experiences during historical and current conflicts.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"Get up, the war has begun": Ukraine through the eyes of the resistance and its people

The article discusses the personal experiences of Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar during the initial moments of the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022.

Feb 24 • 08:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Teenager from Ukraine Katerina Lavrenko: At the age of five, I understood what war is

Katerina Lavrenko, a teenager from Ukraine, recalls her early experiences with the war, including witnessing military operations near her village.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Anders ate mood medication for cosmonauts – Putin's great war shattered family life in St. Petersburg

The article discusses Anders Mård's experiences as a Finnish citizen living in St. Petersburg, whose family life was disrupted by the outbreak of war in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 06:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Another Year of Russian Aggression: How the War Develops When We Step Back a Bit

The article examines the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, its economic toll, and the lived experiences of Ukrainians over four years of war.

Feb 24 • 04:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Her father died in battle: "The war has taken so much"

Sixteen-year-old Veronika from Zlatopil in the Kharkiv region shares her traumatic experiences following her father's death in the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The burden that not everyone carries. A Ukrainian soldier reflects on four years at the front

A Ukrainian soldier, Konstantīns Hončarovs, shares his experiences of the ongoing war as he reflects on the unchanging realities at the front despite discussions of peace.

Feb 23 • 22:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Former Ukrainian POW Oleksiy Anul: "Russian Special Services Tried to Kidnap Me in Geneva"

Oleksiy Anul, a former Ukrainian prisoner of war, discusses his experiences and recovery in Latvia, where he wrote a book to assist other POWs.

Feb 23 • 20:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

From Lviv to Kharkiv, the Two Faces of a War that Changed the Soul of Ukraine: The Account of Figaro's Special Envoy

The article explores the contrasting impacts of the war in Ukraine on Lviv and Kharkiv, highlighting their respective experiences and challenges.

Feb 23 • 19:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

München experiences significant disruptions due to heavy snow, a local ticketing company is facing potential insolvency, and a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists is set to be constructed amid support from local political parties.

Feb 23 • 17:51 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

After 4 years of war, it's time to Ukrainize Europe

The author emphasizes the need for Europe to embrace Ukrainian values and experiences in response to the ongoing conflict, based on their personal transition to military service in the Ukrainian army.

Feb 23 • 15:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Refugees from Ukraine in Munich: 'There is no hope that the war will end tomorrow'

More than 22,000 Ukrainian refugees live in Munich, reflecting on their experiences as the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches.

Feb 23 • 15:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Not to be forgotten for the future: Ukrainian bandurist Darja Leleko's insights after 4 years in Latvia

Ukrainian bandurist Darja Leleko reflects on her experiences in Latvia after four years, coping with the loss of her husband in the ongoing war while passionately pursuing her music career.

Feb 23 • 09:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Leaving Italy hurt, the dual identity deeply affected and found the way not to fall into oblivion: 'You, Tanos, drink mate?'

The article reflects on the experiences of Italian immigrants in Argentina, highlighting the emotional complexities of dual identity and the struggles faced after war and exile.

Feb 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

School of Propaganda. "Mr. Nobody versus Putin", or how the system educates children for war

The article discusses the documentary "Mr. Nobody versus Putin" which highlights the militarization of children in Russia through the experiences of a teacher in a toxic environment.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Inside Gaza City, a virtual reality escape for the children caught in war

In Gaza City, children displaced by conflict are using virtual reality as a form of therapeutic escape from their traumatic experiences.

Feb 22 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Marina Ovsyannikova, Russian journalist in exile: 'In Russia, they know that propaganda is a lie, but they repeat it out of fear'

Marina Ovsyannikova, known for her on-air protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, reflects on her experiences with state propaganda and the fear that drives it in Russia.

Feb 21 • 23:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Edith Bruck, Holocaust survivor: 'Evil is inside us'

Holocaust survivor Edith Bruck emphasizes the need for countries to confront their pasts as she recounts her harrowing experiences during World War II.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

From Humanity's Time ⟩ Mari-Ann Kelam. The Lighter of the Republic's Liberty

Mari-Ann Kelam shares her experiences and reflections on the importance of freedom for Estonia and her family's journey from the country during the war.

Feb 20 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Memorial moment at Kuldīga Technical School with a chaplain from Ukraine

A Ukrainian army chaplain shares his harrowing experiences of captivity and the emotional toll of war during a memorial event at Kuldīga Technical School in Latvia.

Feb 20 • 14:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The war turned Alina Sarnatska into a playwright: 'I want to make theater more political'

Alina Sarnatska, a former combat medic in Ukraine, has become a playwright after her experiences at the front, aiming to bring a political dimension to theater.

Feb 20 • 14:03 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

- I am so lucky

Nunna Moum, at 110 years old, shares her life stories and blessings of longevity while living in her own home in Larvik, Norway.

Feb 18 • 19:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prince Harry and Meghan's 'declaration of war' that sparked chaos for royals

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from royal life and their subsequent actions continue to create turmoil within the British royal family, highlighting ongoing tensions and revelations about their experiences following their exit.

Feb 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

‘Argentinian’ speaks after years of silence about the war: ‘You were poorly armed. Not poorly, but very poorly’

Rodolfo Barrio Saavedra, known as 'Argentinian', shares his experiences and reflections on war after years of silence, focusing on the human aspects often overlooked in war narratives.

Feb 18 • 16:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Now - in Latvia

Ukrainian refugees in Latvia share their experiences and adaptations in a new series detailing their lives post-2014 conflict and the ongoing war.

Feb 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"He Took Control of Our Lives, But He Won't Break Us." Ukrainians Do Not Give Up

Ukrainians, despite the harsh winter and ongoing energy crises caused by the war, remain resilient and determined to maintain their morale, as illustrated by the experiences of medical student Anna Tymošenková.

Feb 17 • 14:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

'The Enemy': Drama and Humor to Talk about War

The play 'El enemigo' by Agustín Meléndez Eyraud explores the absurdity of perpetual wars, particularly through the lens of Mexican-American experiences and the impact of the Ukraine conflict.

Feb 16 • 18:34 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Can one justify going out and killing because one thinks it's exciting?

A Danish podcast discusses the moral implications of violence in relation to personal experiences during the Afghanistan war.

Feb 16 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Between my dead and wounded comrades": a manuscript exposing the violence of the War of 1812 found in the USA

A forgotten autobiography detailing the horrors of the War of 1812 was discovered in the U.S. in 2025, shedding light on the experiences of a British soldier.

Feb 13 • 20:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Snipers in Sarajevo, a witness to the Times: "They were shooting at women and children, ready to tell everything to the prosecutors"

A witness from the Bosnian conflict is prepared to testify about the civilian killings by foreign snipers in Sarajevo, detailing his experiences to Italian prosecutors.

Feb 13 • 20:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: Sudan War As Recounted By Women of Khartoum Neighbourhood

Women in Khartoum share their experiences of suffering and resilience amidst the ongoing conflict and social issues.

Feb 13 • 04:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Julija Iliuch's book 'My Women' – about everyday fears and often unseen experiences

Julija Iliuch's book 'My Women' discusses the experiences of women during wartime, highlighting their fears and resilience.

Feb 12 • 11:16 UTC

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