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My week in war-weary Ukraine

26 January 2025

11:00 AM

26 January 2025

11:00 AM

In the morning darkness at the reception of our central Kharkiv hotel, 25 miles from the Russian frontlines, the night porter’s face was creased with sleep. As we made our way towards the door to catch the early express to Kyiv, he handed us a small keyring with a yellow and blue plastic ornament.

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