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I have seen signs of hope in the middle of the hard winter in Ukraine
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Sharyn Borodina2026-02-05T05:06:00
Writer, Sharyn Borodina, shares a glimpse into winter in wartime Ukraine through the voice of Kyiv resident Nadia Panchuk. She explores where hope and light are found when the power goes out.
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