Rebuilding the Ukrainian Premier Liha—once ranked among Europe’s top dozen leagues—will take time, investment, and most of all, peace. For now, football mirrors the...
David Kirichenko
David Kirichenko is a freelance journalist covering Eastern Europe. He tweets at @DVKirichenko.
Historically divided by generational differences, religious beliefs, and the circumstances of emigration, Ukraine’s diaspora in the US have set aside many of their...
For Ania Tatou, Ukraine’s war has become a fight for her adopted homeland and a way to reclaim her identity. Her life is now woven into the fabric of the...
Beyond the world of sports, the visibility of Ukraine’s footballers is crucial in raising awareness of the country’s struggles. Ukrainian footballers have...
The birthplace of Ukrainian football, Lviv may soon have a team back in the country’s top division. In football, certain narratives seize the collective...
Zelensky’s leadership style has been characterised by a sense of unity and national pride, reflecting the values of the Hetmanate period when Ukrainians were...
This war is a daily reminder to the Ukrainian people that Russia has relentlessly tried to destroy them and their national identity. As the bombing started, I...
A meme-driven community has risen to become a formidable force in the fight against Russian propaganda. In the midst of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, a group of intrepid...
Ukraine’s football clubs are doing all they can to be more Ukrainian. Except one. Russia’s expanded invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022 brought an...
