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History

Understanding the War

On February 24, 2022, the world watched in horror as Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, inciting the largest war in Europe since World War II. In the months prior, Western intelligence had warned that the attack was imminent, amidst a concerning build-up of military force on Ukraine’s borders. Learn about the war and its historical context.

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Expert Analysis

Learn factual information on Ukraine, the war, and the historical context to the conflict. HURI’s faculty, staff, and associates offer their knowledge and insights in articles, interviews, podcasts, and other media.

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Resources for Ukrainians

Find immigration resources, ways to preserve your data, and opportunities for scholars, students, writers, and cultural workers.

Voices from Ukraine

Today, on the one-year after of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I look back and see what a difficult, tragic, sometimes unspeakably horrific path of transformation I, and perhaps the whole of Ukraine, have gone through.

Kseniia, psychologist, 38 years old.
Feb 24, 2023

Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine has shifted the lives of Ukrainians irrevocably on personal and societal levels. As Ukraine closes in on one full year of war, people have had to adjust to an aggressive new climate, reconstruct their habits and work schedules, and mentally acclimate to a harsh new reality.

Dmytro and Boris, medical
professionals, Kyiv region. Dec 2022

Today I saw tanks passing by my building. They looked dirty, outdated and out of place. Although I knew they must have been on the way to the military base right outside of the city, it was unsettling to see.

Regina L, Mykolaiv, age 50. March-May

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What You Can Do

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Volunteer

Support for Ukraine takes many forms, from helping refugees find safe haven to assisting with the procurement and delivery of essential military and humanitarian supplies. Find ways that your time and skills can make a difference for Ukrainians.

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Take Part in Local Action

Demonstrate global support for Ukraine by attending rallies and other events. Encourage lawmakers to keep sending aid. Assist local efforts to welcome refugees.

Donate

Ukraine needs financial support for its military defense and to aid vulnerable citizens impacted by the violence. We encourage supporting organizations with minimal overhead costs, efficient operations, transparency in spending, and local expertise.

Learn more about what you can do