Ukraine

2024 - 6 - 17

Heartfelt Choice: Refugees Yearn for Home Amidst War

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Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian refugees contemplate returning home. Read more about their struggles and decisions here!

In a bittersweet twist of fate, homesick Ukrainian refugees are considering the risky journey back to their war-torn homeland. As the United Nations tallies almost 6.5 million Ukrainian refugees amidst Russia's prolonged invasion, the emotional pull towards their homes becomes stronger. Despite the dangers lurking in their country, the desire to reunite with family and reclaim their lives fuels this difficult decision. The internal conflict of choosing between safety and the yearning for home weighs heavily on these displaced individuals.

The heart-wrenching dilemma faced by these refugees highlights the deep emotional ties to one's homeland. For many, the comfort of familiarity and the hope of rebuilding what was lost overshadow the fear of uncertainty. The resilience and determination showcased by these individuals inspire admiration and reflection on the true meaning of belonging. Amidst the chaos of conflict, the human spirit's longing for home remains a powerful force driving these brave souls.

A significant number of Ukrainian refugees grapple with the challenging decision of whether to risk returning to their homeland despite the ongoing war. The emotional turmoil and complexities of this choice shed light on the enduring bond between individuals and their homeland, even in the face of adversity. The courage displayed by these refugees reflects the strength and resilience of the human spirit, serving as a poignant reminder of the power of hope and the desire for belonging.

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Homesick refugees risk return to Ukraine despite war (Voice of America)

Nearly 6.5 million – that is the number of Ukrainian refugees the United Nations counts in the third year of Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Ukraine peace summit: Why some countries refused to sign the plan (Aljazeera.com)

Major Global South nations cited Russia's absence or Israel's presence as reasons for not accepting the communique.

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Ukraine peace summit ends with call for a 'just peace' (Voice of America)

Nearly 80 of the countries represented at the Ukraine peace summit agreed that territorial integrity and the principles of international law and the U.N. ...

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Ukraine Peace Summit Brings Disappointment and Hope (The Jamestown Foundation)

Russian President Vladimir Putin hastily presented his own “peace plan” in the run-up to the conference, though his absolutist claims run contrary to the views ...

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78 countries sign limited communique at Ukraine summit in ... (bne IntelliNews)

A two-day summit in Switzerland, dedicated to forging a path to end the war in Ukraine, concluded with key powers rejecting a limited joint ...

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Swiss summit gives Georgia and Ukraine presidents chance to ... (Eurasianet)

A two-day summit on peace prospects in Ukraine, held June 15-16 at a Swiss alpine resort, resulted in a vague endorsement of a negotiated end to the ...

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Russia-Ukraine war set to grind on after conference packs little punch (The Associated Press)

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is trying to line countries up behind his version of what an eventual peace agreement should look like, said ...

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Zelenskyy Calls Out China in Russia's War on Ukraine (The Diplomat)

This conversation with Yurii Poita – European China Policy Fellow at Mercator Institute for Chinese Studies (MERICS) in Berlin and head of the Asia-Pacific ...

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Peace talks tomorrow if Russia leaves Ukraine – Zelensky - KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Kyiv will hold peace talks with Russia tomorrow if Moscow pulls out of all Ukrainian territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

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Global South countries break with West on Ukraine Summit final ... (Peoples Dispatch)

None of the BRICS member states signed the final joint communique which talked about respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Many affirmed that there ...

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'This country gave me a lot': the Vietnamese people staying in Ukraine (The Guardian)

People across Ukraine have united in the face of the Russian threat and its Vietnamese community is no exception.

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Ukraine on the Diplomatic Front | Crisis Group (Crisis Group)

In this online event, Crisis Group experts discuss the diplomats meeting in Lucerne about the war in Ukraine, its implications and Ukraine's diplomatic ...

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EDITORIAL: Ukraine summit should be a start for negotiations to end ... (Asahi Shimbun)

The first international conference to discuss a path to peace in Ukraine was held on June 15-16 in Switzerland, with the participation of 93 countries.

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