Ukraine’s people and their future as a free nation are under attack, fueled by Vladimir Putin’s lust for power and treasure. Ukrainians young and old — even those in wheelchairs
Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images(NEW YORK) Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian crisis, U.S.-based businesses with ties to Ukraine have seen an influx of support from their local communities. Restaurants like Veselka in New York City, which has served traditional Ukrainian fare since 1954 from borscht to pierogis are offering meals with a side of activism. "We are deeply saddened by the events unfolding in Ukraine and incredibly appreciative of the outpouring of support for our Ukrainian community," the restaurant wrote on its website. "100% of proceeds from every bowl of borscht in-store and take-out go to aiding efforts in Ukraine." The restaurant partnered with the Razom For Ukraine organization to handle all donations. Razom, which means "together" in Ukrainian, created a space for people to meet and collaborate on opportunities to both amplify Ukrainian voices in the U.S. and support Ukraine directly through individuals
A charitable donation of $700,000 to aid humanitarian relief efforts via Global Giving’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund and to support the Ukraine Tennis Federation was made Tuesday by the four Grand Slam tournaments and the sport’s governing bodies. The WTA, ATP and the International Tennis Federation joined the groups that run the Australian Open, French…