In Ukraine, Solidarity and Defiance Among Those Still in Kyiv
About two million people have stayed in Kyiv, a population galvanized by a newfound unity and its refusal to be cowed by Russian invaders.
Stay updated with breaking news from Key Things. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
About two million people have stayed in Kyiv, a population galvanized by a newfound unity and its refusal to be cowed by Russian invaders.
Many of them have been streaming into Armenia, where they can work I.T. jobs remotely, at least for a while. At cafes in the capital, Yerevan, the exiles try to plot out new lives from their laptops.
Ukraine said it had temporarily lost contact with officials in the strategic port city, while Russia hammered military targets around the country.
Ukraine’s capital is the biggest prize of all for the Russian military. If Russia tries to take control, it could lead to one of the biggest urban conflicts since World War II.
Russia invaded Georgia in 2008. To many Georgians, that means the country should stand unequivocally with Ukraine. But the government is more cautious.