Oleg Grishchenko's story is one of passion, resilience, and unwavering dedication, especially now, as he navigates the challenges brought on by the war in Ukraine, continuing to champion the cause of Ukraine's elephants.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Kyiv on June 29, to join the International Working Group on the ecological damage from the war and assess the environmental impact of military actions, including from the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP and reservoir.
The Odesa Zoo has taken care of pets whose owners were forced to flee the country since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Now it also cares for wildlife affected by flooding after the Russian destruction of the Kakhovka dam.