Russian President Vladimir Putin denies that Ukraine has its own identity or culture apart from Russia. Many Ukrainian artists have been killed while fighting to stop his invasion.
For many Ukrainian artists, fighting Russia in war is a tragic last act washingtonpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from washingtonpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The troubled history of Ukrainian veterans of Afghanistan odnako.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from odnako.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Friday marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. The war has led to thousands of casualties and displaced millions. CBC News spoke with two families who sought refuge in Canada.