Ukraine

As the fighting in Ukraine intensifies, communities are demonstrating their resilience: supporting veterans, empowering people with disabilities, and creating safe spaces for survivors of violence.

Three years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But the country remains resilient, bolstered by a civil society striving to ensure that it will be Ukrainians who shape the nation’s future.

Two years after Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, civil society strives to protect democracy as the West wavers in its support. Oleksandr Sushko discusses the way forward.

Moldova has endured the Kremlin’s aggression because it has chosen to leave Russia's sphere of influence and supports Ukraine. The impact of the war on daily life—and why the nation is determined to join the EU.

The world knew all too little about the art and culture of Ukraine prior to Russia’s all-out invasion. The war has changed that—and demonstrated the power of art as a tool of resistance.

Open Society’s Ukraine Democracy Fund is providing vital support for scores of Ukrainian civilian groups, while working to rally allies abroad.

As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine nears, Oleksandr Sushko reflects on how civil society has managed under fire—and the challenges ahead.

There’s no end in sight for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But civil society has begun planning with partners across sectors for the nationwide rebuilding efforts to come.