Stories from Kyiv · Ukraine

During wartime, more people in Ukraine have begun seeking assistance from psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists. Visits to these mental health professionals are becoming somewhat normalized, according to the broadcast. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is resulting in casualties, with people dying, and is causing an increase in problems, according to a Ukrainian radio station. A Slovenian radio source said that ordinary people fighting for their country were affected, not just weapons. Indiscriminate strikes are reportedly being carried out, resulting in civilian casualties.

A Ukrainian radio broadcast discussed the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, noting that war technology, including drones, has adjusted the situation on the front lines. This has led to a reduced number of Ukrainian personnel directly on the front, with Russians also employing similar technologies. The broadcast also touched upon the mood of the people and expectations for success, acknowledging the cost of defending the country.

The city experiences a persistent, sometimes aggressive, negative attitude towards women with children, including judgment for breastfeeding in public when necessary. There is also a noted lack of public toilets accessible for women with strollers.

Warnings have been issued regarding ongoing strikes in Kyiv. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that these warnings cannot be ignored and must be taken seriously.

Law enforcement officers in Kyiv are currently establishing all circumstances of an incident.

The number of suitable shelters on the coast in Ukraine is set to increase to 19.

American delegates are expected to arrive in Kyiv by mid-summer.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted ongoing negotiations with the United States. He stated that he is expecting representatives of his counterpart, Donald Trump, to arrive in Kyiv.

Institutions in Ukraine are allegedly filling palliative care beds with patients who require social care or rehabilitation, rather than medical palliative care. This practice reportedly bypasses necessary licensing requirements.

A unilateral truce announced by Russia, which came into effect on the night of May 8th, has been suspended. The Ukrainian President stated that Russian forces violated this truce on the northern, southern, and eastern battlefronts.