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March 2025

How long does it take for a wound to heal?

There have been protests in Serbia for more than 100 days. The collapse of a concrete canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, which tragically killed 15 people, sparked mass demonstrations across the country. The signatories of Students in Blockade shared their letter—written in December 2024—outlining the background of their protests.
 


by Student in a blockade
first published by revue Prostor under the title
How long does it take for a wound to heal?

March 2025

Ukraine wants peace above all else, but there is one "but"

Ukraine is prepared for the end of the hot phase of the war and wants peace more than any other country in the world. This is what official statements from Kyiv say. But not at the price of sovereignty and security. The democratic world must understand this. Ukrainian journalist Halyna Ostapovets on the conditions for a just peace.
 


by Halyna Ostapovets
first published by Jádu under the title
Україна понад усе хоче миру, але є одне «але»

January 2025

Poetry and bullets, plastic in the trenches

This interview explores the realities of war, its environmental consequences, and the societal shifts in Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict. It highlights the personal journey of a Ukrainian woman engaged in activism and military service, emphasizing the role of culture, identity, and resilience in times of war. The narrative also addresses the broader struggle of post-colonial nations resisting imperial aggression.
 


by Olena Apczel, Nataliya Parshchyk
first published by Kultura Liberalna under the title
Poezja i kule, plastik w okopach

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