A Quiet Cup of Coffee: The Meaning of Normal Life

Some of the strongest hopes a soldier can have are surprisingly small. I imagine a morning when I can drink coffee slowly, without thinking about the next duty or urgent call.

A Ukrainian soldier’s perspective

The routine of peace is often invisible while we have it. Years of service have made me appreciate the freedom to choose how to spend even an hour.

Behind the news from Ukraine

This is why everyday life belongs in conversations about Ukraine. Beyond the military news are people waiting for ordinary time to become their own again.

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