Ukraine

Ukrainian Baker Reconnects to Birmingham by Sharing Her Sweet Treat

Vasilisa Strelnikova fled to Birmingham following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. When she arrived, baking became a refuge. But she also wanted to use baking to show her love of Birmingham and her love for her friends. Read more.

by Kelsey Shelton, WBHM Reflect Alabama Fellow

A Ukrainian Dressmaker and His Family Find Refuge and a New Beginning in Vestavia Hills

Mykola Vyshyvanyuk and his family were forced to flee Ukraine when Russia invaded in 2022. Thanks to local support, they’ve found a new place to call home. Read more.

by Taylor Washington and Ritika Samant, WBHM

‘It’s a fight for freedom.’ Ukraine backers call for continued arms support 1 year into war.

A group of supporters gathered at Railroad Park in Birmingham to draw attention to human rights violations in the country and call for continued arms support from the U.S. Read more.

by Zoe McDonald