Topic: War in Ukraine
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Listen: Ali Velshi and Andrey Kurkov on Grey Bees
The MSBNC host interviews Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov on his novel Grey Bees, written in Russian
By Ali Velshi![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ali_Velshi_Trump_Putin-791x400.png)
Listen: Ali Velshi on Trump’s Role in the War in Ukraine
The MSBNC host explains how the former President primed Russia to invade Ukraine
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WATCH: Project Save Democracy with Ali Velshi
At a Citizen event this week, the MSNBC anchor talked about Ukraine, democracy, empathy — and what we all need to do to save our democracy
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Zelensky-Ukraine-791x400.jpg)
Zelensky for Mayor?
The world is getting an inspiring crash course in leadership during crisis from a former comic in Ukraine. Is anyone who aspires to lead Philadelphia paying attention?
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ukraine-protest-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Why I Am Proud to Be Ukrainian
The Delaware County DA, a child of a Ukrainian refugee, on being inspired by those “fearlessly carrying the torch of liberty” in his mother’s homeland
By Jack Stollsteimer![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RussiaOutofUkraine-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: “My Heart Beats In My Throat All Day”
A local Ukrainian-American activist reflects on the tragedy—and outrage—of the Russian attack on her parents’ homeland.
By Mary Kalyna![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/StopPutin-791x400.jpeg)
How to Help Ukraine One Year Later
One year ago, the world watched as their democratic country came under full-scale attack from Russia. The fight goes on — as does the need to support the efforts to keep Ukraine free
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy