This is what you need to know on the two-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — and a decade of conflict.

As Ukraine marks two years since the escalation of the war, meet Alla, Natasha and Anna, who are each trying to maintain a normal life amidst the tragedy.

Hear from the Svieshnikova family about their journey from Ukraine to Utah. Sisters Mira and Olha have begun a cookie business, Heart of Ukraine, through the IRC small business program.

In 2022, the IRC in Silver Spring supported over 150 Ukrainians who came to the U.S. since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While each newcomer has a different story, they share in the experience of fleeing their home country for fear of violence and persecution. In recognition of the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, we spoke with client, Zhumaima, who came to the U.S. in July 2022 after leaving Ukraine.

Read the experiences of Alla, an 84-year-old resident of a nursing home in Mykolaiv, as she copes with the ongoing war and tries to stay positive.

Learn how the IRC mobile medical team, headed by Dr. Oleg, are reaching people with critical care across Ukraine.