Sayaka, wearing a hat and a neutral-colored jacket, stands on a bridge, smiling gently as she gazes towards the camera. The peaceful scene contrasts with the serious atmosphere of the ongoing conflict. During my conversation with her in Sumy, Ukraine on Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024, she said, "In 2014, I was living in the center of Kiev. I watched the demonstrations and violence from the beginning... I don’t have the feeling of fear of being attacked by Russians." (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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