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On May 13, a meeting with Valeriia Subotina (call sign “Nava”) will take place in Kyiv. The woman spent 327 days in russian captivity. While still under siege at the Azovstal plant, she married a border guard, Andrii Subotin, on May 5 (the birthday of the Azov regiment). The man even made engagement rings for them out of foil. However, he died shortly after, on May 7.

Attendees will have an opportunity to listen to Valeriia’s poems from the poetry collection “Flowers and Weapons,” which was republished due to Andrii Subotin’s parents’ efforts while the woman was in captivity. After the event, Valeria will talk to the media representatives. Considering her physical and psychological exhaustion, the organizers kindly ask to limit the number of questions, but there will be an opportunity to arrange further interviews.

• military
• prisoners
• women
• Kyiv

Rehabilitation specialists of the Healthy Body project help Ukrainian defenders to recover (in particular, after injuries or carrying heavy ammunition for a long time). Mobile teams go to the military at frontline positions with the necessary equipment: mobile devices for shockwave therapy, ultrasound diagnostics, etc. Specialists can help several dozen defenders in one working day.

Currently, this project, as an experimental freelance physical rehabilitation group, is a part of “Kharkiv” Operational Group of troops. So far, this is the only organizational unit of its kind in the army.

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• military
• Kharkiv

The relatives of imprisoned Azov regiment defenders will hold a media briefing at the Media Center Ukraine – Ukrinform on May 16 to discuss the topic: “A year of leaving Azovstal steelworks: cry out, as it’s impossible to be silent.” Nataliia Zarytska, Chair of the “Woman of Steel” Council of Wives and Mothers of Ukraine’s Defenders,” wife of a release from captivity soldier of the Azov Regiment; Nataliia Kravtsova, mother of a captured Azovstal defender; Nelya Shastun, mother of Azov battalion soldiers, whose one son was killed and the other was held in captivity; Anastasiia Mikhilova, one held for two months in an Azovstal bunker with her four-year-old son; Sofiia Cherepanova, sister of a captured Azovstal defender will become participants in the event. 

Accreditation is required.

For reference: On May 16, Azov fighters started leaving the Azovstal steel plant, where they had held the line for several months. Over 7000 Azov fighters are still in enemy prisons.

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• prisoners
• Kyiv

On the anniversary of the death of Denys Antipov, a teacher, entrepreneur and soldier of the 95th Airborne Assault Brigade, the Memorial platform invites you to the early screening of the documentary to honor the memory of Denys “Either we. Or they.”

The people featured in the documentary and the film crew will attend the screening on May 10, at 6:30 PM in “Lira” cinema, at 40 Velyka Zhytomyrska Street. Everyone is welcome. Free entry with prior registration: https://bit.ly/3M5rin1.

“I am very sorry that I get to know such a soldier as Denys Antipov already after his death. When his parents, friends, colleagues talk about him, their eyes light up so much, it’s such an energy that cannot be described in words. I want as many people as possible to learn the story of a brave patriot for whom Ukraine really was above all else. For him, these were not just words, but his whole life,” Diana Zvinklis, the film-maker, says.

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• military
• Kyiv

Metta NGO provides military members with an opportunity to mentally recover by taking part in 1-2 day trips to the Carpathians. Participation in such hikes is free (food and transport will be provided). Mountain therapy is intended for military personnel on leave, military personnel undergoing rehabilitation, discharged soldiers, military medics, paramedics and volunteers, as well as their families.

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• psychological support

The Lviv Defense Cluster together with ArtArmor project provides an opportunity to replace bulletproof vests that were damaged at the front free of charge. After all, body armor that has been hit at least once is no longer usable. Used armor plates from an old bulletproof vest will not go to waste, as artists from ArtArmor will turn them into works of art. Some of the works will be sold at auctions, and the proceeds will be used to help the military.

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• military

On April 10, during the exchange of prisoners, Valeriia Subotina, call sign “Nava,” Spokeswoman for the “Azov” regiment, returned to Ukraine. The woman was captured on May 16, 2022, during the withdrawal of the Ukrainian military from Azovstal.

Her love story went viral in Ukraine and the world. While still under siege at the Azovstal plant, she married a border guard, Andrii Subotin, on May 5 (the birthday of the Azov regiment). He even made engagement rings for them out of foil. However, he died shortly after, on May 7.

• military
• prisoners
• women

Zemliachky (Countrywomen) NGO together with Viddani project brought together 15 Ukrainian companies to create “dream weddings” for women who defend Ukraine. In particular, a jewelry brand, a lingerie store, a flower salon, hotels and restaurants joined the initiative. Their efforts came to fruition and the first wedding for a Ukrainian military woman was held on April 21. The idea for the project appeared after volunteers began to receive requests from the front line for a wedding wreath or an embroidered dress for a wedding at the front.

For reference: Zemliachky NGO helps military women, in particular, with women’s military uniforms. They also provide psychological assistance.

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• women

Magdy Zachary an American who served eight years in the Marine Corps and six years in the US Army and has been practicing tactical medicine for almost 30 years. He came to Ukraine after seeing a report from liberated Bucha. Since then, he has traveled around the country instructing units of the Armed Forces, Territorial Defence Forces, and volunteer groups.

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Ukrainian military man Maksym Kolesnikov, whose photo with an apple went viral and made him famous after the release from captivity, returned into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In addition, in April, Kolesnikov took part in the OSCE meeting in Vienna, where he spoke of the crimes that the russians are committing to Ukrainian prisoners. He is ready to tell his story to the media as well.

For reference: Maksym Kolesnikov was captured in March 2022. He was released during prisoner exchange on February 4, 2023.

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• prisoners
• russian crimes