Ukraine

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost three years ago, people around the world were moved by the stories and images coming out of Eastern Europe. Among them was Dr. Kent Kleppinger, a pediatrician from Laramie who felt compelled to lend a hand, despite having no personal connection to Ukraine.

As war rages in Ukraine, University of Wyoming student Anastasiia Pereverten has been hard at work half a world away, doing what she can to help her homeland from the United States. This summer, Pereverten went to the nation’s capital, where she met with Senator John Barrasso and others, advocating for continued support to Ukraine. She also interned for a foreign policy think tank, helping to prepare a report on Russia’s genocidal actions in Ukraine, researching conflict-related sexual violence and tallying the financial reparations Russia could owe in the aftermath of its invasion. Pereverten checked in with Wyoming Public Radio’s Jeff Victor about the work she’s been up to.

They’re acclimating to life in the Mountain West with their ‘freedom baby’ who made it possible for them to stay together.

A rancher from the Encampment area recently spent time in Ukraine. He helped render humanitarian aid in an active warzone.

Yushchenko, who survived a 2004 poisoning before becoming Ukraine’s third president, spoke at a packed Boise State University auditorium and thanked the rapt audience for the solidarity that many Americans have shown Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.

Biden delivered remarks in Warsaw a day after a secret visit to Kyiv. He reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Ukraine and said "Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia."

As the holidays begin, the war in Ukraine drags on. Russia’s invasion has altered Christmas traditions, while the winter weather makes it more difficult to deliver medical supplies.

Dr. Kent Kleppinger recently traveled to Ukraine, volunteering his talents as a doctor as the war with Russia drags on.

Six months ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. The invasion inspired fierce resistance by the people of Ukraine and touched people throughout the western world. University of Wyoming economics professor Sasha Skiba is watching the war from afar, rationing his attention between the war in his homeland and his responsibilities as department head. His parents are still in their home city, Lilv, in northern Ukraine.

The event comes as the fighting in Ukraine nears it's fifth month. Several million people have fled the country, with some areas heavily damaged or destroyed by the fighting. The benefit concert through its partnership with the Sheridan County YMCA has already raised tens of thousands of dollars for humanitarian efforts in and outside of Ukraine.