In brief
In a turn of events, President Trump's recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin signals a retreat from his earlier peace efforts in Ukraine. Many Ukrainians feel disheartened and resigned to ongoing warfare as hopes for resolution dwindle. Local residents express their grief and frustration over the relentless violence that has shattered their lives.
In the northeastern city of Sumy, Olena Boiko, a 41-year-old mother, articulates the profound losses she has endured, revealing the harsh realities of a war that continues to claim lives and homes. With no end in sight, the stakes have never been higher for those caught in the conflict.
