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Covering Ukraine 2022 #2

Covering Ukraine is a special production for the Local Television Network covering the war in Ukraine, produced by Latest TV (Brighton) and Sheffield Live! TV, with reports from Ukrainian journalists, solidarity action in the UK and Ukrainian culture. In this latest edition we feature the Ukrainian National Munical Opera Kyiv who are touring Madam Butterfly in the UK, we hear from former councillor Jim Steinke on Sheffield’s twin city Donetsk, and Olena Mandrik, a Ukranian researcher at Sheffield University, talks about the impact of the war and the Stand With Ukraine Sheffield campaign.

Covering Ukraine 2022 #1

Covering Ukraine is a special production for the Local Television Network covering the war in Ukraine, produced by Latest TV (Brighton) and Sheffield Live! TV, with reports from Ukrainian journalists, solidarity action in the UK and Ukrainian culture.

Volunteers in Kyiv unpack UK aid

Kyiv-based graphics designer Denis Dekhtiarenko is working with aid charity Go Dharmic to help move aid from the UK to Ukraine. He spoke to Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed together with Hanuman Dass from Go Dharmic.

Ukrainian journalist speaks of fear for safety of family and friends

In an emotional interview, journalist Daria spoke to Sheffield Live! of her fears for family and friends in Kharkiv and eastern Ukraine. Daria is a former reporter with Hromadske Radio, a Kyiv-based independent community radio channel. She was among a group of Ukrainian journalists who, in 2018, took part in a study visit to the UK hosted by Sheffield Live! Hromadske Radio continues to broadcast from Kyiv with news in Ukrainian on the Russian invasion. Azz Mohammed reports.

Sheffield councillors pledge solidarity with Ukraine

Sheffield Council has passed an emergency motion pledging “complete solidarity with the Ukrainian people” and offering Ukrainians the sanctuary of the city. Councillors including council leader Terry Fox, Douglas Johnson of the Green Party and opposition leader Shaffaq Mohammed joined an anti-war demonstration outside Ponds Forge ahead of the full council meeting. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Elena Mandrik of the Stand With Ukraine Sheffield campaign.

Anti-war protests continue as Ukraine appeals for aid

A further demonstration took place outside Sheffield Town Hall on Monday in opposition to Russia’s war on Ukraine. Despite the heavy rainfall, hundreds turned out in support of those affected by the conflict. Nazar Zalynski, a Ukrainian living in Sheffield, spoke to Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed about the impact of the conflict.

Anti-war protests held as UK urged to do more on Ukraine

Hundreds joined a Stand With Ukraine protest outside the Town Hall in Sheffield on Sunday in response to the continuing Russian invasion. The war on Ukraine, launched on 24 February, has led to sanctions against the Russian government and fierce resistance from Ukrainians on the ground. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Vasyl Kruk, a Ukrainian residing in Sheffied who spoke at the rally.

Sheffield offers sanctuary and support to Ukraine

Sheffield Council leader Terry Fox, together wth Green Party Councillor Douglas Johnson and opposition leader Shaffaq Mohammed have issued a joint statement standing with the Ukrainian community and offering sanctuary for refugees. Former councillor, Jim Steinke, who has taken part in visits to Sheffield’s twin city Donetsk, called for solidarity with Ukrainians living in Sheffield. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!

Ukrainian journalists’ fear over Russian threat

A Ukrainian journalist visiting Sheffield spoke to Sheffield Live! about fears for the country following the recent maritime clash with Russia. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Yevgeniya Kubakh of the media and community organisation Community Unity during a visit of Ukrainian journalists to Sheffield.