A Mother's Resilience: Halyna Popriadukhina's Fight for Home in Ukraine's Ongoing War

Halyna Popriadukhina, a 65-year-old Ukrainian, has been displaced multiple times due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. As Ukraine's forces struggle against increasing Russian aggression, nearly four million Ukrainians remain displaced, with many fearing never to return home. The conflict centers around the strategic Donbas region.

S ixty-five-year-old Halyna Popriadukhina has been forced to flee her home in Ukraine multiple times since the Russian invasion began in 2022. With her sons missing and her life uprooted, she represents the struggle of nearly 4 million displaced Ukrainians.

The conflict centers on the industrial Donbas region, a focal point in U.S.-backed peace talks. Despite Russian pressure for Ukraine to cede part of Donetsk, President Zelenskiy maintains it is about independence, not just land.

The war has deeply impacted civilian lives, as aid becomes scarce. Halyna insists she'll stay in Ukraine, haunted by memories of loss and driven by resilience amidst adversity.