https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:46:38 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Former Ukrainian soldier Vasyl Velychko manages up to 60 dogs a day at an animal shelter in Lviv, making use of his right arm alone. The amputee was wounded in battle in Kharkiv in 2022 but has found new peace and purpose caring for four-legged friends. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-lviv-kharkiv-dog-handler-amputee-veteran-therapy-shelter/33522602.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-lviv-kharkiv-dog-handler-amputee-veteran-therapy-shelter/33522602.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:01:56 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine Friends and family of Vitaliy Shumey, who regained his ability to speak despite losing part of his skull in a Russian attack nearly three years ago, say the former Ukrainian soldier is a "living example that miracles happen." https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-war-shumey-soldier-miracle-speak-rehabilitation-father/33409550.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-war-shumey-soldier-miracle-speak-rehabilitation-father/33409550.html Sat, 10 May 2025 00:08:38 +0200 UkraineFeaturesRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Vitaliy Shumey's family and friends say he's a "living example that miracles happen" after the Ukrainian soldier regained his ability to speak despite losing part of his skull in a 2022 Russian attack. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-soldier-speaks-losing-part-skull/33409531.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-soldier-speaks-losing-part-skull/33409531.html Sat, 10 May 2025 00:04:17 +0200 VideosRussiaUkraineVideo ArchiveRussia Invades Ukraine