Pets were considered outside of the family for many generations in ukrane. During second world war people lined up to kill their cats and dogs. Europe has changed regulations, but how has attitude toward pets changed? And are there many pets left in ucrane itself? Not everybody who has fled can take their pets with them.
Russian forces advancing on Kyiv have stalled. Ukraine has refused the demand to surrender Mariupol. But it’s not just Russian regular troops fighting: we look at Russia’s use of mercenaries. Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius, and is now facing the wrath of China. And included in the exodus of Ukrainians are plenty of four-legged companions. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of
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