This Easter, Ukrainians gather around festive tables, not just in celebration, but in quiet defiance — of war, of grief, of the relentless attempts to break their spirit. Across cities and villages, the scent of fresh paska bread and the glow of candlelight remind us that even in times of darkness, the light of tradition and resilience endures.
In churches marked by sandbags and stained glass, prayers are whispered for those on the frontlines, for loved ones far from home, for the simple peace of an undisturbed night. Families, some reunited through miracles, others still waiting, cling to rituals passed down through generations — not just for comfort, but to remember who they are and what they stand for.
Easter in Ukraine this year is not free from sorrow. But within each painted pysanka, within each shared meal and quiet embrace, lives the unshaken belief that life will prevail. That renewal is not only possible — it is inevitable.
From all of us at Glavnoe.in.ua: may this Easter bring warmth to your hearts, strength to your homes, and light to the path ahead.