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Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia & Nikopol – 25 December
By James Hewitt For those of us who travel to Ukraine frequently , it had become very noticeable during the most recent, much needed delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Kyiv, Odesa and beyond, that the atmosphere in Ukraine had changed. I’ve spoken often about my admiration of the courage and fortitude of the people of…
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Kyiv & Chernihiv – 17th – 20th May
By James Hewitt I understand more clearly now the phenomenon for great writers and artists to find inspiration for their work in various parts of the world, such as Ernest Hemingway. Taras Shevchenko wouldn’t have had to travel far for his inspired great work. Of course, I’m not suggesting that I am anywhere close to…
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Kherson, 14th-17th March
By James Hewitt In the centre of Lviv is The Church of The Most Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. Also the Garrison Church. A good place in which to contemplate life on St Patrick’s Day. In such surroundings, my mind clears. My thoughts turn to family and friends. I pray for the people of Ukraine.…
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Sloviansk, 24-28th January
Fairly early-on, as I was making notes for my January Despatch from Ukraine, the sad news of Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw (two British Aid Workers), was reported. Although they were not personally known to us at Op Safe Drop, we were all saddened by this news. We send their families our condolences. They were…