Response of Ukrainian children to the war started by the Russian Federation

Response of Ukrainian children to the war started by the Russian Federation

March 24, 2022
Last edited on February 13, 2025

For almost a month now, Ukrainian children have been living in the realities of war. Thousands of them are hiding in the cold basements or corridors of their homes from airstrikes and shelling. Thousands more have been forced to flee their homes, which they now miss a lot. They are confused, scared, bewildered.

It is difficult for children to understand why Russia attacked Ukraine and why the war continues. But in their games, they are already building barricades and calling imaginary enemies like adults – Rusnya or Russians. And they draw and depict this war as they see and understand it.

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Alice, 9 years old

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Soldiers guard Ukraine. Anastasia, 8 years old

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Do not take parents from children! We are for peace! Angelina, 15 years old

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Anya, 6 years old

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Ksenia, 9 years old

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May there be peace and love. Darina, 7 years old

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Freedom to Ukraine. Darina, 7 years old

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Peace to all of us! Diana, 6 years old

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Let Russia be blown away by the wind. Elijah, 7 years old

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Lyuba, 8 years old

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Maxim, 7 years old

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This is Putin in an American prison. Maxim, 7 years old

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Marco, 10 years old

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Marco, 10 years old

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Marco, 10 years old

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Together Ukraine is stronger. Masha, 7 years old

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Come home alive! Alexandra, 9 years old

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Glory to Ukraine. Olesya, 8 years old

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To you from Sofiyka. Sofia, 5 years old

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Dad is a hero! I do not want to become a war. I'm waiting for you, and for Olya, and for my grandfather. We will all win together, just believe in it. We do something so as not to be sad. The war will be over, and you can come, but only with us! from the son Dad courageous brave good well, in short, my Dad is the best! On the sides: me, mom, agent, dad. Sasha, 9 years old

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Lukashenko has lost his conscience. - Conscience, where are you !!!! Elijah, 7 years old

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Timophiy, 11 years old

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