“What reason is there for us to do this?” 

                                   – A Ukrainian official speaking on the murder of Darya Dugina

Two female Russian artists discuss how their life and work has been impacted by Russia's Ukraine War.

“We must save the world not with blood, but with friendship and love.”

– A sign by Russian activist Tatyana Mateyeva

Anastasia Savitskaya, a corporal in the Russian Armed Forces, is Russia's first known female military casualty since the launch of the Ukrainian invasion. 

Over one hundred cases of sexual assault by Russian troops have been reported during the invasion of Ukraine.

Art is a powerful realm for protest. The Ukraine War has inspired a new wave of brave works.

Tender and natural bonds can develop between strangers brought together by misfortune.

Nadya Karpova demonstrated bravery in expressing both her sexuality and her stance on the war in Ukraine.

Ksenia Sorokina gives her Golden Mask award to jailed anti-war activist Sasha Skochilenko.

Artist Daria Apakhonchich illustrated her quarterly report to the Ministry of Justice with her thoughts about the war in Ukraine. 

A powerful, deep interview with one of Russia's leading artists and humanitarians, about her decision to leave Russia.

Today is International Women's Day, which traces its roots to 1917, when Russian women demanded "bread and peace." Four days later the tsar was forced to abdicate and the provisional government granted women the right to vote. What's going on today in Russia?