Kryvyi Rih: A City Shaped by Conflict
In the midst of the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, one city has taken center stage – Kryvyi Rih. Known as “crooked horn,” this gritty industrial city holds a special place in the heart of Ukrainian President Zelensky. It is here that he spent his formative years, growing up in the Anthill, a sprawling block of flats that has become synonymous with his humble beginnings.
As the conflict rages on, the people of Kryvyi Rih find themselves caught in the crossfire. They long for an end to the war, a return to a sense of normalcy, and an escape from the constant sirens that have become the soundtrack of their daily lives. But with minimal progress on the Ukrainian side and growing Russian dominance, the end seems elusive, perpetuating a cycle of doubt and despair.
President Zelensky, in a recent speech at the Munich Security Conference, redirected the focus from when the war would end to why Putin is allowed to continue it. The blocked military aid, a lifeline for Ukrainian forces, has left them severely