Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
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Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
After an explosion blew out the windows of Maria's Kyiv coffee shop, she shook off the glass and got back to work.
In #Ukraine, coffee shops have become a symbol of resilience, and they are only becoming more popular.
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It’s a cold early spring morning in Kyiv – March 25th, 2024.
At 10:25 a.m. two women enter Maria's cafe and order coffee. Maria is making espresso when she hears the first explosion.
Later, the air raid siren goes off.
Maria decides to finish her coffee and move to a safer place.
But she doesn't have time...
At 10:29 a.m. there is another terrible explosion.
(Security camera footage of the attack is available in the article)
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A window in the café is blown out and shards fall on her.
Maria immediately crouched down and covered her head with her hands.
The only thing that saves her from the broken glass is that she was wearing a thick, warm hoodie.
She did the only thing she knew to do:
She stood behind the bar and started making coffee again.
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Coffee culture in #Ukraine is more than just a habit.
In times of political change, coffee has become a symbol of resilience and unity: from discussions about the country's future in coffee shops during the Revolution of Dignity to mobile coffee shops on the front lines.
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The rapid growth of coffee shops, artisan roasters and local brands reflects the country's openness to new ideas and its desire to develop even in difficult times.
During the full-scale war, the number of coffee shops in Ukraine has increased by 35 percent.
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Read today's article in full on coffee culture in Ukraine through the link!
Ukraine’s resilience coffee culture
The number of coffee shops are dramatically increasing despite the war. After an explosion at her cafe, Maria shook the glass off, and went back to the espresso machine.
(www.counteroffensive.news)
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NEWS OF THE DAY:
Moscow was attacked by upwards of 34 “airplane-type" drones, reports Reuters. The largest drone strike yet.
One person was injured and dozens of flights were diverted from three Moscow airports.
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A recent US assessment states that Russia has amassed 50k soldiers to take back Ukrainian gains in Kursk, reports NYT.
Russia has been able to slowly amass this force without drawing significant resources from other fronts.
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Polish PM Donald Tusk referred to Trump's reelection as "a serious challenge for everyone" and plans new meetings with NATO, EU, and UK allies, reports Politico.
Poland’s Tusk to meet EU, UK, NATO leaders on Ukraine after Trump win
Trump’s reelection in the U.S. presents “a serious challenge for everyone,” Polish prime minister says.
POLITICO (www.politico.eu)
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Today’s cats of conflict are two little kitties that Mariana’s neighbors are feeding up as winter approaches.
Stay safe out there.
Best,
Myroslava
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Ukraine’s resilience coffee culture
The number of coffee shops are dramatically increasing despite the war. After an explosion at her cafe, Maria shook the glass off, and went back to the espresso machine.
(www.counteroffensive.news)
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