Nation

Ukrainian refugee faces loss and loneliness far from home

Viktoria Kovalenko chose to come to England not only because it offered her refuge from the war in Ukraine, it was also a chance for her to escape from her harrowing memories of losing her family in a shell attack. Almost a year on from that ordeal, Kovalenko has found a temporary new home in a quiet English village with the kindness of volunteers, who helped her cross borders and apply for a UK visa. (Feb. 17)