The Star Of Last Year’s Ukrainian Independence Celebrations Is Now A Child Of War

Yesenia had a starring role in Ukraine's independence celebrations in 2021, striding through 1,000 years of the country's history in a video filmed on Kyiv's main Khreschatyk Street. One year later, RFE/RL spoke to the 11-year-old about her experiences of war and evacuation.

The Star Of Last Year’s Ukrainian Independence Celebrations Is Now A Child Of War