My blog post from last weekend showed the Siberian irises in my garden: annmackay.blog/2026/05/24/a...

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Utterly vile...I really can't express how disgusted I am by this brutal act of terrorism.

Friends, we're ok I'm in the office I passed Lukianivska metro station on my way here This area looked worse and worse after every attack But this time it's something awful The opposite side of the street doesn't look any better I'll take pics on my way home Our office is fine

Kyiv today 💔

Greetings from Kyiv. Morning is here. It felt so good to welcome it after the night we had. Much damage in Kyiv after the attack. Two people were killed and more than 50 wounded, as of now. I had a silent warcoffee.

Deep night. Kyiv. So, the attack has started. Drones, missiles. Loud explosions now.

Sunset today. The art of nature. Sleep calm, Ukraine.

Two realities clash. A calm moment near the Dnipro River and a warning from Zelenskyy about russian preparations for a new attack on Kyiv.

Today, Ukraine marks Heroes’ Day. A day of remembrance honoring all those who fought and continue to fight for Ukraine’s freedom and independence. Paintings from the exhibition The Archetype of the Ukrainian Hero, 2025.

Dnipro River today. I haven’t lost my ability to notice beauty. No war can take away the moment when we stand in awe and watch. We are humans, just like you.

Twenty six, incl a toddler girl & a 10yo boy, were injured in a brutal overnight bombing of Dnipro. For 6h, russians shook the city w drones, ballistics & cruise missiles. Isn't it terrifying that this daily violence stopped being newsworthy? Silence kills. Photo Hromadske.

Greetings from Kyiv. Chestnut trees bloom. russia continues its attacks on Ukraine. Last night, with 524 drones and 22 missiles. I had a warcoffee. Tried to plan the week. Gentle Monday to you.

A week ago, Moscow pleaded with Washington to put pressure on Kyiv to ensure that the 9 May parade was not targeted by drones, otherwise Kyiv would be bombed! Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire and Putin got his parade 13 May: a nine-story block of flats collapses in Kyiv following a massive attack

I sent a new Hidden Ukraine letter yesterday. This one is from Volyn (northwestern Ukraine). A green railway tunnel, an old house with history, a rapeseed field. Ukraine that rarely appears in the headlines. If you missed it, it’s on Patreon www.patreon.com/posts/157862...

On Mother's Day, please spare a thought for Ukrainian mothers. They fight, rescue, care, love, shield — all under the russian bombs and missiles. In Ukraine, being a mother means making impossible choices every single day. Photo after the russian attack on children's hospital Okhmatdyt in 2024.

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I continue introducing you to Ukrainian art. Some works from ART KYIV 2026, which I visited today. The first two and the last two: 🇺🇦 Volodymyr Byzov

A very happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough! 🎉 Thank you for showing us just how wonderful nature is, and for inspiring millions of us across Suffolk, Britain and beyond to care about our wildlife and wild places. To all of us at Suffolk Wildlife Trust, you're our hero.

Greetings from Kyiv. Today, on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over nazism, I keep hope that good prevails. Let’s not only follow the light, but be that light.

ZELENSKYY: Every day, Russia can make a choice and end its war. And not for a few hours in order to hold a parade in Moscow. People must be valued, not parades. There is a need to establish peace, rather than running around the world’s capitals begging for a pause on May 9.

Tonight in Kyiv. Traditional Ukrainian dances near the Landscape Alley. People joined in. I recorded a recap for my supporters, as promised: www.patreon.com/posts/157651...

The Dnipro River greets the world. A reminder of the Earth’s beauty that humanity has been destroying.

Our friends @thesoilassociation.bsky.social are showing the hidden toxic chemicals that can end up on our plates: www.youtube.com/watch?v=duK-.... Please watch & reshare -and sign their #petition to cut harmful #glyphosate from our food and fields👉 act.soilassociation.org/cut-the-chem...

russians targeted a kindergarten in downtown Sumy, Suspilne reports. The second floor is on fire, and the rescue operation is ongoing. Casualties remain unclear. My God, please let no one be hurt.

While russians cry a river to the Trump Administration for a ceasefire to safely hold their tank-free parade in Moscow, their terror against Ukrainian civilians escalates — incl killing ppl in public buses in Kherson. Pressuring Ukraine instead of russia means siding with the aggressor.

If russia stops fighting, there will be no war. If Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no Ukraine. The fact that this still needs repeating says everything.

In times like these, when Ukraine is wounded by war every day, it’s important to show you what we have and what can be lost. Tomorrow I’m going on a new trip 🤞. I’ll bring back material for a new Hidden Ukraine letter. My deepest gratitude to my Patreon supporters, who help me continue this work.

🐢 🦘 🐦 🦔 🐝 #greenwitch #animism #nature #health #peace

Greetings from Kyiv. We have windy and cold weather again. Today, looking at these flowers, I thought how much they remind me of us. Ukrainians stand through all the winds of life.

Olena Halushka posted this today, Saturday. Please keep Ukraine in your thoughts. Olena is a strong voice for Ukraine. Read about her & her organizations on her site.

Florence came to Kyiv again with a convoy of trucks for Ukrainian defenders (photos of the trucks tomorrow — safety first). Meanwhile, here are the photos we took today. A genuine joy of friendship in the chaos of life. @flore14.bsky.social thank you 🇧🇪🇺🇦

My favourite view of Kyiv. From the bell tower of St Sophia Cathedral. Today.

Greetings from Kyiv. My morning warcoffee. What’s in it today? 47 missiles and 619 drones launched by russia across Ukraine last night. At least four people were killed in Dnipro. Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Odesa, and Kyiv oblasts were also under attack.

These are conditions under which brave Ukrainian firefighters are working close to the frontline. Fire trucks now require double protection from the FPV safaries — you can see nets at the station and vehicles' permanent ones. russia systematically hunts for first responders.

On Earth Day, I want to share a chestnut tree I saw in Kyiv today. We live on such a gorgeous planet. My wish is for no wars on it.

⚡ Ukraine returned over 2,100 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, Zelensky says. Out of the 2,100 children, 150 have been returned to Ukraine since the beginning of 2026. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-retu...

most read environmental story in The Guardian: Patrick Barkham’s coverage of the #NetworkRail saga about how thousands are people are calling for swift nesting sites to be unblocked‼️email the CEO of Network Rail asking him to unblock the nests [email protected]

Childhood should be like this, filled with joy and laughter. One day, Ukraine will be full of these moments.

Older than it seems. In Ukraine, pysanky go back centuries. They changed form, but did not disappear. I wrote more about it in my latest Sunday Letter.

(Almost) Silent Sunday: Bright Anemone We have visitors here at the moment, so I am just quickly leaving you this photo of a radiant anemone flower. If I remember correctly, it is Anemone coronaria 'Bordeaux', sole survivor after the others were lost.

Greetings from Kyiv. I went to the Dnipro River. It was late morning. A little boy was throwing stones. The sun glided gently over the water. Precious moments of life.

Friday

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Kyiv. Today, I saw a chestnut tree awakening. Life wins.

Greetings from Kyiv. As I type this, the air raid siren is crying. When I filmed this scene, it was filled with beauty and calm. A city of contrasts.

Ukrainian children are overexcited to meet their grandpa who arrived for a short break from the frontline ❤️

Do not forget—and do not let the world forget—the children Russia has stolen from Ukraine, the children who lost their lives, and those torn away from their families. Remember them. Remember Ukraine.

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March 31. Kyiv. Landscape Alley is still waiting for spring. I show you the beauty of Ukraine — a country hidden behind the bars of war.