Ukraine War

Young girl plays the recorder to raise funds for Ukraine

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4 years ago

June 22, 2022

Costa Haritos

Videos have emerged of a six-year-old girl performing a song by a Ukrainian Orchestra

A young girl is going viral for playing the recorder to raise funds for Ukraine’s war effort.

The song is called ‘Stefania’, and was the Kalush Orchestra’s winning entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

It’s understood the funds will go towards first aid equipment, bulletproof vests, a drone, a portable solar power plant, stretchers, blankets and medicine.

Russia marks Nazi Day

Russia will mark the anniversary of the day Nazi Germany’s forces invaded the Soviet Union 1941.

President Vladimir Putin is due to lay flowers to honour the dead.

This comes as neighbouring Ukraine prepares to enter into its fifth month of conflict at the hands of Russian forces.

Russia maintains the conflict is not an invasion, but rather, a ‘special military operation’.

Ukraine’s President Zelensky says fighting in the eastern Luhansk region remains tough.

“That is really the toughest spot. The occupiers are also pressing strongly in the direction of Donetsk.”
PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY

The President adds the Russian Army is putting “serious pressures” on the area, which is leading to a shift in military strategy.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.