Poetry in Ukraine is playing a vital role in processing trauma and bolstering resistance amid the ongoing war launched by Russia. To say there has been a renaissance of poetry in Ukraine is an understatement. Both have seen their poetry published in English, French and other languages, and have won major literary awards in Ukraine. Chornohuz’s poetry and life are interwoven with defending Ukraine against the existential threat of Russia. Her poem The Fruits of War draws on her experience as a combat medic dating back to 2019 and beyond.

Source: Irish Examiner February 26, 2026 00:44 UTC