NYT
A Mother’s Quest to Rescue Her Son From Russian-Occupied Ukraine
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A mother and son separated for three years during the war in eastern Ukraine made contact to attempt reunification. The separation occurred during the conflict in Russian-occupied territory. Thousands of families have been separated by the war.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/world/europe/ukraine-russia-rescue.html