Mariinsky Palace - an 18th century baroque structure serving as a setting for ceremonies and official receptions - has been refurbished and has opened its doors for the public to visit

Documentary photographer Amadeusz Swierk traveled to Kharkiv to lens the cultural scene for his photo series “Art in the time of war”; the city near Russia’s border keeps its resilient spirit and cultural events are a reminder of what can be lost to war

Photos showing the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States seated face-to-face in St. Peter's Basilica, deep in conversation, have gone around the world; a spokesperson for the White House called the discussion "very productive"

In the deadliest attack this year, Russian missiles hit the center of Sumy killing at least 35 people and striking terror as residents were out enjoying Palm Sunday and attending morning church services

Oksana Kulabukhova is the only public service gynaecologist near the front: she tells how her work changed with the war and why she decided to stay; there would also be another colleague covering the region, absent for family reasons