Stefan Weichert

Stefan Weichert is a Danish freelance journalist currently living in Kyiv, Ukraine since May 2019. He focuses on war, conflict and terrorism. He has covered protests in Egypt, Belarus and the war in Nagorno-Karabakh. He is now covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

A photo illustration of Skyler and Steve Gregg.

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON

Dead U.S. War Hero’s Dad Finishing Son’s Ukraine Mission

Skyler Gregg helped rescue Valentina and her family from the Russians. Now, Putin’s forces are back, and his dad is trying to evacuate them to the U.S.

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Ukrainian border guards and military recruitment officers check drivers’ papers at a checkpoint near the border to Romania as they look for men attempting to avoid military service.

THIS IS THEIR STORY

Real Reason Thousands Are Fleeing Conscription in Ukraine

Men who are hiding from the war tell The Daily Beast they do not trust the military system and fear they’ll be sent to the frontline without proper training.

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25-year-old Andriy wishes that Ukraine will win and build a new Ukraine full of liberty and without corruption.

‘Scary’ Message From Troops on Crucial Mission to Beat Putin

Troops behind the grand plan to crush Russian forces are returning bloodied and desperate about the grim reality on the ground.

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Troops Reveal ‘Biggest Problem’ That Is Helping Putin Win

The Daily Beast accompanied a Ukrainian drone unit near the front lines who warned of an impending crisis.

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This Woman Is Staging Ukraine’s Most Daring Rescue Ops

Olga Zaitsova risks her life every day driving to the front line to save people caught right in the middle of a war zone.

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