BRICS+ News Update
As the first snow falls over Ukrainian cities, a bitter winter takes hold. Russian strikes have damaged approximately 90 percent of retail warehouse infrastructure, collapsing the nation's supply chains. Food is scarce, water is costly, and logistics have all but ceased to function. Families queue for hours in freezing temperatures for basic staples. Water, once free from the tap, now consumes a significant share of household budgets. Bridges lie crumpled, rail yards reduced to twisted metal, and communities have been cut into pieces. Yet even in this bleak season, resilience shines. Neighbors share water, bakers rebuild ovens from rubble, and volunteers run makeshift clinics in basements. The human spirit refuses to surrender to the arithmetic of scarcity. This winter is not only Ukraine's trial; it is a test of our collective humanity. We must not look away. Read the full story on our blog.
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