Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, the Yomiuri Shimbun had many photographers and reporters in Ukraine; they stayed and covered the country after the invasion. As the attacks by the Russian military intensified, we met those who had no choice but to flee their homeland, leaving behind loved ones, those who lost loved ones, those who were frightened by the attacks and those who cried over their destroyed homes. Many Ukrainians have also fled to Japan. This is not about a distant country, but a reality that can happen anywhere in an unstable world, which we should remember. The photos in the newspaper are only a small part of the facts. We hope that, one year after the invasion started, you will be able to see many photos in this exhibition that could not be seen elsewhere and that many people can learn about present-day Ukraine.
Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, the Yomiuri Shimbun had many photographers and reporters in Ukraine; they stayed and covered the country after the invasion. As the attacks by the Russian military intensified, we met those who had no choice but to flee their homeland, leaving behind loved ones, those who lost loved ones, those who were frightened by the attacks and those who cried over their destroyed homes. Many Ukrainians have also fled to Japan. This is not about a distant country, but a reality that can happen anywhere in an unstable world, which we should remember. The photos in the newspaper are only a small part of the facts. We hope that, one year after the invasion started, you will be able to see many photos in this exhibition that could not be seen elsewhere and that many people can learn about present-day Ukraine.