Title: A Daily Pause: Ukraine’s Minute of Remembrance

Every morning at 9 a.m., Ukrainians halt their routines for one minute of silence, paying tribute to those who have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict with Russia. To capture the significance of this ritual, our correspondent Maria Varenikova—who has been reporting on the hostilities since 2014—returns to her hometown to share the experience firsthand.

By Maria Varenikova, Coleman Lowndes, Rebecca Suner, and Joey Sendaydiego | June 3, 2026

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Source: New York Times Generated at: 2026-06-03 09:01:39 UTC