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Ukraine has lost almost 500 churches and religious sites since the start of the Russian invasion

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As a result of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, at least 494 religious buildings, theological institutions, and sacred places were wholly destroyed, damaged, or looted by the Russian military. The Institute for Religious Freedom reported Russia’s tactic of using churches for military bases and hiding spots.

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Ukraine’s architects look ahead to the challenge of rebuilding war-torn cities

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Eight months after Ukrainian forces retook the Kyiv suburb of Irpin from Russian occupiers, The New York Times has spoken with several architectural figures from the region on their mission to rebuild the urban landscape destroyed by war.

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Ukraine issues postage stamp featuring "prophetic" Banksy artwork

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A year on from Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, the national postal service has issued a stamp called FCK PTN!, The artwork, which is an allegory of Ukraine defeating Russia by "pinning it to the mat", was originally drawn by Banksy on the wall of a destroyed house in Borodyanka. "And

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Russian architects condemn Ukraine invasion in open letter

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More than 6,500 Russian architects, designers and urban planners have signed an open letter to condemn the invasion of Ukraine and "demand the immediate end of violent war". The letter , published online by architectural magazine Project Russia , decries Russia's ongoing attack on Ukraine that began in the early hours of 24 February. "We,

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David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects suspend work in Russia

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Architecture firms David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects have announced they are halting work on projects in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine. David Chipperfield Architects said it "condemns the actions of [Russian president Vladimir] Putin" and is suspending all its work in Russia as a result.

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Norman Foster "to assemble the best minds" to rebuild Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

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British architect Norman Foster has met with the mayor of Kharkiv to discuss the rebuilding of the Ukrainian city following extensive damage suffered during the Russian invasion. Located only 40 kilometres from the Russian border, the city was heavily damaged by the Russian army during the invasion.

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Opposite Office proposes turning Nord Stream gas pipeline into "UN for ordinary people"

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German architecture studio Opposite Office has proposed repurposing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany into a site of international cooperation with its own capsule hotel named Nord Stream 3. Europe is discussing whether we can afford to shut off Russian gas," said Opposite Office founder Benedikt Hartl. "We

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