Ukraine medics seek peace in mountainsAFP, UNDISCLOSED, UkraineUkrainian war medic Roma Zukh has learned a hard rule during the Russian invasion — do not get too close to colleagues. Ukrainian military medics dance at a mountain retreat in Ukraine’s western Zakarpattia region on Oct. 24 last year. More than 1,000km away from the battlefield at a 10-day mountain retreat, designed to help them recover, Zukh’s rule was being put to the test. After evening sessions with a psychologist, the medics dined in a local restaurant decorated with mountain paintings and fairy lights. Within just a few days, the medics had grown tight, forming a WhatsApp group to stay connected once they returned to the front.

Source: Taipei Times December 31, 2025 17:16 UTC