State of War
Evgenia Lopata, Andriy Lyubka – Editors
Yulia Lyubka, Kate Tzurkan – translators
Meridian Czernowitz – Publisher
Language of translation: English
Evgenia Lopata & Andriy Lyubka / editors
This anthology brings together 35 powerful texts by some of Ukraine’s most prominent writers and intellectuals, offering an unflinching account of the first year of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. Through essays, reflections, and personal testimonies, the contributors confront the brutality of war with honesty and moral clarity, preserving the lived experiences of those who witnessed its earliest and most devastating stages. The collection affirms the enduring power of truth and memory, ensuring that the realities of this war are neither forgotten nor diminished over time. It speaks not only to the tragedy of conflict, but also to the painful necessity of resistance in defence of home, dignity, and freedom.
The book is the result of a major initiative by Meridian Czernowitz Publishing House aimed at supporting Ukraine’s literary community in the immediate aftermath of the invasion. By commissioning texts, the project provided direct financial assistance to 100 Ukrainian authors during an exceptionally difficult period.
The anthology has played an important role in bringing Ukrainian voices to a global readership, with additional editions published in Latvian and Lithuanian and a German translation forthcoming. The foreword, written by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, underscores the historical significance of the collection and has further amplified its international impact.
