Ukraine's war has shattered some friendships and family ties – but 'care ethics' have strengthened other relationships

By Greta Uehling, Lecturer, Program in International and Comparative Studies, University of Michigan

War does more than displace civilians, or kill them. When wars are waged in residential areas, they become part of the calculus of simply getting through the day.

During the war in Ukraine, now reaching its six-month anniversary, my friends and colleagues there have held Zoom meetings between air raid signals. In a recent meeting, I noticed one of them was speaking from a shower stall, the most heavily reinforced area of their apartment. Professors who are defending their country tell me…

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