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Arriving in Kyiv revealed a city that, despite ongoing Russian bombings, displayed an admirable semblance of normal life. People went about their daily routines, but the pervasive military presence told another story. Families gathered in cafes, seemingly unperturbed, while soldiers moved with purpose through the streets.
The hotel, perched precariously on the 25th floor, served as a reminder of the lurking dangers. Just hours after leaving, the nearby train station suffered a Russian airstrike, an ominous occurrence that highlighted the unpredictability of war.