**Russia’s Advance in Ukraine Brings Human Suffering**
The Russian army is moving forward in eastern Ukraine, causing a lot of problems for the country. The situation is made even harder because a new leader will be taking office in the US soon.
**Evacuees Flee War-Torn Areas**
Many people have left their homes to escape the war. In one shelter, families are arriving from villages and towns that have been taken over by the fighting. One family, the Bolvihinas, had to leave their home because it was too dangerous. They took some of their belongings with them and now live in a shelter.
**People Hope for Better Times**
The mother of the Bolvihina family, Anastasiia, says that she hopes the war will end soon and things will get better. She also hopes that the new president in the US will be able to help Ukraine.
**Russian Advance Causes Destruction**
Many people have lost their homes and belongings because of the Russian army‘s advance. One woman, Kateryna Klymko, had her house burned down. She is now living in a shelter with other evacuees.
**Ukraine Hopes for Help from US**
The Ukrainian government hopes that the new president in the US will be able to help them deal with the Russian army’s advance. Some people think that Donald Trump may be able to bring peace to Ukraine, but others are not so sure.
**People Want Peace**
Many Ukrainians want the war to end as soon as possible. They are willing to give up some territory if it means peace. One man, Andrii Petrenko, says that he hopes the war will end and people will stop dying.
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