"One day peace will come, and we will reunite in the peaceful land of Ukraine."

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Mother and son Anna and Maks are both from Dnipro in eastern Ukraine. Two years ago, Anna moved to Kyiv, but Maks stayed behind. In a discussion with Newshour's Tim Franks, they reflect on their separation, and the lessons learned four years on from Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. (Photo: Anna and her son Maks together in Kyiv on January 1st 2026- the last time they saw each other. Credit: Photograph courtesy of Anna)