Featured Photographer Camiel Mudde's photo series Life after Occupation explores the long-lasting effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mudde ventured into various Ukrainian regions, capturing the devastating aftermath of war through his lens. Despite facing challenges such as lack of electricity and relying on food aid, locals like Valia, a 78-year-old woman, remain resolute in their determination to restore their community. Camiel's poignant imagery captures the resilience and suffering of these individuals, offering insight into Ukraine's path to recovery.
Camiel Mudde: “On February 24, 2022, Russia's neighbouring country invaded Ukraine. To this day, the invasion causes enormous destruction, deaths, trauma and suffering. How is Ukraine doing now, one year after the invasion of Russia? With this question, I boarded a plane to Poland on February 12, 2023, and arrived…