When Russia’s full-scale invasion started in February 2022, Yevhenii called his mother, saying: “Mum, I’m leaving Kyiv. Missiles are striking all around me. It’s deafening.” In her calm and typical way, she replied: “Alright, son, I’m makingborshch. We’ll be waiting for you.” Today, he chuckles at the memory. Before the war, he worked as a DJ and dancer, but his life was to change drastically in 2022. When Russia started attacking Ukraine, many were faced with the prospect of staying, or leaving. That question never arose for Yevhenii, though: “Leaving the country? I never even considered it. …