Mariia Lavriv

Journalist

Has over 4 years of experience in journalism. Constantly was drawn to people who do something meaningful and therefore are worth being heard. Considers journalism an opportunity to talk about what worries her and others. Strives to create in-depth and meaningful material.

31 Mar., 2026 - Mariia Lavriv - Anna Zubenko

Leaving their prosthetics in the stands, veterans enter the ice rink

The ice rink is chilly and alive with sound. It’s much like a regular hockey game, but only coach Serhii Shvets is wearing skates. Frontliner reporters watch the session unfold.

27 Mar., 2026 - Mariia Lavriv - Anna Zubenko

Each day at the threshold of grief, a priest bids Ukraine’s fallen their final farewell

After the service, the parish priest, Taras Mykhalchuk, promptly changes from red vestments into black. In just fifteen minutes, the church will once again receive a soldier killed on the front line. This time, reporters from Frontliner are there to witness the funeral rite.