William Fleeson is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. He’s a graduate of Columbia and Georgetown universities, and has spent a year reporting from Ukraine since the start of the war in 2022. Follow him on Substack at Travel for Real: Places, Books, Strong Feelings.
William Fleeson | Ukraine prepares for the coming cold as Russia targets its energy infrastructure
Ukrainians are building classrooms amid Russian attacks—because every school helps children grow up Ukrainian. WORLD’s William Fleeson reports.
Sheltering from Russian attacks, Ukrainian kids return to school to study in subsurface classrooms
IN THE NEWS | Battlefield success is giving Kyiv new cachet in Washington
William Fleeson | Moscow tightens its grip on the internet amid growing frustration with wartime disruptions
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East create an oil crunch for Central Asia
Ukraine’s leadership fight is dividing civilians with family on the front lines. Meanwhile, long-range strikes are bringing the war home to Russia. WORLD’s William Fleeson reports.
William Fleeson | In eastern Ukraine, one family of pastors presses on despite constant danger—and an uncertain future
Tech innovation and diplomatic momentum mark a new phase in the conflict
Efforts to rescue minors in occupied territory gain steam as summer heats up
