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 | Cracks are spreading in Russia’s wartime economy, as Congress mulls “bone-crushing” new sanctions
William Fleeson | For young people in eastern Kharkiv, staying is an act of resistance
William Fleeson | While war persists, one Ukrainian church brings hope and healing to its shattered community
At a Christian school near Kyiv, the staff balances missile alerts and ministry
Ukrainians stay and celebrate Easter despite missile strikes and daily hardship
William Fleeson | A Christian school in Kyiv defies bombings, low enrollment, and dim peace prospects to serve missionary and expat families
Amid fighting, political fireworks, and ceasefire talks, Ukrainians hope for a lasting end to Russian hostilities
Fear for the future overshadows hope for an end to the fighting
Ukrainian refugees in Poland navigate school, culture, and an uncertain future
William Fleeson | After three years away from home, will refugees return or resettle elsewhere?
