The ongoing war in Ukraine has forced many to flee, including young artists and teenagers seeking a new life abroad.

Maksym Kolisnichenko, a 24-year-old Ukrainian artist, uses AI to depict the emotional toll of war.

His controversial images of a bombed Basel aim to evoke empathy by showing the unimaginable destruction of war in familiar settings.

Maksym’s journey to Switzerland began with a scholarship to study in Basel, where he now creates art that challenges perceptions of conflict.

Meanwhile, thousands of Ukrainian youths have also sought refuge in Switzerland.

Many, like 16-year-old Maksym, struggle with homesickness and adapting to a new culture.

Despite initial isolation and language barriers, they find ways to integrate, often through education and personal connections.

These stories highlight the resilience of Ukrainians abroad, as they navigate the challenges of displacement while holding onto hope for a better future.