One Year on, tourism stands firm in support of Ukraine

A Ukrainian fashion model walking through the runway during the Ukraine charity fashion show that was held on January 1, 2023 at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas in Diani, Kwale County. [Robert Menza, Standard]

This week, the world marks a sad anniversary. It has been one year since the Russian Federation chose to invade Ukraine, in a clear breach of the Charter of the United Nations and of international law.

The invasion has exacted a terrible price. Our report about the impact of the Russian offensive against Ukraine had grim statistics regarding the future of the tourism industry.