During the summer, the threat to Kiev’s rich architectural heritage seemed to have receded, but with Putin’s shift to missile attacks during the last few months, the risk of damage or indeed its destruction has reared its head once more. With his obvious contempt for human life, one can hardly hope that he will make any effort to spare Ukraine’s cultural or artistic assets.
Let’s hope that 2023 brings the removal of the invading army, peace and reconstruction and perhaps we can all spare a thought for those in Ukraine without heating or lighting as we celebrate the New Year ourselves.
John Stewart 