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11‑year‑old Ukraine war victim urges US to help end conflict
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Misha Komadovsky in Washington, D.C.
February 23, 2026Advertisement
Eleven‑year‑old Roman Oleksiv, badly injured in a Russian missile strike that killed his mother, is now in Washington sharing his story with US lawmakers. After multiple surgeries, he uses music and dance as therapy. Roman urges Congress to support Ukraine and protect its children, while rallies in Washington call for stronger sanctions and aid to help end the war.