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Ukrainian skeleton racer brings hope to children

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Thomas Klein | Kres Harrington
February 24, 2023

Vladyslav Herskevych made headlines when he protested Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the Beijing Winter Olympics. DW speaks to the Skeleton pilot one year into the conflict.

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