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Living in Limbo: The Struggle of Russians in Ukraine | a Short Review Living in Limbo: The Struggle of Russians in Ukraine | a Short Review Legal Limbo: Thousands in Uncertainty :  Galina, a Russian legally residing in Ukraine, faces challenges due to her legal status. Despite living in Ukraine, serving in the Ukrainian army, and speaking Ukrainian, she encounters difficulties with her Russian citizenship.  This legal limbo has left her unable to secure a job, fearing account freezes, and even affecting her access to health services during pregnancy. Discrimination or Reality? :  While Ukraine's migration service claims equal rights for all foreigners, some Russians allege discrimination. Reports suggest frozen accounts for Russian citizens after the invasion.  Galina's inability to access state health services and register her child's birth highlights the complexities faced by Russians in Ukraine. Passport Predicament :  Galina's attempt to acquire Ukrainian ci...