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flag American skater Vadym Kolesnik visited war-ravaged Ukraine during the 2026 Winter Olympics, reconnecting with family amid ongoing conflict.

flag American figure skater Vadym Kolesnik reunited with family in war-torn Ukraine during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after a four-year separation due to the ongoing conflict. flag His relatives in Kharkiv endured relentless Russian attacks, with homes destroyed and his father’s business lost. flag His brother joined the Ukrainian military in 2022 and faced ongoing combat dangers. flag Kolesnik, who obtained U.S. citizenship in 2025, expressed strong opposition to Russian athletes, calling Russia a “terrorist country,” and uses skating as an emotional escape. flag He plans to use leftover GoFundMe donations to support training and pursue permanent residency for his mother.

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