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flag Calgary man Mac Hughes, 23, recovers in Kharkiv from burns after a 2025 Russian drone strike, vows to return to Ukraine’s forces despite ongoing war and skepticism toward U.S. peace efforts.

flag Calgary native Mac Hughes, 23, is recovering in Kharkiv from severe burns after a Russian drone strike in July 2025, undergoing multiple surgeries and regaining mobility despite lasting nerve damage. flag He remains determined to return to Ukraine’s armed forces, citing ongoing daily attacks, freezing conditions, and no sign of an end to the war. flag His father, Paul Hughes, also in Kharkiv, runs a charity delivering aid amid frequent power outages, water shortages, and air raids. flag Both men express skepticism toward recent U.S. peace efforts, particularly under former President Trump, and say they will stay until the war ends, calling Kharkiv their home.

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