Ukrainian military chaplain shares wisdom from the frontlines

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Emily Kwong, Jordan-Marie Smith

Published February 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM EST

Father Andriy Zelinskyy, a chaplain in wartime Ukraine, talks about what he sees in the trenches and what he's learned about the fragility of humanity, years into the war with Russia.

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Emily Kwong

Emily Kwong (she/her) is the reporter for NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The podcast explores new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, Monday through Friday.

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Jordan-Marie Smith

Jordan-Marie Smith is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

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