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Music, Bomb Shelters, and Interceptor Drones: Inside Atlas Festival’s $3.4M Fight for Ukrainian Skies

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By J. Chandler Thomas, J. McAlister, Thomas
| UNITED24 Media
Amid constant Russian missile threats and sleepless nights, tens of thousands gathered in Kyiv for a weekend of music, defiance, and a crucial mission to shield Ukrainian skies. It’s July in Kyiv. The summer heat is thick—and so is the crowd, tens of thousands deep. At first glance, Atlas Festival looks like any major European music gathering—a sea of hands, towering stage lights, overflowing beer tents, and that unmistakable, electric buzz.
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Why Are Sweden and Ukraine Closer Than Ever? Two Ambassadors on What’s Next

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By J. Chandler Thomas, J. McAlister, Thomas
| UNITED24 Media
When Russian forces occupied a Ukrainian village, locals hid a Swedish flag to keep it safe. Years later, that small act reflects a much larger story, as Sweden’s and Ukraine’s top envoys show how diplomacy now extends far beyond embassies—into military support, recovery efforts, and the defense of shared values. In 1815, Europe's heads of state and their top envoys gathered at the Congress of Vienna to rebuild the continent after the Napoleonic Wars.
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Rockstar, Soldier, Drone Operator: Boombox’s Legendary Return to Kyiv in Long-Awaited Concert

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By J. Chandler Thomas, J. McAlister, Thomas
| UNITED24 Media
Balancing life as rock musicians, active-duty soldiers, and volunteers, the members of Boombox are turning their music legacy into support for the front lines. On May 16, 2026, the legendary Ukrainian rock band Boombox held their first solo concert in Kyiv in over four years.
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