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Survivor of Russian Strike Inspires with Dance Dreams

12/12/2025

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Roman Oleksiv testified at the European Parliament in Brussels as an interpreter wept translating.
The 2022 Russian missile strike on a hospital injured Oleksiv and killed his mother.
Oleksiv has undergone several surgeries since the attack.
Oleksiv is an aspiring ballroom dancer.
His story has been featured in an award-winning film, and he has received an award from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Story summary

Roman Oleksiv testified at the European Parliament in Brussels as an interpreter wept translating.
The 2022 Russian missile strike on a hospital injured Oleksiv and killed his mother.
Oleksiv has undergone several surgeries since the attack.
Oleksiv is an aspiring ballroom dancer.
His story has been featured in an award-winning film, and he has received an award from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.