Love dey very sweet and even war no fit stop am oo.. see as them marry even as them dey fight ooo….chai
Pavlo Chornobai, a Ukrainian serviceman of the Azov Brigade, and his bride Anna, pose for pictures during their wedding ceremony at a civil registry office in Sloviansk, the eastern Donetsk region, on April 25, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war gave a sense of urgency to the commitment of Ukrainian military couples, who see no point in waiting for a peace that looks like a mere mirage. Talks of ceasefire and peace plans, which have taken over Western capitals as US President Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the conflict, feel far from the reality in Sloviansk, around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the front lines. Marriage can protect the partners of military personnel, as they receive social support and are guaranteed a call if their spouses are killed or wounded. "Don't postpone love for later, that's probably the most important thing. Don't wait for the right moment," Anna said. (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)

Love dey very sweet and even war no fit stop am oo.. see as them marry even as them dey fight ooo….chai

War No Stop Love: Ukrainian Soldier and Him Babe Wed Near Battle Front

For inside one wedding hall for Sloviansk — a city wey near war front for Ukraine — Anna and Pavlo Chornobai tie the knot as about twelve of di groom soldier friends clap and cheer dem.

Even as war dey everywhere, di bride still insist say she go wear white gown for di civil wedding.

But every other thing, including party with friends and family, she gatz adjust because Russia invasion don scatter plenty plans.

“When I small, I dey dream say my wedding go get horses and big Cinderella gown,” Anna wey be 22 talk, with one angel tattoo for her collarbone. “But I no regret anything.”

As war dey tear Ukraine, many soldiers and their partners no wan wait again. Dem just dey rush marry because nobody sabi tomorrow.

Pavlo Chornobai, a Ukrainian serviceman of the Azov Brigade, and his bride Anna, pose for pictures during their wedding ceremony at a civil registry office in Sloviansk, the eastern Donetsk region, on April 25, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war gave a sense of urgency to the commitment of Ukrainian military couples, who see no point in waiting for a peace that looks like a mere mirage. Talks of ceasefire and peace plans, which have taken over Western capitals as US President Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the conflict, feel far from the reality in Sloviansk, around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the front lines. Marriage can protect the partners of military personnel, as they receive social support and are guaranteed a call if their spouses are killed or wounded. "Don't postpone love for later, that's probably the most important thing. Don't wait for the right moment," Anna said. (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)

For other countries, especially Western ones, dem dey talk about ceasefire and how to end di three-year war. Even US President Donald Trump dey push make fight end quick.

But for people wey dey live for Sloviansk, wey just about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from di war front, peace still be like film trick — e far from reality.

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