Halyna Kruk, a Ukranian poet, member of the Ukrainian PEN

One of the worst mistakes of war is to underestimate the enemy. Many of us are engaged and focused on defense at home, so naturally there is no point in being distracted by what is happening outside the country. That is why, since the first days of the Russian attack, there has been a surprising, disappointing and worrying information policy, with a large part of the Ukrainian airwaves devoted to the so-called Russian liberal pundits who are opposed to the Putin regime.

This week marks the beginning of the annual 32nd International literature festival Druskininkai Poetic Fall, which begins with the presentation of Druskininkai Poetic Fall Anthology.