A Ukrainian philosopher has spoken to FRANCE 24 about daily life in Ukraine, and how outside support helps to lift the mood of people living under Russian bombs and drones. He spoke as France is holding the event “Le voyage en Ukraine” – or journey to Ukraine, which aims to enable the French cultural world to support Ukraine’s artistic community. Four months of events are kicking off with support from artists in France for their Ukrainian counterparts and all the people of Ukraine. Volodymyr Yermolenko, philosopher and chief editor of UkraineWorld, and president of the cultural and human rights organisation PEN Ukraine, spoke to us in Perspective.