The 20 February 2023 edition of 10 vor 10 covers US President Joe Biden in Ukraine, reflects on one year of war in Ukraine, reports that men work part-time less often, and notes that the 2023 Berlinale features the film Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert.

As Russia prepares for the Victory Day military parade on May 9, Ukraine reflects on its own heroes in the current conflict with Russia. The significance of Soviet-era 'Hero Cities' is fading as places like Bucha, Irpin, Mariupol, and Kharkiv become the new symbols of Ukrainian resistance. Citizens like Wiktor express determination to fight against the new enemy, Russia, while others like Natalia recount the atrocities experienced during the war. The city of Irpin, now declared a 'Hero City' by President Volodymyr Zelensky, has suffered greatly, aiming to prevent Russian forces from advancing to Kyiv. Ukrainian soldiers have been recognized as heroes, often posthumously, and Colonel Kaschenko humbly credits his soldiers for their bravery, emphasizing the ongoing struggle and the work that lies ahead.

In Ukraine’s border region with Belarus, residents are not considering fleeing. Border protection, part of the Ukrainian army, is reportedly made up 90 percent of civilians from nearby villages. They maintain round-the-clock positions in the forest despite severe cold.