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Climbing for Peace: Ukraine’s only Everest climber heads for the summit, hoping to end the war.
Samoilova, who runs a restaurant with her partner in the capital Kiev, described her summit bid as a last minute decision taken to boost the morale of her fellow Ukrainians.
Lone Ukrainian climber summits Everest with an appeal for peace
Samoillova was in Mexico climbing Mt. Pico de Orizaba when the war broke out in her home country. She hasn’t been able to go to her country, and it is unclear how long she will have to wait before she can finally share her summit victory with her family and friends on her home soil.
Nepal denies summit certificate to Russian climber over Ukrainian flag unfurling
Nepal has denied Everest summit certificate to Russian climber Katya Lipka citing her unauthorized political activity on top of the world.