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As a young man, Oleg Sutulov was a proud communist in the former Soviet Union. Now the Australian entrepreneur gives jobs to Ukrainians fleeing Russian missiles. One year since the war began, here’s how his café is giving back.

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As a young man, Oleg Sutulov was a proud communist in the former Soviet Union. Now the Australian entrepreneur gives jobs to Ukrainians fleeing Russian missiles. One year since the war began, here’s how his café is giving back.

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