No one will ever deny that America stood with Ukraine
The United fifty states of America, without a single exception
Today, I want to do something different.
Especially for my friends in the United States, who, according to Substack, make up 88% of my readers.
We talk, again and again, about the bond we share. About the admiration we have for each other. About the spirit that ties our nations together. But as you know, this bond is under attack.
Kindness is being threatened. Reason is being threatened. The forces that want to divide us are working harder than ever.
And yet, even in the face of this, we have found each other.
Two peoples, separated by oceans, by history, by geography. Most of us will never be able to walk the streets of each other’s homelands. And yet, somehow, we stand together. Not because of proximity. Not because of politics. But because of what we believe in.
Democracy. Dignity. Freedom.
And those who seek to destroy civilization itself know that our unity is a threat to them.
They would love nothing more than to erase what we have built together. To make our alliance a thing of the past.
I refuse to let that happen.
Every morning, I wake up with some questions. How can I contribute to strengthen this friendship? How can we make this bond unbreakable, not just for today, but for history? How can I ensure the American friends we are so glad for their support?
How can I document this moment so that no one, ever, can deny it?
Who will make sure this story is told tomorrow?
We Ukrainians have absolutely no doubt that most Americans support us. No matter where you live. No matter if your state is red or blue.
No matter what your president say.
I see it. You show it to me every day. And that’s why I had an idea.
50 images of support for Ukraine. One from each U.S. state.
50 states standing for democracy. 50 states standing for freedom. 50 states proving, beyond any doubt, that America is on our side.
50 reminders that America and Ukraine stood together, not just as allies, but as friends.
This is not just a collection of photos. It is a record of something that cannot be erased.
A testament to the moment when Ukraine called for help, and America answered.
A tribute to the solidarity that can exist between nations.
To my dear Substack subscribers: this is for you.
Because I know what you have given me. Your support. Your kindness. Your motivation. Your hope. Your belief that this fight, our fight, is worth it.
You may not know how much joy and strength you’ve brought to this difficult life in these past months. But I do. And so, from the depths of my heart: Thank you.
Because unity is not just an idea. It is action. It is sacrifice. It is millions of voices refusing to be silenced.
Because unity isn’t just in a word in your name. It’s in your purpose.
And now, no one can deny it.
Not today. Not ever.
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I cried when I read what you wrote. Thank you so much. I have been so afraid that Ukrainian people would think we do not love them. Tell them we do.
My great grandfather came to America at 13 from Lithuania to keep from serving in the Russian army. His mother, who put him on the boat to save his life, would be appalled at what America has become. Stay strong.
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