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Teri Gelini's avatar

Viktor everything you write is true whether it is a person in your home blaming you or someone like Putin is blaming you for the war or Drumpf(our dear leader) is blaming us for what is happening here in America. All are bullies and weak. Was listening to Jacob Karsbro on substack state that Ukraine will win this war. I trust his judgement. He was in Ukraine when Prince Harry was there for a conference last week. Keep the faith Viktor. You have the edge and it looks like the EU is going to help where we have not.Please stay safe. Slava Ukraine πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸŒ»πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβ€οΈ

Norm's avatar

"Too dependent on lies to stand in the light” is so true, Viktor. Putin cannot stand the light of truth. The lying convicted felon in the White House is like that, too. Slava Ukraini. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

Ginni Simpson's avatar

Brilliantly stated, Viktor. Anyone ever bullied understands. Everyone should understand.

Dolly E's avatar

Russia started it … Ukraine will end it πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

Linda Braun's avatar

From your mouth to God's ear!

jill_uss's avatar

Praying for Ukrainians everyday since War Criminal Putin invaded Ukraine. May God continue to bless and give you strength. πŸ™πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ—½SLAVA UKRAINI

Ken Smith's avatar

Viktor, your nation is entitled to full recovery of occupied territories, return of the stolen children, full reparations for war destruction, entry into NATO and the EU, dismantling of the Russian war machine......nothing less...! It is and never was your fault....ever..!

Your strength as a nation is incredible and hard earned.

We care and will not forget.

Judy Robinson's avatar

Ken Smith, I especially agree with you, and many times in other places, I have expressed the very ideas you have shared. Ukraine must give up nothing, must be compensated for repairs, receive back what has been stolen from them even though lives and more losses can never be compensated, be compensated for the havoc that has been thrust upon it and its people, and the children and goods must be returned safely. I do not know how it will be made to happen, but that is the way it must be. A victim must concede nothing, ever! A bully must be seen for what he truly is, always!

andrΓ©'s avatar

I would go a little further.

The Russian empire should be dismantled, and all the other territories they occupied in the last century returned. (to Georgia, Finland, etc)

Kristen B's avatar

making crazy is victim blaming and endless gas lighting

Every time a news program says "The War Ukraine" I say The Invasion by Russia out loud to anyone and everyone.

Slava Ukraini πŸ•ŠοΈ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸŒ»

Lillian P.'s avatar

That is a great idea. I will try to remember to phrase it that way. The Russian Invasion of Ukraine...

Annie's avatar

Thank you, Kristen, I look forward to redirecting that phrase as it should be stated.

Rea Howarth's avatar

Thanks, Victor. And yes, the Russians are stealing your grain and selling it to Israel and other countries. πŸ₯Ή

Elizabeth Skinner-Orgeron's avatar

I sure hope the US isn't one of those other countries. I think we probably produce enough grain to feed ourselves, though.

Chris Castellari's avatar

No doubt Russia chose this war. Many nations, many supporters across the glibe are behind you. Russia is hurting also. Its young men are dying needlessly for cause neither they no their families believe in. Ukraine wil win in the long run, I have no doubt about that. Slava Ukraine. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

Linda Braun's avatar

I think if Russia is hurting, it is a self-inflicted wound. Still bad, but not as grievous as what they have done to Ukraine. God willing, some day the Russian people will realize what they have done, and/or throw off the yoke of their own oppression. And then, going forward, they will not make war on other people.

Of course here in the United States, we have a different self-inflicted wound--a slim majority of Americans voted for our wretched president. It is not really even remotely comparable to what Viktor and his fellow Ukrainians are going through,but there is a tiny parallel.

Judy Robinson's avatar

It is horrible for any bully to victimize anyone on any level, and yes, the level of what Russia is doing is huge!

Brenda Peters's avatar

So sorry! Not the Abusers β€” the abused! Hate spellcheck! πŸ˜–

Judy Robinson's avatar

Spellcheck has made horrible unauthorized changes in my writing numerous times, so I definitely know what you mean!

Susan Rose's avatar

Perfect description of what Putin is and what he is doing. It never ceases to amaze me that every nation in the free world has not stood beside Ukraine - stood up to tyranny, evil and injustice. It seems perfectly clear to so many, yet there you are fighting on your own. Ukraine is exactly what a country and its people strive to be. We cannot supply you with the weapons you need or financial support or military troops. But we, the ordinary citizens of the countries doing nothing, pray for you and send you our support.

Judy Robinson's avatar

Yes, Susan Rose, we definitely do pray for Ukraine!

Molly's avatar

Viktor, this is something which should be so clear to everyone who has a brain. My heart breaks when I hear people trivialize and or forget that it was Russia who attacked Ukraine without provocation. I hope Russia, as it stands, implodes. We see Russia, and the absolute evil they are trying to normalize against the Ukrainian people.

May Ukraine rise from the ashes and be a beacon to the rest of the world of freedom and hope and perseverance.

Slava Ukraine πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸŒ»β€οΈβ€οΈβ€πŸ©Ήβ€οΈβ€πŸ©Ήβ€οΈβ€πŸ©Ήβ€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Lyn Brown's avatar

Some aim to reframe the facts, to present an alternative narrative of the invasion of Ukraine. Be assured that fiction does not fool sensible, thinking people. Standing with πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ here in πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦.

andrΓ©'s avatar

Indeed, alternate "facts" is the excuse of bullies.

Wayne Shaw's avatar

Don't ever stop fighting back. Defending the country, yes, but also each other. I know that you won't stop. That goes for all of us.

Diane Knittle's avatar

Yes, Viktor! What you have been experiencing for over 4 years, we in America are only just learning and wishing those who could stop it would wake up! We will have to stand up as a group of little people before we have lost our democracy. Ukraine, sadly, is our role model. Thank you for being so insightful!!!πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

scampani's avatar

I know they always use the same book. Please stay safe. We have to believe that good will win this horrible nonsense

Joan Alvarado's avatar

You are so on point! I love your words and truth. I continue to pray for your people that this war will end soon victoriously. Gods speed Victor!

Deleted Account's avatar

It's so sad to think the ones you counted on to help Ukraine have hurt your country the most and now turns around and asks you for help. I as a US Citizen feel your pains and pray that someday we will once again feel peace again and walk among our streets free to be who we are meant to be.πŸ’™πŸ’›