Russia Just Invaded Ukraine And People Are Going Online To Let Others Know How Scary It Is (30 Posts)

Everyone was hoping that this day wouldn’t come, everyone was scared that it probably would. This morning, on February 24, 2022 at 6 AM (Moscow time), Putin announced that Russia invaded Ukraine. World countries one after another are condemning this attack and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of EU Commission, Josep Borrell Fontelles, considers these events “among the darkest hours of Europe since the Second World War.”

As the world is watching all of this unfold, Ukrainians and other people in the country are experiencing it. The internet is now full of reports of what is happening and some people have shared their own thoughts and feelings of being woken up by explosions. Bored Panda collected some of the personal messages that were shared to represent what people in Ukraine didn't sign up for but have to endure.

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This whole hell started with Russia deploying military troops at the Ukrainian border last year, saying that they were just doing some military training. More and more soldiers and military equipment were brought to the border and everyone was starting to worry that this could grow into a conflict.

After unfruitful discussions and trying out diplomatic measures, the conversation with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin failed and he declared war against Ukraine. But you could say that Russia has been at war with Ukraine since 2014 when Russia occupied Crimea and the time in between was just a brief break.

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Wars always end with too many people dying, countries being left ruined economically and morally, so good leaders try to avoid them by any means possible. There has to be a good reason if someone is prepared to make their country and another country go through this.

Some might say that there is no good reason as in the modern world we should be able to communicate with words without having people killed. It is hard to disagree that the reasons behind Ukraine’s invasion are meaningless and reading through people’s messages who have to witness the explosions makes you understand how horrible it is.

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Various political reviewers are trying to make sense of Putin’s madness and have explained that he really didn’t like the fact that Ukraine wants to become part of NATO. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy realizes how dangerous it is to have such a neighbor as Russia, especially after the events in 2014, so he wanted to have allies who would help when his country was in need.

Putin intervened and expressed his dissatisfaction and actually accused NATO of trying to convince Ukraine to join the alliance so that they could have their troops closer to the Russian border. He claimed that NATO is being the aggressor by not agreeing to fulfill his request. For some reason, it bothers the president of Russia that Ukraine wants to be westernized, join NATO, join the EU and free themselves from the influence of Russia.

It could be rooted in Putin’s understanding that Ukrainians are actually Russians, as last year, he described the two countries as one nation because the Soviet Union was the one who created Ukraine.

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Even though there could be lots of speculation about how Putin feels and many interpretations of his words, there are some specific demands he presented to the Western countries that would make him stop.

He asked for a legally binding pledge that NATO won’t include Ukraine in their alliance; otherwise, where would Russia retreat in a conflict with the US. He also called for the countries who don’t acknowledge Crimea as part of Russia to change their stance.

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The West couldn’t fulfill those demands because they violate their core values. The situation escalated and since the first explosions in the eastern part of Ukraine, the situation is changing every minute.

Ukraine has a very big and powerful enemy, but they have many friends too. NATO plans on increasing its presence in Eastern Europe, but Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said they won’t be sending troops to Ukraine.

Democratic countries of the world are declaring sanctions to weaken Russia’s economy. They will be sending weapons and equipment for Ukraine and providing financial assistance as well as humanitarian assistance.

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It is important to protect Ukraine as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis said on his Twitter, “We in Lithuania know it very well that Ukraine is fighting not just for Ukraine, but for us in the region, Europe and everyone in the democratic world. It is our obligation not just to punish Russia for its actions but to help Ukraine with all and every means available.”

It is safe to say that we all wish for it to end as soon as possible and for Ukraine to survive this in one piece. Слава Україні!

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LONG LIVE UKRAINE 2 years ago (edited)

Hello all, am Ukrainian Soldier stationed and about to beginning fighting in Donetsk, me and my brothers are wanting everyone to know Ukraine will not fall, we are all fight till are dying breathes to defend our homeland we not allow them to get near Kyiv we are men and they are boys. They are not taking us without a fight. Edit 1; We have repelled the attack on Kharkiv, they have taken Chernobyl, are pushing them back in Donbas and Luhansk, shelling from Belarus border and missile strike are hitting Kyiv and evac busses and bus stations are hit with strike from Russia. Edit 2; Zemeiniy Island has fallen, all of guardsmen stationed there are killed, but never surrendered, DDOS attacks are hit us on frontline and in Kyiv, Pervomaisk has fallen.

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Rosie Hamilton 2 years ago

We are all on your side and wishing there was more we could do!

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HelpUkraine 2 years ago

People who are not indifferent to Ukraine can help. List of reliable crowdsourcing organizations: https://www.fastcompany.com/90724577/how-to-help-the-people-of-ukraine-7-things-you-can-do-right-now NBU Opens Special Account to Raise Funds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces: https://bank.gov.ua/en/news/all/natsionalniy-bank-vidkriv-spetsrahunok-dlya-zboru-koshtiv-na-potrebi-armiyi Ukraine is not a rich country. Its citizens need our support in this terrible crisis. Please contribute at least a little if you can.

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Moezzzz 2 years ago

We're with you!!!

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

May the ghosts of my ancestors, murdered by Russians, rise up to join your fight against them.

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago

I am so sorry that you and your country has to go through this. We stand with you and Ukraine.

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Lou Lopez 2 years ago

Give 'em hell, brother. We're cheering for you.

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Katy McMouse 2 years ago

God bless your beautiful souls and long live your beautiful country. I'm so sorry the west allowed that devil to exist for as long as he has. He'll answer to God, but I pray your countrymen get to him first.

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Tracy Sellars 2 years ago

Know that you, your brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers are in so many thoughts and prayers tonight. You are doing such a great service for your country. It is not just the people of Ukrainian thank you but so does the rest of the world.

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Isabel Luecke 2 years ago

Sir, you and your fellow soldiers are the definition of brave. Thank you for fighting and thank you for your courage in this face of this horror. I know it isn’t much but please know that I am praying for you, your family and your friends. Long live beautiful Ukraine and all the people in her 🇺🇦

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Anita Pickle 2 years ago

Bless you and your family and Ukraine

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Stew 2 years ago

Good luck. And yes. LONG LIVE UKRAINE

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UpupaEpops 2 years ago

Keep us posted, Brother! Let us know you are safe. May the God of Righteousness be with you all and keep you safe.

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Kimi Tomminello 2 years ago

💖🙏 be safe. Bless Ukraine, screw Putin.

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Emowan 2 years ago

As an Aussie/Ukrainian I'm sending my strength. Is there anything we can do to help from across the world? I mean this sincerely.

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Genny McD 2 years ago

Please stop him. My heart and prayers are with you

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InfectedVoice 2 years ago

The whole of Britain is with you my friend, it's only words on a screen but from the bottom of my heart I'm wishing love and luck for all of the innocent people caught up in this b******t, I'm as powerless as the next man, wishing you strength and power, from the whole of Britain, good luck friend.

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Jarrod Nichols 2 years ago

Give them hell brother! Today we are all Ukrainian! We stand with you!

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Toni 2 years ago

we are all on your side and hope and pray that this madness ends as soon as possible. stay strong!!!

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Rez Fidel 2 years ago

Stay strong! we are with you

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Marian 2 years ago

Good luck soldier. There are thousands standing by you and Ukraine in spirit. Thank you

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Gazelle Araneta 2 years ago

Thank you so much for this! I am from Canada but I stand with Ukraine! Goodluck and may God help us all.

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Eagle Girl 2 years ago

Stay Strong & Know Many are Sending You ALL Prayers & Peace XOXOXO

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Sweetie Cake 2 years ago

Good luck i’m standing by you till the end xxx

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Sylvanticx 2 years ago (edited)

I am on your side! Putin's actions disgust me. I stand with Ukraine. Stay safe.

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Anton Kider 2 years ago

You have the support of the rest of the world. Big hugs to your soldier comrades and families. The world is watching you with fingers crossed.

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Natasha 2 years ago

We’re all praying for you!

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FullmetalxDipshit 2 years ago

I feel especially for your plight (besides basic humanity) because my own hometown here in the usa is also called Odessa. I hope you pull free of this mad man! And soon!

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Sarah Goettge-Lunn 2 years ago

Our Hope's and prayers are with you.

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Elleana Sky Lopez 2 years ago

My heart is really torn that you are in this situation and the entire country of Ukraine. I am in tears and in pain for the children, families, that will lose loved ones because of one selfish, disgusting man. We are with you and stand with you and pray you return safe to your family. Stay strong and take courage!

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Truth Monster 2 years ago

Give them hell, Long Live Ukraine.

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Orionpax75 2 years ago

Prayers, strength, and angels be with you my brother!! American here from Miami we stand with you we love you!!! We are against this senseless war!

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CherryPlays 2 years ago

You’re so brave. Bless you and all your fellow soldiers 🙏

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Amanda-Joy Veness 2 years ago

If any Ukrainian refugee and their pets make it to Canada, you are welcome in my home.

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Moxxie️‍️️‍ The Queer 2 years ago

Be safe! I'm rooting and praying for you!

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redties_and_blackparades 2 years ago

good luck. Please stay safe xx

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Peppa Pig 2 years ago

Good luck! Wish you the best!

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StepOnMe1986 2 years ago

I'm praying for you and all who are suffering. I pray that all of you stay safe and peace will prevail. I hope one day we can all live in peace and anyone with evil intentions learns to be better. Or at the very least those who aren't evil are protected and no longer suffer.

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Angelar 2 years ago

@Long Live Ukraine please post updates. are you alive

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Doggo bunno 2 years ago

Pray for all of you, and we filipinos will always be there even we nothing to do with Ukraine, we wish all of friends and families are safe and your brothers.

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Shelley Kapach 2 years ago

You are incredibly brave. I hope you get out in one piece, unharmed.

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BasedWang 2 years ago

I am terribly sorry that this is happening to your country. Stay safe and protect what's yours! Is there any truth to the bio-chem the US had close to Russia being some of the targeted shellings?

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Mama Penguin 2 years ago

A lot of people in the US are on your side. We know it's hard, but please, please be okay, as okay as your conditions allow. Good luck to you and many hugs to you.

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Jay Son 2 years ago

You're all heroes! I wish our countries wouldn't be standing idle by :(

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Marco Conti 2 years ago

What do the Russian want with Chernobyl anyway? I read they are holding the area, but tactically it seems idiotic. Then again, this whole thing is idiotic. I doubt they have come to repair the power plant.

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J 2 years ago

As a Russian, I haven't felt this level of shame and hopelessness for the actions of our government as I feel now. Words cannot describe the level of tragedy and heartache Putin's senile actions bring. I am heartbroken for Ukraine, but also regular Russian people who are unwillingly dragged into this horrible mess. Today I take to streets in protest of this insanity, along with my brothers and sisters from all over the world.

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Moezzzz 2 years ago

We all realize this isn't the Russian people, this is one man's narcissism. No one is blaming you guys at all. We know what going on. I feel terrible for Putin dragging soldiers into HIS war (just like what happened here in the US with Vietnam)

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LONG LIVE UKRAINE 2 years ago

Hello, am Ukrainian soldier stationed and fighting in Donetsk, it is not you fault, you are have done nothing wrong, you are not invading us right now, do not feel feel blame, you are have done nothing wrong.

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Iggy 2 years ago

Thank you for protesting against Putin. It's a brave but necessary thing you do.

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Imogene Cargeaux 2 years ago

Americans can definitely relate to you on that front. I guess we were lucky that our narcissistic a*****e in power was too obsessed with being liked and talking s**t about ppl who hate him than he was about invading other countries. Obviously it's not the same thing but I understand the shame. I'm so sorry you and your people are dealing with this and that you are forced to live this. It's not right that one man has the power to steal the lives and liberties of all of you. We stand with you. We support you.

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DuchessDegu 2 years ago

We know it's not the great Russian people, it's your insane "leader" on a personal vendetta. Hopefully someone will take him out, one way or another

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Miss Frankfurter 2 years ago

This is not the fault of the Russian people. Its on Putin. They didn't elect this madman. He set it up to win and then made his proclamation that he's not leaving. The Russian people are not naive about this. They have been so crushed by what he has done to people who have dared to marshal the Russian people against him. Plutonium spiked tea, Novachuk, just shoot them down in the street. Imprison them when they are guilty of nothing except opposing him and moving people to do the same. He is pure evil. For those who take to the streets I hope and pray for you and admire your courage.

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

@J, I hope you're okay, I saw there were a lot of protestors arrested.

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Hot Babushka 2 years ago

I feel you. I am also a Russian, although living in the us. I just feel horrible about this. Ukraine doesn't deserve this, Russian citizens don't deserve this, no one does. I'm terrified for when this spreads to Russia. I already have friends and family in Ukraine affected, I can't stand my Russian friends and family being put into such danger as well. I just can't put into words how upsetting this is. <3

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Janine B. 2 years ago

Thank you J for your words. It's such a terrible situation you're in too. Are there protests going on in Russia? Did the people really expect Putin to attack or where you as shocked as everyone else today? Please try to keep save. I still remember 1989 and we were so lucky the government decided against attacking the protesters. I pray for you good people in Russia too. Love from Berlin. Stay strong! ♥️

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Lovin' Life 2 years ago

Prayers for you!

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Anton Kider 2 years ago

Big hug from Barcelona

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Ellis Tamura 2 years ago

It's not fair. For the Ukrainian soldiers fighting an unjust war, For the Russians protesting and getting arrested in the streets. All because Putin was an greedy ass-hole.

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Lingon 2 years ago

If Putin died, would your country retreat?

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Anna Nowak 2 years ago

We in Poland are also scared. We don't believe that Putin will stop at Ukraine. Our goverment, while evil, hateful and incompetent, are setting refugee centers near the border. We are preparing to take as many Ukrainian brothers and sisters as we can

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Troux 2 years ago

I also don't believe he will stop there. I think he wants to build back the USSR bigger than ever. Crimea was a test and the West failed it - the West stood by 'in protest' as Russia invaded. They next moved onto other parts of Ukraine, stoked fires, and now insist upon all of Ukraine. This is a repeat of Czechoslovakia in 1938; Germany sought to recover 'ethnic Germans' and 'historical German land' there, so he invaded while justifying it to the Western powers. Even though this was a direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles, the west (led by British PM Chamberlain) bought his 'justification' and decided to allow it just to avoid war. As we know now...tolerating an invasion doesn't prevent a war, it allows it. Sanctions will not be enough.

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James016 2 years ago

My late neighbour’s son lives in Poland, near the Ukrainian border. He was meant to come to the uk this week to work on his mother’s house. He is staying put as he rightly won’t leave his family. Very scared for him right now.

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

Agreed that Putin will not stop. My fam are near border and trying to get out before Russian troops stationed in Belarus arrive to stop any Ukrainian refugees or use their presence as a pretext to invade Poland, too. You have my heartfelt sympathy.

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Rosie Hamilton 2 years ago

We are all on your side and wishing there was more we could do!

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Moezzzz 2 years ago

We're with you!!!

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

May the ghosts of my ancestors, murdered by Russians, rise up to join your fight against them.

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago

I am so sorry that you and your country has to go through this. We stand with you and Ukraine.

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Lou Lopez 2 years ago

Give 'em hell, brother. We're cheering for you.

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Anita Pickle 2 years ago

Bless you and your family and Ukraine

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Stew 2 years ago

Good luck. And yes. LONG LIVE UKRAINE

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UpupaEpops 2 years ago

Keep us posted, Brother! Let us know you are safe. May the God of Righteousness be with you all and keep you safe.

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Kimi Tomminello 2 years ago

💖🙏 be safe. Bless Ukraine, screw Putin.

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Emowan 2 years ago

As an Aussie/Ukrainian I'm sending my strength. Is there anything we can do to help from across the world? I mean this sincerely.

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Genny McD 2 years ago

Please stop him. My heart and prayers are with you

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Jarrod Nichols 2 years ago

Give them hell brother! Today we are all Ukrainian! We stand with you!

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Toni 2 years ago

we are all on your side and hope and pray that this madness ends as soon as possible. stay strong!!!

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Rez Fidel 2 years ago

Stay strong! we are with you

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Marian 2 years ago

Good luck soldier. There are thousands standing by you and Ukraine in spirit. Thank you

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Gazelle Araneta 2 years ago

Thank you so much for this! I am from Canada but I stand with Ukraine! Goodluck and may God help us all.

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Eagle Girl 2 years ago

Stay Strong & Know Many are Sending You ALL Prayers & Peace XOXOXO

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Sweetie Cake 2 years ago

Good luck i’m standing by you till the end xxx

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Sylvanticx 2 years ago (edited)

I am on your side! Putin's actions disgust me. I stand with Ukraine. Stay safe.

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Anton Kider 2 years ago

You have the support of the rest of the world. Big hugs to your soldier comrades and families. The world is watching you with fingers crossed.

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Natasha 2 years ago

We’re all praying for you!

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FullmetalxDipshit 2 years ago

I feel especially for your plight (besides basic humanity) because my own hometown here in the usa is also called Odessa. I hope you pull free of this mad man! And soon!

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Sarah Goettge-Lunn 2 years ago

Our Hope's and prayers are with you.

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Truth Monster 2 years ago

Give them hell, Long Live Ukraine.

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Orionpax75 2 years ago

Prayers, strength, and angels be with you my brother!! American here from Miami we stand with you we love you!!! We are against this senseless war!

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CherryPlays 2 years ago

You’re so brave. Bless you and all your fellow soldiers 🙏

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Amanda-Joy Veness 2 years ago

If any Ukrainian refugee and their pets make it to Canada, you are welcome in my home.

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Moxxie️‍️️‍ The Queer 2 years ago

Be safe! I'm rooting and praying for you!

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redties_and_blackparades 2 years ago

good luck. Please stay safe xx

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Peppa Pig 2 years ago

Good luck! Wish you the best!

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Angelar 2 years ago

@Long Live Ukraine please post updates. are you alive

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Doggo bunno 2 years ago

Pray for all of you, and we filipinos will always be there even we nothing to do with Ukraine, we wish all of friends and families are safe and your brothers.

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Shelley Kapach 2 years ago

You are incredibly brave. I hope you get out in one piece, unharmed.

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BasedWang 2 years ago

I am terribly sorry that this is happening to your country. Stay safe and protect what's yours! Is there any truth to the bio-chem the US had close to Russia being some of the targeted shellings?

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Mama Penguin 2 years ago

A lot of people in the US are on your side. We know it's hard, but please, please be okay, as okay as your conditions allow. Good luck to you and many hugs to you.

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Jay Son 2 years ago

You're all heroes! I wish our countries wouldn't be standing idle by :(

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LONG LIVE UKRAINE 2 years ago

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Iggy 2 years ago

Thank you for protesting against Putin. It's a brave but necessary thing you do.

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Imogene Cargeaux 2 years ago

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DuchessDegu 2 years ago

We know it's not the great Russian people, it's your insane "leader" on a personal vendetta. Hopefully someone will take him out, one way or another

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Miss Frankfurter 2 years ago

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

@J, I hope you're okay, I saw there were a lot of protestors arrested.

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Hot Babushka 2 years ago

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Lovin' Life 2 years ago

Prayers for you!

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Anton Kider 2 years ago

Big hug from Barcelona

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Ellis Tamura 2 years ago

It's not fair. For the Ukrainian soldiers fighting an unjust war, For the Russians protesting and getting arrested in the streets. All because Putin was an greedy ass-hole.

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