Stories about Ukrainians — from farmers to the President — are a weaponizing tool in the information war. Ukrainians’ humanity and bravery win over hearts across the world.
Jamie Kennaway is helping the #UNITED24 team generate powerful ideas for new fundraisers.
Jamie is the creative director of the And Us agency, authors of the The Undeniable Street View project, which allows you to walk through the destroyed streets of Ukrainian cities and realize the horror russian troops are bringing to our country.
In May, Jamie visited Kyiv for the first time and is already planning to return here, as he felt a strong connection with Ukraine.
Jamie, thank you for your brilliant ideas, for your support, and for your friendship. We can’t wait to meet you again 🤗
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"Today's day 444 of russias tyranny. I've worn these colors with pride and high respect for the country and people of Ukraine everyday of those 444 days and will continue to wear them with pride" Michael,Perth🇦🇺🧵
“Today, I made a small donation through UNITED24, your country's official website, hoping that the Ukrainian people will know that there are ordinary people in China who support you until the final victory,” Qian Jiang, 🇨🇳
“The civilised countries of the world stand with you against the brutal invasion of your country. I’ve supported you since the start of UNITED24 and will continue to do so until you have peace and stability again in Ukraine,” Sharon, Nottingham, 🇬🇧
On #NAFOday, we present a special big #SquaDrone thread, featuring all the team drones. We'll start with a jab from one of Ukraine's greatest boxers, bought by The Drone Team 2 (we're not sure who fellas had in mind — @Vitaliy_Klychko, @Klitschko, or both)
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Big bada boom is so 1997.
Badda jagga bonk is much trendier, although the point is pretty much the same.
"Anybody Else Want To Negotiate?" #NAFO#SquaDrone
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This amazing Millenium Falcon comes courtesy of Flight Lieutenant @AurelliaStrass and #NAFOJediforces. Unlike the original, the only things this ship smuggles are explosives for russian invaders. Much like the original one, however, it will serve the light side.
How to make Oscar-worthy movies? How to cast actors? Which is more important — talent or luck? Michel Hazanavicius, film director and U24 ambassador, answered these questions for students of the Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Karyi Theatre, Cinema and Television University.
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We were inspired by the story of @BereniceBejo, who won the 2011 César Award as Best Actress in The Artist:
“When Berenice was doing the text, I didn’t really look at her. She called her agent and said ‘He didn’t look at me, he was not interested.’ But I hired her"
"A month after that she asked me about it. I said to her ‘The image is my job. I don’t need your makeup and hair, it’s not the major of my movie. I didn’t need to watch you, I needed to hear you. Life acting doesn't need editing. It is really the last part of the acting”
“My injuries were caused by hatred. But my body was rebuilt by love. And I said: “As a Ukrainian soldier, you will not find greater love than you will find in Ukraine. And you will have the opportunity that I have to have a new life”
Giles Duley @gilesduley
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War documentarian Giles Duley defines himself as a lucky man. 12 years ago, while filming in Afghanistan, he stepped on a landmine. Giles lost 3 limbs, had 37 surgeries, and was given a very poor medical prognosis. A year and a half later... he returned to work in Afghanistan.
Giles is now a founder of a charitable fund. @Legacy_of_War helps Ukrainians affected by war and raises funds via #UNITED24 for rebuilding efforts. In 2022, Giles was elected as the 1st @UN Global Advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding situations.
U24 ambassador @TimothyDSnyder opposes russian propaganda on a regular basis. He recently spoke at a meeting of the @UN Security Council, convened by moscow to discuss "russophobia," and explained how russia uses this term to justify its genocide against the Ukrainian people👇🏽
📌 If you stand in russia with a sign saying "no to war," you will be arrested and very likely imprisoned. If you stand in Ukraine with a sign that says "no to war," regardless of what language it is in, nothing will happen to you.
📌 The claim that Ukrainians have to be killed because they have a mental illness known as "russophobia" is bad for Russians, because it educates them in genocide.
It's hard to believe, but the 'Azovstal. A Symbol of Perseverance' project is coming to an end. The last bracelet, created from the final batch of Azovstal plant metal, has been sold. 100,000 pieces were made in total, being sold in 44 countries. #Azovstal#united24
♥️ 40,338,907 UAH raised from the first batch of bracelets went to the #ArmyOfDrones.
♥️ 152,770,290 UAH from the "I BELIEVE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE" special edition has been transferred towards the ‘Shahed Hunter’ anti-drone complex (thanks to @igorlachenkov and monobank)
♥️ 94,000,000 UAH from the last international batch will be transferred towards the #FleetOfNavalDrones.
These bracelets are now worn by soldiers, diplomats, politicians, journalists, U24 ambassadors, celebrities, and thousands of people worldwide.