Ukrainian soldiers look completely different after returning from russian captivity. Often, their families can barely recognize them. Weight loss, exhaustion, signs of torture, and other inhumane methods of treatment by russia. But despite all the horrors of captivity, they endured and made it back to native land. We keep waiting for the day when all Ukrainians will be home.
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Ukrainian journalist Eskhakzai Ramina published an interview on her YouTube channel with three teenagers from Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk, who grew up under temporary russian occupation. When russia occupied their homes in 2014, Ivan (7y.o.) from Luhansk, a girl (7y.o.) from Donetsk and a girl (9y.o.) from Crimea. At 18, Ivan and the 2 girls decided to leave their homes and return to Ukraine. Now, for the first time in many years, they have experienced what it means to live without fear and speak their native language.
1037 years ago, The Kyivan Rus, which modern Ukraine is heir to, adopted Christianity as its state religion in Kyiv. That was 110 years before moscow was founded. For years, russia has been trying to appropriate this episode of our history to justify their invasion of Ukraine🧵
Ukrainians in temporarily occupied territories celebrate Ukrainian Statehood Day🇺🇦
Today, the Yellow Ribbon movement activists are marking this important national holiday, reminding that even under occupation, Ukrainian cities will always remain Ukrainian🧵
Senior Lieutenant Kateryna has flown over 30 combat missions. She is the co-pilot of an Mi-8 helicopter and navigates dangerous, low-altitude raids near the front line. She has known since age 10 that she wanted to fly.
This is her story👇
The #FellasFury platoon is ready for action🔥
14 Lyut robots, fundraised by #NAFO fellas, are on their way to help Ukraine's frontline defenders.
Thank you, Fellas — your Fury is about to be unleashed. Take a look at these beauties again and remember the names you gave them🧵👇