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Danish journalist in Ukraine, covering Eastern Europe. Bylines in Euronews, DW, The Daily Beast, Ekstra Bladet. RT not endorsed. sswjournalist@protonmail.com
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May 16, 2022 8 tweets 5 min read
A 🧵about what I have seen in southern #Ukraine. 👇

More and more villages are back under Ukrainian control near Kryvyi Rih on the way to #Kherson, and the stories about rape and killings are reaching the surface, while fighting can be heard nearby. 1/8 Sixty-seven-year-old Valentina recalls how the Russian troops moved into her neighbors' houses.

“My mother always told me that it was so terrible during the World War, but I didn’t know that war could be so terrible. I had no idea." 2/8

#ukraine

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Apr 19, 2022 6 tweets 3 min read
🧵The Ukrainian farmers are under pressure, and it will impact people all over the world. It can lead to hunger in certain parts of the world. I have talked to several farmers in #Ukraine. 👇

They continue to work, but they cannot export. 1/6

avisendanmark.dk/artikel/ukrain… "We can not have our goods delivered, and we can not export our products as the supply lines are broken. Almost all of our exports go through the Black Sea, and Russia has closed it," said one farmer.

In addition, they need machinery, fuel, and other stuff. 2/6 #ukraine
Apr 18, 2022 4 tweets 3 min read
Over the few days, I talked to many Ukrainians, who are now traveling back to #Ukraine️ from abroad.

Many are going back even though it isn't safe at home. They simply want to come back. 👇 1/4

#UkraineRussiaWar

whowhatwhy.org/politics/inter… Many are simply tired of being on the road.

It isn't because they aren't happy with the treatment in Poland or other countries, but it isn't home. As one said: “There is nothing better than home. My parents are there, and I have to come back to them.” 2/4

#Ukraine
Mar 15, 2022 9 tweets 6 min read
So many videos circulating of Ukrainian farmers towing Russian tanks and other military equipment away. I have found a few of the best ones below 👇 1/

#ukraine #UkraineRussianWar First, there is this one from the start of the war. With a guy running after the tractor as it departs. 2/


#ukraine #UkraineRussianWar