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.

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.

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👇

A night to forget.

Is what we’d call it if it hadn’t been happening over and over again.
This is what the aftermath of russia’s attacks looks like. Night by night.

If you can, please donate to help stop this. If not, share it.
Everyone should see this🧵
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-nigh…

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🧵👇 From the Fellas

In Pryluky, a russian drone killed local fire chief's wife, daughter — police officer Daryna — and 1-year-old grandson . The firefighter was on duty, responding to the aftermath of earlier strikes. Tragically, he and his team ended up extinguishing a fire in his own home💔

14-year-old Yana survived a russian strike that killed her family and destroyed her home. Driven by the loss, Yana is determined to become a soldier to protect Ukraine and honor her loved ones.
This is her story🧵

Ukrainians have long turned their fear and despair into determination — surrender was never an option, as it always meant losing everything. While being an obvious underdog, Ukraine decided to become the smartest, most advanced underdog it can be🧵👇
u24.gov.ua/sky-sentinel?u…

russian forces destroyed and mined Dovhenke village. @thetimes shared a story of a local resident, Ihor Kniazev, who after the de-occupation defused hundreds of mines and rebuilt his house from remnants of the war.

Read Ihor’s incredible story 🧵👇

Ruben Mawick was just 20 years old when he left Dortmund and came to Ukraine to work as a paramedic. Despite being seriously injured during a mission, he has never once regretted his decision to help Ukraine. Read his story, recently shared with @euronews 🧵

This is a story of an 18-year-old girl from temporarily occupied Donetsk who escaped her home after realizing the true meaning of the russian world. Surrounded by fear and propaganda, she kept her plans a secret even from her own family🧵

Pysanka is a symbol of hope, carrying stories.

The tradition started thousands of years ago, lasting through pagan rituals, Christianity, and other chapters. Today, this craft is still a cherished Easter tradition, reminding of those chapters in history and creating new ones🧵

Before Easter, @LievSchreiber and Eugene Hütz baked Ukrainian paska in New York, using flour from a demined field in🇺🇦

You can win a pack of this flour by donating $10+ to help demine Ukraine:

In the meantime, here’s a recipe for this paska🥮👇 donorbox.org/flour-from-ukr…

In a powerful display of unity, everyone is showing support for the #ChildrenAreNonNegotiable campaign, by @BringKidsBackUA. It aims to raise global awareness about the ongoing abduction of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories by russia.
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3 years ago, russia hit the Kramatorsk railway station. Over 4,000 people were waiting to be evacuated — most of them women and children.

This wasn't a battlefield, but a place where people were trying to escape one. russia turned it into a bloodbath🧵

The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPF) and @ukrainer_en have published a selection of photographs from March: Ukraine's defenders and rescuers, the aftermath of russian attacks, as well as moments of life in Ukraine.
Have a look📷🧵

The chaplain of the 2nd International Legion of Defense of Ukraine, Padre, grew up in Brazil among Ukrainians. A family military tradition, knowledge of history, and faith eventually led him to join the Legion. Through his service, he motivates soldiers of different faiths🧵👇

A thread we all need right now💙💛

UNITED24 ambassadors were joined by people across the world, showing their support for Ukraine.

Thank you to everyone — we truly appreciate it!

Let’s complement this thread with your favorite messages in the comments
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It’s International Mother Language Day today.

Ukraine fights both against russian forces and their ongoing attempt to eradicate the🇺🇦language — a fight that has lasted over centuries.

Language = national identity.
This is our language and the obstacles it has had to endure👇🧵