Comments by "1midnightfish" (@1midnightfish) on "BBC News Україна" channel.

  1. Прошу вибачення за те, що не написала все це українською мовою: я ще недостатньо добре знаю мову, і не довіряю онлайн-перекладачам зі складним текстом. I can't tell you how many of us in the UK, who support Ukraine with our whole hearts, detest these politicians with almost equal passion... Believe me when I tell you that you guys are getting the best of them - which is fine, you need it and deserve it and we don't resent you one bit. I am really, really not saying this out of spite or trying to mess with anybody's head or anything... just honestly trying to let you know what these people are like. Please watch out for Johnson in particular, he is not to be trusted, he will always think of himself first and last. For example, there is evidence that he only supported Brexit to further his political career - and Brexit is doing huge damage to both the UK and Europe, which is why, as I understand it, putin was all for Brexit and his trolls contributed to the tiny margin in favour of the Leave vote in 2016. Some of Johnson's surprise trips to Ukraine were made when one of his scandals was breaking at home, and he needed to get away for a bit and get his massive ego stroked. By all means, use these guys for all they're worth - they're rich and powerful, so they're worth a lot - but trust and admire them at your peril. I will end by saying that the look of adoration in their eyes today was, I am sure, absolutely genuine: they got to see a real leader who is delivering under a pressure they could never withstand, and who has a grasp of the concept and practice of public service they can only dream of. That's also why so many of us in the UK are in awe of Zelensky: we are literally not used to seeing senior politicians take their job seriously. Любов і солідарність з Лондона! Україна переможе💙💛
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  2. So proud and happy to be one of these foreigners...now I'd better go back to the grammar so I can start expressing myself as well as the people in the video!! Thank you Ukrainians for appreciating our efforts. Слава українській мові 💙💛
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  3. Thank you for existing! You are a gift to the world and we owe so much more than everything you've had from us so far. Love and solidarity from London 💙💛
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  4.  inspiratio8095  🙄 when the putin/maga trolls first started repeating this stupid line about the way she laughs, it was almost funny watching you all fall into step with your instructions, but now it's just 🥱
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  5. Героям слава!
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  6.  @efim_sivacholi  trolls speak many different languages... and know how to use google translate
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  7. Thank you, that is now my stock reply to Italians who support putin over Ukraine (sadly including some of my close relatives)
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  8. She's dual heritage and has never lied about it. Please don't buy into the rubbish that comes out of trump's mouth
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  9.  inspiratio8095  She's an intelligent, educated woman who earned her qualifications. Meanwhile, donald trump...
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  10. In theory, it should be, but that's never been properly enforced. And now here we are. (From an Italian living in the UK for decades)
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  11.  @OxlShd  Lots of black people in Georgia, which is a key swing state he needs to win 😊 And he's basically trying to convince them that she's not really a black person, because he's scared they will all vote for her. With the things he said in that interview, he has practically ensure that they will all vote for her 😁
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  12.  @Alikss1989  Thank you. Italian here (based in the UK for most my life). The unification of Italy was completed in 1871, decades before the rise of fascism; and while Mussolini's regime was responsible for extensive modernization of the country, that's something that would happened under whoever was in charge around that time - it just happened to be him. The damage he and his supporters did far outweighs any of the positives. Also, to reply not to you but to another ignorant comment in this thread, there most definitely is a fascist movement on the rise in Italy. And it's on the side of putin (having in part been nurtured by him), so please don't underestimate it. Along those lines, be equally wary of white replacement theory - another theme in this thread, I think - which MAGA propagandists and trolls, themselves allied with putin, keep trying to infect other countries and cultures with. For over two years, I've had argument after argument with people who regurgitate the "all Ukrainians are nazis" line to justify their unwillingness to support putin. No matter how many disappointing, disagreeable or downright frightening things I hear from individual Ukrainians (admittedly not that many so far), I will continue to support Ukraine. But it's absolutely heartbreaking to see Ukrainians fall for right-wing rethoric. Слава Україні💙💛
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  13. You know, so many of us in the UK don't think much of our politicians, and we let them know at every opportunity. I'm so grateful to Ukrainians for electing a president who is raising the bar for politicians all over the world - I really hope he'll have a positive effect on our current and future leaders, he seems to be getting the best out of them at the moment. Boris Johnson, for example, was the mayor of my city for 8 long years before becoming Foreign Secretary and then Prime Minister, and I honestly wouldn't have imagined he had a shred of decency in him until a year ago... but Zelensky found it, and brought it out. Also, I don't know when we last had a senior politician in this country who could deliver speeches in multiple languages: I hope you're proud of him for that, too. Zelensky can express himself and command attention in his third (I think third) language, and that is SO impressive. Слава Україні💙💛
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  14.  @СвітланаБоярчук-з9ю  Homophobia is unclean
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  15. It was racist rubbish from beginning to end... he's basically demonstrating his total lack of respect and comprehension of the fact that some people are mixed-race, they have dual heritage and will connect with people who belong to either heritage
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  16. It's quite normal for ex military personnel to wear to attend certain occasions in uniform. All over the world, I think.
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  17. None of the foreigners fighting for Ukraine are mercenaries - they are soldiers in the Ukrainian army. And no amount of money or privileges or promises could persuade to fight for russia instead - which is the hallmark of a mercenary. If you need an illustration if this, look at wagner
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  18.  @ОляКорнійчук  Thank you, I was going to say the same. And in the States, it's trump who's the populist, not Harris.
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  19. Being gay or bisexual is not a disease.
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  20. Being gay or bisexual is not a disease or disorder. The problem is homophobia.
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  21. Why should LGBT+ people wait until every other problem has been solved? If you didn't have the right to go and see your injured partner in hospital, or bury them as you know they want to be buried, or carry on living in the same home and raise your children after your partner's death, you would be making noise too.
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  22.  @MrDen-lv5uj  In English, the distinction between "Indian" and "Black" is very clear, but the translation seems to have confused a few people. In any case, no truth actually came out of trump's mouth (what a surprise), because he's implying that she used to hide her Black Jamaican heritage, or played it down in favour of her Indian heritage, or has made it up altogether - which is all complete and utter rubbish.
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  23.  @AnatolyMiroshnikov1992  Is that another rule you made up, like the one about people not being allowed to love someone of the same sex?
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  24.  @elatus.gravitas  If you weren't allowed to keep living in the same home raising your own children after your partner died, you would see this very differently.
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  25. He was replaced by his boss - and found another important job serving his country. What was your point again...?
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  26. ​ @gaborfarago4813  Україна назавжди💙💛
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  27.  @OlesMenzer  Bisexual people are not that rare! We're just invisible because people turn us straight or gay in their heads, depending on how we present and who they see us with. I do agree with everything else you wrote ☺
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  28.  @сергейорлов-т4б  Wagner are literally mercenaries. They weren't part of the russian army until they were ordered to. You know, after their boss got terminated for getting idea above his station.
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  29.  @Factory_of_funny_videos  Homophobia is an abomination
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  30.  @Kravit_87  Not yet. That's why we need to keep shouting, protesting, pushing until it becomes the norm for everyone to be allowed to live in peace regardless of their gender and the gender of who they love.
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  31.  @bbcua  I watched that, probably shortly after it was uploaded... I've been learning for over two years now (apologies for writing in English, I don't have a Ukrainian keyboard on my laptop). Thank you for your work, you make good content ☺
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  32.  @ivanh9567  I liked both your comments - you're both right. I grew up there, and I am so, so happy I left before I was twenty, I'll never look back.
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  33. Why do you care? Can't you just let people be? They let you be.
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  34.  @atlita7140  Also, gay people can also adopt or foster children, or become step parents of their partner's children. They can be wonderful aunts and uncles who help friends and relatives raise happy, well-adjusted children. And bisexual people do exist - I am one of them! - and may have children from previous heterosexual relationships. I've read all your replies to every single homophobic comment under this video, well done my friend ☺🌈💙💛
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  35. ​ @atlita7140 I support Ukraine 100% so I do find it painful when I come across homophobia among Ukrainians... but then I come across people like you and my heart sings 🤗💙💛
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  36. I don't usually copy and paste my comments all over a comment section, but that's what you're doing, so you're asking for it: She's not "suddenly claiming" anything, she is dual heritage and her never made a mystery of it. It's just trump talking rubbish as usual. And there's a very detailed comment in this thread about why he's saying this now, which I completely agree with.
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  37.  @lilianderlamure3310  She's not "suddenly claiming" anything, she is dual heritage and her never made a mystery of it. It's just trump talking rubbish as usual. And there's a very detailed comment in this thread about why he's saying this now, which I completely agree with.
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  38.  @алексейиванов-г8э5ф  Corruption is nothing to do with being LGBT+. It's possible to be LGBT+ and corrupt, but there's no connection. However, in a deeply homophobit society, someone who is LGBT+ may be at risk of blackmail. The solution to that is very simple: to erase homophobia through education, visibility, and political campaigns for equal rights.
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  39.  @AnatolyMiroshnikov1992  I think that every normal person can understand that someone who can make the statement you've just made here is either deeply unwell or a kremlin bot. Or both.
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  40. I've been saying since the news first broke about him becoming Ukraine's ambassador to the UK, that this is meant as his transition from military to political life, in preparation for post-war election. I'm glad I wasn't alone to think this! (some of my friends didn't want to hear it, they were upset he wasn't commanding the army anymore, and they wanted to stay upset) I am also glad that we've got him in London for a while ☺💙💛
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  41.  @ВолодимирзУкраїни  The "norm" should be that everyone can be themselves and love who they love, and people need to - and will - keep fighting in every way they can until that becomes the norm.
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  42.  @БаксутТуякаев-в9е  Oh, you mean that Zaluzhniy should have staged a military coup...? That would have made Ukraine look good internationally.
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  43.  @ТетянаКалиновська-ф1э  Абсолютно. Але якщо я знаю, ХТО допомагає вам, повідомити вас - моя відповідальність! Слава Україні 💙💛
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  44.  @olgahappies6742  The conservatives have been messing with the UK since 2010, it's a mess regardless of who's at the top. That's one of several reasons why so many of us admire your President and your country. I'm not denying that Ukraine may have a bunch of problems, but you're already better than us! 💙💛 Україна назавжди 💙💛
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  45.  @blackberries8658  Thank you for the lovely message ☺💙💛
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  46. Ukraine's been at war since 2014, how has this man never been in a battle??
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  47. That happens when someone has dementia, they don't tend to make much sense other than to themselves (if that).
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  48.  @АркадійХоткевич  This is pure white replacement theory. Fed to the world by white supremacists in the US - who are on putin's side. STOP doing their work for them by trying to spread it online.
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  49.  @weghrfbfbf  The nazi salute is NOT freedom of speech!
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  50.  @Kravit_87  Being LGBT+. Is. Not. A. Disease. And I'm not saying it should become the norm - what I'm saying the norm should be is for everyone to feel safe and respected regardless of their gender and the gender of the people they love or are attracted to. That means being able to live openly without fear, and having the same rights, and no, LGBT+ people don't have that yet.
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