Comments by "Sigrid Marie Refsum" (@SigMaQuint) on "Anna from Ukraine" channel.

  1. I immediately shared this. Right now I feel sick with horror. May Europe step up now.
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  2. I really hope this contributes to stopping the attacks on Ukraine.
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  3. May the people of Ukraine be safe.
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  4. May you continue being brave and candid!
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  5. Not only weapons are needed. Understanding is crucial. That is why I follow ❤
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  6. I have chosen just to focus on Ukraine. I think many people need to do that. There is a lot of attention on Israel/Gaza, and the Middle East. Since I am more familiar with Ukraine and Russia, I stand with Ukraine. We can stop misunderstandings, call out disinformation, and we need not just «wait and see».
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  7. Following some updates from russian vlogs it is my impression that Ruzzians do not have any model of losing with grace, like admitting a failure and being a good sport. Handling a loss seems to be impossible to some. No appreciation of the life values they have recently enjoyed. Some of it seems suicidal. When that is a driving force, it needs to be talked about, as there usually is ambivalence against dying for any person who has some survival instinct.
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  8. Yes to Patriot systems to Ukraine. YES YES YES.
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  9. May you soon get Crimea back. I would never underestimate ukrainians. Don't mess with them.
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  10. I am learning about courage. May you persist and win your freedom.
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  11. Protection to Ukraine.
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  12. At least the rumors that NATO and USA are a threat to Russia has been disproven. You are very patient in Ukraine. My caring about your country and your people seems quite weak. But it is there, and I do think that words also play a role.
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  13. I really appreciate that you follow outlets in the Russian language, as well as having ground experience, and talking to people who are going about their everyday life.
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  14. So beautiful. Interesting to know that these are not just decorations, but that they carry deep meaning.
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  15. I remember how mystified we were when that plane was shot down. It was in the recent years that Girkin was seen as responsible. It took at least eight years to know that.
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  16. I follow your videos as often as possible. I want to see your country free from that aggression from your obsessed neighbor. So many things to learn, to get to know. Your proverbs. Your favorite proverbs. Like «Unpunished evil grows»
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  17. I am sorry for the young couple who lost their future. It is a big challenge Ukraine has taken on. My respect.
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  18. What a skillfull rescue, saving many lives.
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  19. I notice the combination of beautiful and weaponry. «Beautiful like old weapons» is a simile I read in Irina Ratushinskaia’s poem on surviving torture. .. I fully support Ukraine stopping the attacks from Ruzzia.
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  20. I a am glad that many recognize patterns of abuse when it comes to the treatment of Ukraine. I am glad that you manage to stay so positive each night. I think it does have something to do with your focus, and that you realize that it is important.
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  21. I am happy they were stopped.
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  22. David versus Goliat.
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  23. Thank you for explaining.
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  24. I wish the russians would just withdraw from occupied territory.
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  25. There obviously are russians who only want to stop this war. I wish them good health and take care, protectors of Ukraine ❤
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  26. To your question. Russian Literature has meant a lot to me. It finally lead me to you and supporting Ukraine. I am not even ironic. It is more like following a long series of clues.
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  27. Take care..
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  28. I appreciate your updates.
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  29. I remember learning about the Chernobyl catastrophe on the radio, and in the newspaper. I had a two year old in kindergarten. I was very concerned that the pure wilderness had been damaged. I was even happy that someone I used to know didn’t live to experience it. I also remember not eating fish from inland lakes before the family knew I was pregnant with my second child. I am glad we got through that period, and that scientists found ways to survive, but it was a huge shock.
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  30. What a strange way to conduct a country and the lives of people.
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  31. You are doing good work, Anna. In order not to scare children, or maybe more sinister, make them likely victims, the fairytale depiction of trolls has been sweetened and downplayed. I think that is harmful. . Ukraine seemed far off for years, and what I heard from Ukraine before the war was about Odesa and that fatal street fight, as well as other things that don't look good. Not that everything has to look good on the surface, that is untrue, but there needs to be a balance. Bad events can be spread as rumors, and when most people know little about the country, it can be terribly destructive. When I read comments like "Ukraine does not exist" I realized something was off.
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  32. Let us not let bullies win!! I do agree.
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  33. I had no idea of how magnificent Kyiv is. It was a name on our old radio-set, it was a place where the poet Irina Ratushinskaia lived with her husband on Batievoy mountain. .. traffic, nightclubs.. a place Kurkov described in his famous novel. .. I’d like to come and see Kyiv as tourist too.
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  34. I remember the Kursk incident. It was concluded that international assistance was denied because of military secrets. «of course Russia has its military interests»
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  35. Already in 1995 it concerned me that Russia kept their marine base on Crimea. It turned out that uneasiness was justified. I was not negative to Russia at that time, and I did not really get the difference between Ukraine and its oversized neighbor.
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  36. Well spoken, well explained. All lives saved because of various defensive weapons. I have never been a huge fan of weapons, but I admit that you explained very well.
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  37. Kherson impressed my by their non violent demonstrations against the invaders. In Gorbachev’s era, that would have been enough. The invasion would not had happened at all, probably. You don’t mess with ukrainians, even though I find them very considerate in many aspects.
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  38. I witnessed that cooperative spirit when I was i Ukraine 17 years ago. You have come a long way <3
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  39. As a linguist, you know that synonyms enrich language. Poets try to find fresh expressions. This is like opening the door to what is behind the cliches. You take on so many challenges. 😊🎉
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  40. I know how much it means to be able to stop the vicious attacks.
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  41. There were things in Ukraine that have left an irrepressible mark in me. I am glad this surfaces now. May your country be blessed and free.
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  42. People who learn Russian, also learn about "The third Rome". If that does not spell imperial dreams, IDK.
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  43. Peace!
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  44. You definitely work well with what you have.🎉
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  45. I appreciate your reasonable optimism.
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  46. He showed incredible resilience. Yes, I agree, that the depressing threats against opposing action in Muscovia, is worse… I felt it coming, and I felt sick when I understood it. It is sad.
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  47. Listen to what is happening in Mariupol. I really worry about those who think that it is OK for Ukrainians to «surrender».
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  48. I believe the keeping of the name Engels, is likely nostalgic, or nobody cared about changing it,. My impression of current RF is not very communist, but it is definitely authoritarian and repressive, so I guess that has to be explained a bit more in depth. Fascism with its celebration of the strong leader, the centralization of power and riches, its fascination with violence etc. has been suggested by many. Many have pointed out that RF leaders and talking heads have been projecting their own vices onto Ukraine. As to Greenland, Panama, and Canada, be on guard. If the upcoming president gets free reign.. Ukrainians know by now. I think many voted for him for the sake of change, and because he speaks in a way that does not intimidate them.
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  49. It is due time for Moscovia to understand. BUT I realize why you call it a terrorist state. It kreps terrorizing civilians. I am glad you stand strong and have faith.
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  50. Thank you for sobering comments on the expression of manliness that throws some doubt at the news about Prigozhins target being hit.
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  51. If people are pacifists, they need to be truthful.
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  52. Crimea as the bases of violent attacks, needs to change. I think the Crimean Tatars also prefer to have Ukraine back there. That said, the other perspective about EU seems right.
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  53. Thank you. I am concerned about the war in disguise that I see in the comments on Russian speaking channels and vlogs. They use comparisons, telling a war survivor in Odesa how things are better, and cheaper in Russia. I have seen many times that these «friendly» comments seem to precede violent bombardement. They seem to be comforting, hacking through the protective mindset of native ukrainians with Russian as their mother tongue. This worries me.
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  54. I don't feel sad for them..
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  55. I remember how hopeful we were after the Budapest Memorandum. I know that military people in Odesa were not enthousiastic about it. They wanted to keep the highly developed technology. I am sad that this hope for peace has failed. I don’t think it was stupid back then. We were really hoping for a more peaceful future. So I am really sad about how this has turned out.
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  56. Not surprised. Hold on!
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  57. I am concerned about contagion of incivility. The fish rots from the top., is a saying to ponder. What do we do in order to keep a safe society? The haughty reminder from the richest man actualizes this concern.
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  58. I watched Oleksandra on TV. She embodied the image of a queen, devoted to her task and the ceremony.
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  59. I believe so too.
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  60. He is good at projecting, it seems.
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  61. I am glad too. You have come some way.
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  62. My experience too. Birds escape the camera.
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  63. It's due time those squatters leave. I used to be concerned about that peaceful rental agreement. This vague distrust turned out to be fully justified.
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  64. Having learned about narcissism and violent abusive relationships ending with murder, I could grasp what this was about: ABUSE, only on a governmental scale. Negotiations can do a lot between reasonable people, reasonable governments, Crime can also happen on a governmental level. This is what we are seeing. I have been sharing updates from Kyiv today. In Russian and in English. It is necessary to get the right understanding. Evil is no game, for fun and entertainment.
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  65. Powerful quote.
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  66. Thanks for explanations in English. Your English is better than my Russian. .. ;-)
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  67. My father was pacifistically inclined, but World War II changed that. I understand that better now. . Yes, I think it is good idea that all young suitable people are trained in basics of protecting the country. Still, not all should fight, but take care of other needs. . I never thought I would come to this.
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  68. Ukraine is not the USA. That is an Americo-sentric viewpoint. I think that is important for Brazilians to take in mind. I have been to Ukraine, and they may reach out for help. That does not mean that the hjelpers are the subject. Ukrainians know who they are, but they also know about suppression, and being bereft of agency.
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  69. I really would like to come to Kyiv.
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  70. In that heartbreak there is hope. <3
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  71. Thank you for more detail on the relation between Crimea and Ukraine. Looking at the map it is obvious that Crimea belongs with Ukraine. Also, after all the atrocities committed by the aggressor state, giving back Ukraine should be indisputable. If not for anything else, as a peace token. . I have been concerned about the russian military presence on Crimea. Maybe it seemed profitable to have the russian navy as tenants, but I think the residents of Mariupol have paid a high price for that.
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  72. This contrasts very much to the idealization some western people have about Moscovia.. I hesitate calling it the ordinary name in your presence.
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  73. The hope that these pipelines would build peace and a reciprocated future has tragically failed.
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  74. Funny 😂
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  75. I hope that working closer with Zelensky will take care that the two are on the same page. Zaluzhny is good at explaining. Unity is important now.
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  76. The destruction of Mariupol was by bombardement from Crimea. What more is there to say? The russians were allowed to stay there for “defensive reasons”. Attacking Ukraine is not defence.
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  77. I remember the "compassion" for the moscovian navy that allowed it to be a tenant there, until it found a new place to stay. I guess they found that new place somehow.
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  78. I appreciate your work ethic.
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  79. "Grey is the color of hope" by Irina Ratishinskaia, is another description.
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  80. Thanks.
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  81. If they initially think it is weakness, it does not mean that it IS so. A meek and friendly approach MAY be because of strength. I say, MAY. I really do not know what to make of it. You are in a war situation, and these thoughts of mine may be because, we are not threatened like you are for the time being. I cannot say that I know when war is more appropriate than peace talk. I am pretty sure though, that 1991 borders need to be respected. Selling off parts of Ukraine to a bully is weakness. Stay strong.
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  82. Memorial was important, but not sufficient. May Ukraine ein the peace!
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  83. More about Ukraine
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  84. Funny they did not know that even before the invasion.
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  85. Yes. I noticed that too. When RuZZia-people blames someone, you need to look at THEM. They are players at projection.
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  86. Dostoyevsky character Ivan claimed that «beatings» were the harmful part of russian culture.. Solzhenitsyn talked about «lying». - If that is how it is done, a Russian student once said, although she did not like it. I heard it. It is opposite of transparent, and that does no good.
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  87. Learn and be strengthened by her courage. If you have health problems they need to have priority. Focus on the good things.
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  88. Why were the russians allowed to stay on Crimea after the dissolution of SSSR? After all the attacks and destruction coming from that peninsula they have lost any claims they might have had in more peaceful times.
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  89. Makes me think of Yellowstone and the bears there. We were warned against feeding them, as they would be back for more, to the camper’s place.
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  90. It is a good thing that you mention that you would have liked a question about how you are doing after your city was attacked. A good reminder. -We, who are not in war zones may have more ability to listen..
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  91. Even though I only share once in a while, I follow your updates, and it feels good. I am glad that you care about facts, and that you have judgement, and that other content creators I care about also do so. Any news outlet has this responsibility.
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  92. Chilling about those children. Thanks for holding up. Trimaytes'
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  93. Good. Best og luck.
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  94. I noticed that the term «lyudoyed» «maneater» is still an expression in Russian. In normal usage it is just picturesque speech.
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  95. Comment sections say a lot.
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  96. Take care, Anna! Good point about the birthday of Jesus. I wish the anti-drone artillery the very best. They are like T-cells in the immune system.
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  97. My guess is that he was on their list, as Mr. Krasnov. They could use a poor negotiator.
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  98. Destructiveness.. you nailed it. It is a tantrum over loss.
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  99. i remember the KURSK incident, and how we wanted to help. I also remember a TV-documentary from a meeting to the bereft. A woman started shouting out her anger, despair, and her distrust in the information that was presented. She was silenced by a shot in her shoulder. Some brutal way of dealing with problems was my conclusion. I really have no idea concerning your question. Somehow I think that the human values still present in some people in Russia need all the support they can get. Not to be disloyal to Ukraine, but I do think that humane values need to take the seat for that threat to stop. In February 2022 I was worried that the US would nuke Kreml and destroy its unique architecture. But no. There is no indication that will happen. That is what surprised me the most. I think I somehow was influenced by r-propaganda. I was shocked to learn about the following atrocities from a country that I previously held in high regard. Actions do speak.
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  100. Notice words like "ale" and endings -ati in the spoken. Months name too. "Kviten''" for April is Ukrainian. These names of months occur in the news. Other words like "peremohu" for 'victory', "krayina" for 'land'..
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  101. All the war protests, the flower power generation. We have trouble grasping this. We fought so hard against meaningless wars.. We wanted to believe that wars belong in the past. And Ukraine was a very distant country. It was also the other way around. About the massacre in Srebrenica, they comforted themselves in Odesa: «It is far away.» I could only afford to go to Ukraine because of a grant. Only the music playing on the loudspeakers in Arcadia was the same as at home. We could imagine horrible things, because of past trauma, but peace was gradually taking over. But 9/11 I knew that USA would not tolerate that, and the blissful feeling of peace that followed after the cold war ended, was ripped away.
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  102. The Kherson civilians stood up in a remarkable way. Any dream.of being welcomed could have stopped right there. Which says a lot.
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  103. Engaging. A Hetman like Mazepa, and other love stories.. Yes. I’d love it.
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  104. It is good to see you optimistic. I remember the first impression. It was penetrating, scary, I believe you were very angry. I am glad to see you now.
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  105. Remember Putin came to power because he had the background needed for dealing with the criminals that were causing so much trouble in post-Soviet Russia. Even former dissidents campaigned and voted for him.
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  106. We know these explanations very well, from the start of the war. People I know were convinced of this. It was pretty hard to let them understand that Ukrainians in fact have their own mind, and they make their own choices.
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  107. I can assure you that Ukraine to me is IN the country, not a bridge or a border. Thanks for your topic.
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  108. There are lots of parades, demonstrations, and events focusing on the most different aspects of women's rights.
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  109. It stems that the former KGB agent from Kazakhstan is correct about Trump. Or Maybe it is their project. 25 that shares values with Russia. Anyway. Ukraine deserves peace. You gave up nuclear weapons, and you showed human trust, that you would be protected. It does not seem now that it was worth it, but to me this points to the future, while your opponents are going backwards.May you have peace, freedom and a good future.
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  110. I think this is an important point. You have the old "Quest of Igor". .. No reason for outsiders to boast and say that it was their country who did it. There is a self destructiveness within. . Peace and freedom to Ukraine.
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  111. Hold on and keep up what you need to do. . It is a sad thing that your favorite topic has become what it is. Sad it has come to this. Hoping for a speedy retreat from ukrainian territory. ❤
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  112. In a way. It takes time in order to get used to the new conditions of the big country in the north. Things and times are changing.
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  113. The bully gets it freedom to continue bullying its victim.
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  114. It seems the vodka is at work. Crazy.
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  115. YES, I have been thinking of you. I have not had been able to take in such painful present news, because of health issues.. though thinking about people in war zones with similar challenges. All I want is that you are safe, but seeing signs like P. Lancaster coming up in the algorithm is not a good sign. You sometimes see preparations preceding increased attacks in the comment sections.
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  116. Thanks for your update. In my thoughts.
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  117. For the innocents..❤ 😢
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  118. Some portrait. Summarizing a lot about dictatorship.
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  119. I must admt, that despite all my desire for Ukraine to be independent and free, that I feel a bit nostalgic when it comes to Aeroflot. It is a long time since Aeroflot sponsored a Kyivan boys choir on a concert tour to Scandinavia. Nostalgia can be dangerous, I know. Even though I travelled with Aeroflot in my youth. Exactly, that is what nostalgia is about. Is there much nostalgia in Ukraine now. Do you feel that it is harmful?
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  120. Many russians only believe in power, or their school books. Some very accurate spy work is behind this. Lets hope it makes a real difference.
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  121. ❤
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  122. Nice dress! I notice how you dress yourselves, with care and color. I like that! What ukrainians will be able to teach about survival and coping! . I recognize some of that unpredictable feeling from the covid-lockdowns in my city. Like planned plays and concerts suddenly had to be stopped. I also had the confidence that we would manage to get through it. Still, the musicians and stageworkers trade union created deals with a group of therapists for helping us deal with the aftermath psychologically as well as the economical challenges. . When I was in Ukraine, I sensed a great spirit of sticking together. There was some sense of aliveness I have been missing ever since. I guess you are experiencing this now. .
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  123. So agreed.
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  124. True. We need to know more. ❤
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  125. I liked Alina Pash last year.
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  126. Some say that most worries do not happen. I have had two worries, that I learned not to pay attention to. The display and proud focus on weapons in the Soviet Union, later in Russia, and their remaining on Crimea. I have been defending Russia and russian culture in many instances, but these two worries have turned out to be justified.
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  127. I think ukrainians are very aware that oligarcs enrich themselves from common goods. I think you are right about that.
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  128. I have seen videos of children in distress during the alerts. . My experience as a mother, is to sing to children when surroundings get terribly noisy.
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  129. I don't do politics, is something you often hear from russians. .. I wonder how to engager people who say that, and retreat into their own sphere of interest, and just want to live.. Are they the meek that will inherit the earth? Or are they just disgusted by those arrogant people who want to dominate the whole world, and find no identity within their own borders?
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  130. It was a terrible mistake to prolong the russian stay on Crimea. I have watched with horror what the consequences were. They could have protested. They took the hazardious chance. May God help their souls.
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  131. Remember the promise of the Budapest memorandum. Ukraine felt safe .. ? Assured ..?
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  132. Crime and punishment..
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  133. It is so shocking. How do you keep your sanity? . Caolan's report seems to be hidden. He spoke about evil. . Peace is something very different than suppression. . 😢😢😢
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  134. My condolences for those lost. The hunter in the East and North, He has shown who he is. He likes to hunt, even protected species. Like the Sibir Tiger years ago. I didn’t realize how accurate that described someone, who reminds me of a Wild carnivore. I enjoyed the Ukraine contribution i Eurovision. Thanks to Ukraine for deliverng something as warm and well created.
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  135. Same as with Srebrenica. I was in Odessa, during that massacre. We were comforted that Srebrenica was far away. So that thinking followed me, that Donbas and Crimea was far away i 2014. I do think, though, that local Odessans realized the horror of the news back then. Look at the map. Remember how Mariupol was destroyed from Crimea. That alone says me that Russians should leave Crimea to Ukraine as a peace token, when that time comes.
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  136. When will they ever learn?
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  137. I shared this one. I share your previous distaste for weaponry, BUT.. when weapons stop attacks on civilians etc. they are necessary. What kind of policy is stopping mail that has been underway for months, sent off by another government?
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  138. You prove that humor is a great asset. This was an entertaining recollection of many tragic facts. <3 <3
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  139. How would you explain what went on at Maidan in 2014? Who funded the support? I bet there are different answers to this question.
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  140. I think some of it deserves aesthetical acknowledgement. Surface treatment is important, though. . During that sad period I believe some architects found a bit of freedom in their work. The building named after your city, as well as the marriage-and-divorce building have some of the international qualities of the sixties' architecture. I think it is important to notice quality even from that period, that many people judge as tasteless. Sometimes I think the grey architecture of that time goes best with people in colorful garments in the foreground. Changing people's point of view was essential. I think an overview of the best modernist architecture in the world can sharpen the senses for seeing quality in that period. Some people will never like it, though. We had a recent scandal in Norway, when the Y-block was demolished. That was a high quality late modernist building of unique quality. Some people decided they would hate it, and we lost a time reminder thst could have become world heritage. Some argued thst it was just "soviet architecture". My advice: Look deeper into it. There are huge variations in quality and uniqueness.
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  141. Taking care of local problems, is something that is needed indeed in Russia. So they have heard this a lot, from expats etc. They turn this critique outwards, because they realize that this argument carries some weight in the minds of the audience.
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  142. I remember looking for white cotton yarn in Moscow in 1979. I only found an enormous shelf of thousand light green bundles.
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  143. Then there was also some precious crafts taken care of.. I got sewn some designer clothing that had been woven in Lithuania, around the year 2002. The material was high quality. Some old craftmanship did survive.
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  144. Thanks again.There are more scary posts on facebook., Thanks to your sensitivity and your digestion of what is going on, I find your vlogs helpful. Being ruled by craziness is a threat to health and wellbeing even in private matters. The usage of antidepressants in Ruzzia has skyrocketed. Which says a lot. You had a very good sentence about just being part of this world we all inhabit. Even pacifists can be clear about their stand and find methods they believe in without giving in. When dealing with craziness on a person to person level clear boundaries are important, as well as empathy. Sometimes the none-provocation method is the best one can do. If you can leave the scene. But we cannot escape the earth.
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  145. Looking at some excerpts of that interview, I kept thinking of some weirdo you could run into on the street.
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  146. Ukrainian flags unfolding.
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  147. I agree. Very interesting. 😮
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  148. Turkey acts immediately when their skys are crossed.
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  149. I liked this video. In the end I started thinking of what Alina Pash has been wearing during some videos and performances.
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  150. Stopping the burning arrows of evil. That is what the Patriot systems do. . I came to love Ukraine for having been trusting in a future where nukes are not called for. Don’t you ever blame yourselves for that! You don’t deserve punishment for such an act of humanity.  I am sorry for the betrayal you are suffering. When the biggies agree that its a «proxy war» it tells me that they are admitting to playing ping-pong with your country.
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  151. I stand by your judgement ..
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  152. Irina Ratushinskaia described some of it in her poetry and "In the beginning". She was not happy about it.
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  153. Doesn’t seem that those trees enjoy ukrainian climate.
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  154. Publisist Nevzorov calls them man-eaters, a mainly symbolic expression in Russian. . I think americans with their super-power perspective, and English only knowledge don’t really get what is going on. Being self reflective is good, but there is a world outside, and super-PowerSong have difficulty acknowledging that. Crimea has been occupied by Russia since 1783. Russians were tenants there 1991-2014. Russian literature has made the West and others comfortable with Russian dominance on the peninsula. Crimean Tatars are very clear that this is non accaptable. The destruction of Mariupol, with bombardement from Crimea, convinced me, that Russia cannot stay there with their forces, not even as tenants.
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  155. May Ukraine WIN the peace.
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  156. I am surprised about the de-escalation policy. The newly elected president is no comfort.
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  157. Sad fact that realization first comes when targeted. To some. Some will get it. Yes, I agree that I do not see much of this news. So your videos from a ukrainian perspective are necessary.
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  158. I think you are right about fear. I don’t feel the need to follow more platforms.
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  159. Trump has empathy for segments of people others don’t like.
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  160. No, I am not getting used to this. I am shivering, listening to you. I could not really take in other news.
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  161. I hope this will stop some aggressor capabilities.
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  162. Thank you for clarifying. It is like they are living up to the worst descriptions of religion. . Of course christians in the west may be concerned about religious persecution in the post-Soviet countries, so this was a very necessary clarification. . I noticed hatred from a russian orthodox nun speaking on youtube some months before the war. This hatred was not from a loving god. So I have witnessed the duplicity. It is not the first time wolfs dress in sheep's clothing.
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  163. Quotable: Russisk Просто оставайтесь в России, и все будет хорошо. Там достаточно чем заняться. (Анна из Украины)
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  164. До перемоги!
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  165. I just keep thinking. Who were this children?
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  166. Candle light is a good thing. I could have used it for a special lighting. The things you are talking about are known to me. Still there is a special value to a personal account.
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  167. Question: A type of comment I have seen in Russian language vlogs by women, Mariupol and Odessa. The comments have a very comforting tone. Coming in context with positive words about Russia, it kind of seema like a threat, especially concerning Odessa. After the bombing of Mariupol I felt it was more like some nornal soothing. But when Odessa has sirens and explosions coming, it seems like some propaganda. Or it reminds me of what nurses tell a patient before surgery.
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  168. The rumors about Zelensky. I countered an acquaintance of mine, telling me that Zelensky was a «poor comedian» before he .became president and that he now has a costly mansion in Florida. I countered that if that house in Florida wasn’t just a lie, he might have bought it with money he had made from his production company. I also underscores that he had been popular in Russia before the war, and that he even had been performing onnNew Years Eve in Russia state television. So having facts counts, when rumors are spreading. Zelensky is representing his country, so he becomes a target of so many things.
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  169. I had noticed a very dark energy in the Moscow Patriarch. Someone commented that I should not focus on that. That is long ago. I had to sever contact with some friends with contacts.. even with catholic church people in Kyiv. Just because I was worried about their connections. I am sad for the honest people belonging to this church. Also I know I once commented that it all depends on how a priest sees his role versus the political authorities. I agree on your view of cultural differences and one god.
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  170. Enormous
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  171. I remember a seemingly shocked President Zelensky to the Russian occupiers at the onset of the invasion: "It's not cattle!" (you are sending to get killed).
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  172. Best hopes to you, to Ukraine, and especially to XepcoH!
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  173. Stop those missiles harming civilians. Now I understand your anger and your will to stop the aggression.
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  174. A lot of people care.
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  175. I remember from 1995 how I talked to ukrainians in Russian about Crimea, and how Russia was allowed to keep their marine on Crimea until they found a new place. Understanding, friendly, helpful towards Russia. It was clearly abused when the attack on Mariupol shocked the world. I also remember the understanding sentiment towards Russia when they denied offers of assistance for the submarine Kursk, when it disappeared in deep Waters. Of course, they want to protect their military secrets. And then we watched on TV a desperate woman who had lost her loved one, accusing the responsible men for negligence. She was silenced with a shot in her back. I hope for you that the attacks on Kharkiv will be stopped.
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  176. Having had a female prime minister for a long time, I find the question a bit strange. I cannot answer if other countries are ready or not. . BUT one thing I can attest to: Creating material is in part dependent on funding somehow. I know that very well. If you are a sensible person, you don’t build large debts out of enthousiasm. I know musicians sometimes do that. There are several examples.
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  177. I do not always agree with your expressions, but I stand by you and Ukraine. I guess this is your point, in a wider perspective.
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  178. Macron tried to talk to Putin. No more. Patriot systems are necessary for Ukraine. Crimea belongs with Ukraine, Russia has been a tenant, and an occupant. A moral collapse is dangerous. Trump has often been able to talk to the hearts of villains. I think this is what he is trying to do.
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  179. You do not want to alienate the US, I understand that. BUT the current government has been stopping USAID to “shit countries”. This seems to mean that Ukraine is loosing funding for schoolbooks and repair of infrastructure. It does not look good to me.
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  180. Thinking of it, it makes no sense. . If you let a bear eat, it will return for more.
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  181. I find this very enlightening. My hometown has the ambition of being trauma-sensitive, as we have many refugees, and people with other troublesome backgrounds living here. I have learned that trauma is often released when you come into a safe place, with safe people. Even though Ukraine is not my home country, I kind of love it too, since I have been there, so I do understand that YOU love it so deeply. Keeping up the zest for life is just so encouraging to everyone. You are definitely on the right track there. That is what trauma treatment aims for. .. My Grandma’s sister was not happy to see poplars in her childhood garden. Why? She had seen such trees in Ravensbrück, the prison camp. She just mentioned it, and then gave up after being met with responses that did not get it. You get each other in Ukraine. So what you say makes perfect sense. And you are strong, with a zest for life.
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  182. Listen to interviews with russians. Too many russians go out against people who oppose the war, they snitch on them, so they are sent to jail. Children are taken from anti-war parents or parents who allow their children to oppose the war. Mysterious murders of people who work against the current policies. Knowing this, it must be terrifying, maddening to be so gaslighted . ..
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  183. Is this the greatest national day of Ukraine?
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  184. Greatly talented.
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  185. The Russian poet and writer, Irina Ratushinskaya spoke USA as a “foreign planet”. I am apprehensive. I remember Trump talking about Kim Young Un, saying “We fell in love”. So actions count more than words.
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  186. I wonder where and whom to ask. It is the meaning of the name Ukraine. Since you are a linguist, I think you can answer. I question the interpretation of Ukraine meaning 'on the border', Looking up "krai" in the Russian dictionary Ozhegov, and 'krai' has three meanings. Two of them meaning 'region, area'. Also, in the Ukrainian dictionary I got, 'kraina' means 'land', so Ukraina would then mean 'In the land'. Another question is about the russian base in Sevastopol. I read that it was "rented".The damage done from that base as we saw in Mariupol proved more than anything that Crimea must be ukrainian.
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  187. People who cannot take what you have to tell, can chose to shelter themselves, so allow yourself to speak. There are people who can take it.
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  188. In touch with the mainstream culture of Europe. - So true. You can even pick that up in an american singer-songwriter of Ukrainian heritage, Melanie Safka.
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  189. Escalation management might be more useful when two equals are fighting. The guarantee from the Budapest memorandum are broken, first by Russia, that even attacked, then by USA, that even denies you Patriot systems for self defence. It is a good thing that you focus on military targets, not hurting people.
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  190. What do you make of former procuror Natalya Poklonskaya. She worked in Kyiv during Maidan, went to Crimea, accepted the annexation, called it legal. Was deputy in the Duma for United Russia for a period, and had to leave her job in Moscow after stating in an interview with Gordeyeva that Ukraine is not Russia.
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  191.  @Bus-tator  After.
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  192.  @Bus-tator  when I was in Ukraine in 1995 some people around me were nostalgic. One of the things was the rise of crime affecting ordinary people, that children could be kidnapped on the streets and could not play outside alone. Poklonskaya had been prosecuting such networks until she was poisoned. That this experience led her to become a traitor seems likely. So when Anna quotes the saying "Evil must be punished.." it is important to note.
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  193. Russians seem to me to be quite subtle in their reservations. I keep wondering if the authoritarian practice of beating still is prevalent, like Dostoyevsky described it. Leaving many russians with learned helplessness. .. The violation of norms is an important reason to stay away. . I get a lot of information from social media. I have learned a lot more than I knew. . I am not sure that all this is so totally black as you describe it, but it is also a lot darker in many instances.
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  194. Intriguing. It is NOT Russian, more mysterious, softer. The alphabet is the least problem when you really set yourself the goal of mastering it. I know from Russian studies.
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  195. Horrible fate for misdeeds.
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  196. UAF
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  197. My condolences! Allowing evil to be in power. It seems all too easy. It is not according to Jesus who said that - the thief comes to steal, murder, destroy.. I have come to give life, a surplus of life. When church leaders support this, I think of this.
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  198. God bless Ukraine ❤ May you find the way to peace and security. And we keep supporting Ukraine.
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  199. I really wish you a happy new year, when you will see peace within internationally recognized borders. I know from you that Ukraine goes by the principle of not targetting civilians. I guess there needs to some clarification of what went on with civilian casualties in Belgorod. Some people only know about that. I am glad that you also handle such questions, and that you keep us updated.
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  200. I think the name hazel-bush is linked to the Russian concept of kudraviy..It is round in shape, lots of branches.
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  201. I get that mixed feeling of compassion and pointing at civil responsibility. Verhovna rada recognized Ichken (correct ??)
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  202. I agree. The most dangerous country is that of the aggressor.
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  203. I see that sånt er, and I think it is important to have back up solutions available. Thanks for the reminder. I understand that it is stressful
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  204. I’d like to hear about Vidbir and the European Song Contest.
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  205. I wonder if that young military man on leave in Odesa 1995, could have been the later general Zaluzhniy. When I learned that he had been at the Military Academy in Odesa, it was actually possible. I was not in particular fond of the military.. But this young man, blond, confident, friendly shook my hand. Something about his movement and his straight forward appearance, makes me think that it could have been him. If so, it would be very interesting to read his biography. That strong and friendly confidence has definitely been an asset to Ukraine. There are several talented people in Ukraine, and your ability to stay united, gives hope.
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  206. Stopping the attacks on Ukraine!
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  207. If there is a change of heart in Moscovia, they will show og by creating safe bufferzones, very unlike January 2022.
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  208. It is like there leaders are addicted to war.
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  209. ❤
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  210. My condolences ! Hugs and hopes!
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  211. I am trying to get what causes this obsession with «peace», since he does not seem to care about the lives of others. He seems to care about some war weary soldiers. He excaggerates the numbers of soldier casualties. And some villains who others despise. . He has been living a long life in conflict, so I understand his need for personal peace. But I suspect that he thinks he can achieve «peace» through domination and forced submission. . Of course you feel betrayed. I cannot see why you shouldn’t. Your logic seems alright.
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  212. I support your need for air defense. While I see and get your logic about striking military objects in Russia, is that the only way? ..
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  213.  @piseag458  I guess there are some. The bombings of Ukraine needs to stop, somehow.
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  214. So nice to watch. I admired the iron-craft protecting the windows in Odesa, when I was there. Not that these things do not exist elsewhere, but I really noticed them there. Small details may decide the beauty and attractiveness of something crafted.
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  215. Even my GP wpuld think this is just uplifting and inspiring. Thanks your your friendly invitation. I am looking forward to that time.
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  216. These are genocidal actions. .. No military there, just people and culture. I am so sorry for all people destroyed and all culture memories destroyed. I am so sad. Everyone are campaigning for Gaza, but now.. It is so easy to forget. Ukrainians know Russian and understand what they are talking about. Those who understand the language must be listened to.
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  217. There were Jews who tried negotiation, I believe, with their deep belief in reason. Having tried that, a lot of them got away, if they had the chance. I had to laugh when Starsky suggested that Trump should have negotiated with the shooter. There are times for everything. I remember, and we saw it on the news, that President Zelensky wanted to talk to Putin before the fullscale invasion. Putin, arrogantly despising Ukraine, would only talk to Biden. That tells me a lot about the negotiation possibility.
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  218. With a high conflict personality dreaming of peace it takes a specialized approach. I don’t know if it was possible. I was not really surprised. The things the americans in the oval office said were hurtful to a president who feels the pain of his people, and the danger they are facing.
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  219. Good to know that you want to learn, that you listen to us. I am surprised by the extent of snitching in Moscovia. Many protesters get jailed because of snitchers.
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  220. What horrible legacy .
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  221. It is clear that Ukrainian military technology is on top at present. May you be safe and live in peace.
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  222. It is very necessary. Peace researchers argue that a negotiated plan would be better in the long run. . The best suggestions so far was for someone who wants to learn Russian, to take a sign with "no to war" on the Red Square, and take it from there.
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  223. As to the numbers, I remember there was estimated 100 000 casualties. Then the confirmed number was 30 000. You mention 50 000. Of course it is difficult to find the exact number, given the inability to count exactly diring the circumstances.
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  224. I thought I could manage this kind of news now.
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  225. Strong emotions here too. I can only imagine what you are managing.
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  226. It is a strange thought that Russia might continue not to exist in its monumental size.
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  227. I wonder, what is this about the White Church that was bombed by an iranian kamikaze drone?
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  228. What enormous amount of mass destruction is thrown against you! Reminds me of wild animals hunting their prey, no matter what, even getting killed in the process.
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  229. Congratulations❤ . I follow some Russian vlogs from Odesa. When I see comforting expressions for the "Russian-speaking population" I know that new attacks are being prepaired. I don't know how to counter this. Some people, who appear to be odesans seem very worried about losing their mother tongue and literature. I was surprised to see that these sentiments still exist. I also remember the proud guide telling me about Pushkin in the Pushkin museum back in 1995. I am not in favor of destroying historical memories or literature as long as we realize that now is when we live. We are creating our own history. The past is for learning. That the statue of Catherine the great was removed, is understandable, because of the current attacks and claims from the aggressor. . My condolences to Odesa.
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  230. Remember: Soothing music is for every voice, like every lullaby, every football fan, every child learning the music of language and entertaining themselves. . Mind you, I hear you. Missing all these modern conveniences is kind of scary. Even more difficult when it is someone who wants to harm you. It is worse than Covid or bad weather, because of evil intent. While the situation in Ukraina is terrible. The insanity in Russia .. I don't know. It is a scary place to be for russians who get what is going on.
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  231. Nostalgia can be a problem. Witnessing this war, I realize that the minuset of nostalgia and «everything was better before» can become dangerous. Remembering the past and being conscious about historical facts can help shaping a better future. I keep wondering about the role of memory in all this. Stalin utilized the role of icons in the orthodox church. I guess many people only see this connection.
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  232. Giving meatgrinders to mothers and wives of soldiers going to the «meatgrinder».. what does that tell them?!! You have a good cause.
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  233. I recognize most of these trees. Pine trees and birches are common in semi-urban landscapes. Nice walk.
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  234. There is a lot of land for buffer zone in the largest country on earth.
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  235. True, they can stop it and stay at home. Any day, to their own benefit.
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  236. Use genocide when it is appropriate. It is awful that ukrainians are subject to it, but still it is better for our sanity to name it, than to be swallowed by stealth r. making things seem perfectly ok, like they are just offended somehow.
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  237. Such a waste.
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  238. Timofiy Shadura definitely hit the marks by what he said. Powerful.
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  239. I just want the invasion into Ukrainian borders would stop, and the harrassment of ukrainian citizens would stop.
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  240. I remember a woman I knew who had lost a whole family in a plane crash. She was devastated, and maybe never recovered fully from the scar in her soul. I don’t think it is OK to see all that tragedy if you cannot do anything about it. I am thinking about the occupied territories and what people there are going through. Imagination when knowing what I already know, I know you really deserve air defense.
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  241. The big lands cannot be allowed to play Ping pong with smaller countries. Thanks for your update?
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  242. !!!
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  243. I am very happy for XEPCOH. A friend of mine, who loves alternative culture remarked that there was this black and red flag hoisted in Kherson, beneath the yellow and blue one. She was certain that this was a sign of fascism. I have been told that this flag is an old flag. I wonder what modern ukrainians put into it. Of course we can never know exactly what people mean, by seeing a flag. I know about the rhetoric of the aggressor state, and my alternative friend may of course have bought into that.
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  244. So much for being side-tracked in my schedule, but I find that defending and bringing nuances into negative rhetoric about Ukraine, is important.
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  245. The brain is not fully developed before 25, so I think Ukraine has good reason for that conscription age. In my country, it is 18, also for women, but it is not as mandatory as it used to be.
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  246. BTW after sharing my own thoughts, I really appreciated your delicate analyses. I have seen a peaceful and articulate Ukrainian really get worked up by remarks from Russian. I was reminded of that. It was like watching the friends of Job, telling him how he must repent. Job did not take that lightly either.
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  247. Praying for these people who were killed going by their civilian lives and what they leave behind is a good suggestion. I do believe there were hopes about Trump's talk of peace plans. I know people who put hope into that, because they were tired of war, and dreaming of peace. I did not actually believe that it was realistic, after having followed Mary Trump, Bandy Lee, and several other commentators. I watched the insurrection on January 6th 2021, and I witnessed how The Donald could speak warmly to people that Biden and others would call thugs. I get your sentiment about this unrealistic "peace plan". I do think Ukraine should get those Patriot systems that you are offering to buy. You need good defence systems.
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  248. Isn’t Zagorsk the place where the center of russian Orthodox Church resides?
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  249. I think I saw footage of a talk between Putin and Trump, and to me it looked like Putin was bored with Trump-talk. Almost like Xi versus Putin.
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  250. Congratulations with your birthday, your life, and all that is good in your life!
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  251. Prisoners of war are transported according to agreement. There was no agreement.
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  252. To all these political leaders who will not step down, Joe Biden shines like a star. It was a great move, and he managed to step down. My applause for that!
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  253. Integrity is crucial. Detesting your own country in action is self destructive. Potyomkin-facade, is a Russian phenomenon. Those people in Russia who want a difference have a hard time now. Some say that they are found in the prison camps.
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  254. I have never heard of penguins on Spitsbergen before. Unless they are planted there. Penguins are in the Antarctis. Physicians have pointed out signs of dementia, which affects the foresight.
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  255. But you are right. This is a deliberate choice. All the worse, because judgement is diminshing.
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  256. Putin is the one who is using the word «geopolitical». He is an old school imperialist. .. and Ukraine can definitely use help in demining.
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  257. If you look at the theories of Peace researcher Johan Galtung, internal problems, like those Navalniy address are closely linked to the aggression of a country. So his focus on internal affairs dovetails nicely with his campaign against war. Just look at Navalniy posts here at youtube. . Aside from that I appreciate your perspective. I would think, or at least hope that even many russians will realize that Ukraine is a country in its own right, worthy of respect. But for the time being, it is clear that you cannot count on it. As long as "on Ukraine" is the proper expression in the orc-language, there is every need to be sceptical.
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  258. These people at Azovstal were demonized.They were put forward as the nazis that the ruzzians have been waging war. In western social media they have managed to give these Azovstal-POWs the worst of reputation. I have realized that there has been a much more human streak to these people. My condolences to those widowed and orphaned, and those who have lost their loved ones.
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  259. The horror caused by this and the atmospheric testing has followed me since my childhood. Instead of being happy and enjoying life, this unseen danger. At first I did not want to see this video, but as an adult listening to another adult I realize that it is actually helpful.
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  260. I am still not fond of military stuff. The voice of the vozhd in the east nauseates me, so I won’t listen to his voice. Something that I found a bit fun was how Zack the Russian combined the Grieg piece from the troll scene in Peer Gynt with Solovyov’s angry outbursts. This associated Solvyov with the Patriach Troll. That was such an appropriate hit. Peer Gynt had been enticed by the Patriarch Troll’s daughter, but in order for Peer Gynt to become part of the royal troll family, he would have to accept that his eyesight be changed, so he would see black as white, big as small, ugly as beautiful.. etc. .. Thank you for doing your part in the informational war, so we see what is, and not what the trolls want to see.
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  261. Some sadness would be natural. Scary times too. What you tell about the predecessor is promising. Trust means a lot.
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  262. General Zirskiy seems well qualified. If Zelensky sees its better to have a quiet and less visible general, I guess Zaluzhniy can be a good face to the world. Zelenskyi likely has an excellent understanding of role and staffing. You learn a lot about that by practising theater.
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  263. What is Surzhik?
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  264. Turns out that my scepticism of the militaristic celebrations in Kreml and the lenience in letting their marine stay in Crimea were justified.
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  265. Did you hear Kazanskyi today?
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  266.  @meso8848  Ukraine has no interest of polluting its own land. It does not make sense.
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  267. I believe you, Anna.
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  268. Why focus on «humiliation». Isn’t truth sufficient?
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  269. I don't understand how they can block out the insanity and horrors in the RuZZian society nowadays.
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  270. This is the video by you that has been the most interrupted. I think it is extremely important.
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  271. I got a book from an unknown town in Ukraine. I looked it up on Youtube, and I commented some prewar videos from that town. Not long afterwards that town was bombed. I found that coincidence pretty scary. I wonder if posting and showing interest to something or someone in Ukraine, that people are put in danger. I wonder if there are safe ways of finding out about things, or if I should only forget about it.
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  272. Even the American influencer seemed a bit sceptical, like he was walking gently around some unpredictable creature. Having seen what I saw, there was not even an ounce of credibility in that person. Reminding me of a saying that «the one who whispers is a liar». Take care, Anna. You are clear about your values. Sometimes I disagree a bit, but you make a good contrast.
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  273. I hope this helps.
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  274. I hope this means a more peaceful daily life in Sumy and Kharkiv. It was horrible what they went through there.
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  275. This reminds me of having the choice between fighting for your life or walking into a trap. Unless someone surprisingly saves you, the outcome in the trap is given. Or that a rapist is telling his victim that if she will marry him, he will stop raping her.
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  276. Skazhi Gordeyeva has some of those who made me realize the current terror. A filmmaker who talked about RT and said with deep sadness: I see only evil .. That was at the onset of this war. My impression of Peskov was that he is trying to look like Yevgeniy Oneygin. Hard really to maneuver like he does. I could see the fear in his eyes. Russian contemporaries..(last century) Shishkin, Sholzhenitzyn, Brodsky... Ratushinskaya (She chose Russia, despite growing up in Odesa, being married to a man from Kyiv) I wonder what she would have thought now. She died in 2017. Accepting the annexation of Crimea (!?!) There was this Pushkin museum I visited in Odesa.. . My time with Russian literature will not be erased, although I stand with Ukraine's right to the borders of 1991 and Ukraine's right to define its path forward. Keep teaching us more. It is really interesting, engaging and long needed. . Coming from a northern country, I do respect the russian people's ability to inhabit those spaces. And I guess I get more of that mentality developed for coping. Ukraine, though has more of a southern mentality. Kurkov is right about different mentalities although there are individuals everywhere.
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  277. You have point that those who oppose the war are literally behind bars or they have escaped somehow. So those who officially are allowed to represent more likely than not, accept the aggression, or are to worried about what they may lose. On the other hand. Those who oppose the war have no protectors in high positions. Still, there have been negotiations where principles of coming together for mutual understanding has become part of postwar Europen culture. The hope is that when you see each other as human beings you might be able to work for peace. Like if russians take the consequence of realizing that ukrainians are not satanists or nazis.. they might also realize that the war is meaningless .. and being brave and smart enough, be able to stop it. Many of our beliefs in peace keeping have been shaken this year. I am just describing what I see as the background. Firm boundaries are important in many cases.
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  278. He was elected initially for taking control over the criminals. Supporters thought he was reformed himself.
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  279. It is grotesque what you describe from the russian front. . North Korea does not care about its young men. Nor does Russia..og rather they sacrifice them in order to keep their war identity alive. . Yes, justice is possible.
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  280. Watching a video from that cathedral burning, I kept wondering if you need fire extinguishers. It was painful to witness that nobody could do anything about that fire. We have had satanists putting fire to national heritage churches, so fire precautions are highly prioritized. . I am glad that it helps following you. It is a small thing. . Also, I could see in the comment sections of another youtuber that some attack on Odesa was being prepaired. . Actually, when UNESCO World heritage is willfully damaged, it must be a case for the UN.
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  281. I am certain that those who were displeased about giving up advanced military technology in Odesa in 1995, are happy now. While I did not care much about military technology, I realize this has been a great achievement and must being pride to many ukrainians. May you be able to protect your borders and your people in 2025, make people live safely in Kherson and become the true statehood of Crimea again.
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  282. Never to lead your single life astray.. A warning in an old English folksong, Pollly on the shore. . Distrust, scepticism, fully understandable. .
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  283. So I wonder where this thinking originated. It seems to me that Zs are looking in the mirror and calling it a window. American intellectuals, feeling a sort of guilt for USA’s messing with other countries have been exxagerating the US influence, in my point of view. My guess is that Putin’s speech was mainly meant for influential people in the west who are critical of the military complex. They do not understand Russian or Ukrainian, and do not have the capacity to really understand what is going on behind the language curtain.
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  284. With an unknown terrorist some talks may give a better overview or maybe even a peaceful solution. This has been tested before. Russia was even invited to witness NATO polygons and rehearsals. UN too. Ruzzia is quite transparent about their objectives. Russian speaking ukrainians understand who they are and what they say and think. .
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  285. Fun with word of the day! Red squirrel. Temperature about like where I live. A woman who lived through World war II, told me that they were grateful for everything they managed to complete. Even small things. Even tenacious and reslient ukrainians feel the terrorization. Beautiful.
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  286. Darkness has its own beauty when all is well and you can adapt. True, I hope we never will have to adapt to such aggression and terror. I grew up with grown ups talking about "during the war". Peace is precious!
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  287. XEPCOH!!
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  288. Prioritizing your values and who you are makes you strong. Yes, the vozhd in Moscow needs to go to Hague and answer. This is no longer the middel ages. What people had to endure from rulers in the past, does not hold up.
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  289. The Black sea is between Turkey and Ukraine.
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  290. I am familiar with unempathic laughing emojis. I often block them.
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  291. Misinformation from the Tucker interview with the Vozhd need clarification. Facts and connection to reality, a reality that americans will understand. Too many fell for it.
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  292. Some ekstreme condition. I read about attacks like this many years ago. Military plans that horrified me. I am glad that you can post today. I saw that Zelensky suggested that ukrainians should go abroad for the winter. .
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  293. Do not underestimate that this is part of the war efforts. Alina Kabaeva, an olympic winner, said that propaganda is just as important as the armed forces.
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  294. A main slogan this year is «Women, life, freedom». It is of Kurdish origin.
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  295. I sent some songs to be worked on in Ukraine when the war broke out. When there were warnings I was hoping it was rumours. BUT on my search for meaningful content I came across a hateful russian nun predicting a war..That was about a year ago. Hatred like that did not seem like a loving god, so I closed it off. From time to time we need to recover. I think that the bubble bath producer was wrong when he said that creating bubble baths felt meaningless. A doctor from Doctors without borders answered question once about her needs when getting back home. A spa, a bubble bath, she said. So, since "a good soldier rests when he can", I think we all do good in caring. Actually, this manufacturer donated part of his sales to Ukraine. So we all do what we can, when we can.
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  296. We see tendencies of cheaper building styles when many people all want to live in the cities. It is like: Oh.. we don’t need that, we can do that cheaper.. but prices and laws are in favor of a private market. On the other hand, parks, and recreational spaces are also seen as important. These two tendencies can collie, more housing, for less quality and good living environments. In comparison to Khruschevkas it may seem like a small thing that previous measurment requirements are no longer seen as necessary for young people, like having spaces for people with wheelchairs. The independent living movement is very much for building standards that let people in wheelchairs decide where they want to live.
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  297. What is holding back?
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  298. Wasn’t it so that McDonalds sold their rights out from Russia? That is the message we got in our news.
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  299. I see you like that <3
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  300. And if you follow the evacuation of animals, you get an impression of what is happening close to the frontlines.
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  301. You know, Anna, we do not want to be unfair and condemn every person from the aggressor state, and reject them. I block friends who advocate for the aggressor state in a suspicious way on facebook, but we can say hello and chat when we meet. I tell them why I cannot have them as facebook friends. Also the Olympic committed thinks they want to avoid the problems that will arise pro/anti Israel, and lots of other wars going on around the world. It is about being polite in sports. Participants who participate in propaganda, and are used in propaganda are easier to dismiss, because they are not neutral, and just athletes. This is the most positive interpretation, I know. It may also, worse, be about corruption and not caring. At worst, it is direct disrespect for ukrainians.
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  302. Congratulations to Kherson!
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  303. Pretty shocking to realize that this horror has returned and still continues. Nostalgia for the good memories, the good days.. it might seem innocent at first, until it guides your current actions.
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  304. Actually, this has surprised me. At the onset of the war I was worried that USA would destroy the architecture of the Cremlin. But what you explain reminds me of how victims of abuse are not secure enough from protection of society. The stalked victim is carrying the alarm, the perpetrator does not. As for my initial concern, I guess that was a result of Russian propaganda, vilifying the US.
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  305. Being able to act is a valuable sign of mental health. Escaping can be a sign of learned helplessness like Seligman's dogs, that gave up escaping because they felt it was hopeless. I guess russians come in a lot of variants, and it is necessary to be alert to that. Navalniy chose to return and fight. But it had a price.
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  306. Aren't there many former ukrainians in the Kursk region?
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  307. I wonder how to tell that you do not drink alcohol to hospitable ukrainians.
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  308.  @AnnafromUkraine  same as in Norway.
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  309. It seems to me that all of us who really wished that atomic weapons did not exist and have been working for disarmament have made a mistake. Ukraine was not happy with being put in this role of being the one to give up on nuclear weapons. That there was some interdependence with Russia is another aspect. . When it comes to the Nobel Peace Prize it was for the support of civilian society. All parties who recieved it are standing up to the same authoritarianism, affecting all countries differently. Like it is difficult and sometimes inhumane to compare grief and pain, it is hard to get what others are up against. . In Norway I read some critic claiming that this prize was all in support of NATO. I think that criticism underestimates the personal integrity of those who were awarded the prize. Another civil case I was deeply engaged in, the chairman of the Nobel Peace Prize committee advocated the case against the state in court in 2020. So to me this make sense. We lost that case, but the role of civil society is something some uf us learned more about and became more aware of. It is an integral part of democracy. As you ukrainians know. Now that was somewhat defensive. It is clear, also that as victims of abuse, ukrainians feel no need for being assiciated with the country that stands for the abuse. I will not argue about that. I have seen abuse victims too close to ask for reconciliation or partnership of any kind. People from the abusive aggressor state do best by respecting you in every way. And if you find someone trustworthy, go gently about it. . I hope this clarifies. You deserve support in any way we can give it.
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  310. When Russian Z-army withdraws and the Ukrainian border is respected, the war will be over.
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  311. Some perspective. A very self destructive war. As long as those who rule are protected from dealing with the poverty..
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  312. Overdoing things does not work well. That counts for government and control as welll😮
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  313. Who took that seriously? As Long as Russia was not aggressive like now, it did not seem to matter.
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  314. Decisiveness is basic, even if you only are talking and writing.
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  315. Thank you for your love and interest in our destiny.. ( from one listening )
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  316. Complimenting the wife is courtesy when top russian figures meet another top figure, in the ballroom setting. Trump is impressed and flattered. You express that well.
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  317. Take care of your independence. Make sure that US-investors respect that.
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  318. It is so meaningless. Identity built on the army in action, as if nothing else exists. May Avdiika exist.
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  319. That is a BIG RED FLAG, clearly enlightening anyone who would doubt the true intentions to dominate.
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  320. I looked up the facts of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum again. Like I remember, Russia was one of the guarantors for Ukrainian borders. So much for keeping that agreement. I was broken in 2014. The US, Great Britain, had signed, together with Russia. China and France were also guarantors of Ukrainian independence. So Ukraine was willing to give up its nuclear arsenals. It was supposed to be a step towards a more peaceful future, but alas, it was broken. Anyway, the US, Great Britain and France are stepping up. What is happening with China’s promise?
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  321. I pick up things from what you say, and I do find appropriate use of them at times.
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  322. The other candidates want to stop the war. That is, they appear to be more normal. Crimea will be liberated.
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  323. I hope Russia soon will realize how futile their expansionist identity has become.
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  324. I thought Ukrainian was the administrative language in all Ukraine after 1991. How widespread was that and did it change? . Documents and signs for the public could be in Russian still.
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  325. A russian nun from Arkhangelsk talked about how russian forces would swarm godless Europe. To me she did not represent a loving God, so I blocked her. Not professional. When Trump talks about Greenland, that is just one other aspect of threats coming from the north. There may be a weary spot there. We used to have good neighboring relations there. Every country needs some sort of identity, and Russia seems to have a strong identity of war. Wether you believe in military solutions or not. Get real. It hurts to see, but it is necessary.
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  326. The nun, I guess it was december 2021.
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  327. Yes, explain ukrainian viewpoints. That is important, because we don’t always get it.
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  328. I support and care about Ukraine. That is why I am following you. When it comes to Russia, I grieve what they have become, because I care about russians too. I studied their language and literature for years. That is how I discovered that Ukraine was a secret, buried in violence and oppression. I have witnessed the condescending attitude towards Ukraine, that is an element of this war. Now, I have also witnessed that Trump has a warm way of relating to people who are villains in the eyes of normal society. He feels that way himself. And yes. I believe he can be played by others who get him and his shame.
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  329.  @williamzk9083  if there is a precedent for losing with grace this needs to be acknowledged. Also how highly this ability is valued.
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  330. Funny about the translation «rest», I think it would be better with «relax», «taking a vacation», «going for a holiday». «Rest» is a too literal translation of the Russian word. I think you are one of the best English speakers I know of in Ukraine, BTW. . Actually, this description made me think of a norwegian diplomat, who had a tantrum in English against hotel personell in Arkhangelsk. It was recorded on video, and used as an example of racism. Norwegian authorities have apologized for her behavior, and she will certainly have some serious meetings with her managers. «This is not the way Norway looks at russians». Generally, there have been some border issues, but never as negative as you in Ukraine have experienced. «Good fences make good neighbors» seems to have worked well so far. As to taking pens and smaller things at hotels, I guess I am a little guilty of that myself. I love pens. But towels and that sort of stuff, never.
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  331. The conditions for negotiations are not in place.
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  332. Thanks to my knowledge of Russian I did get it. When they said in comment sections that your country does not exist, I realized the genocidal intent behind the war. May you persevere and win your peace and freedom.
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  333. Happy birthday! ❤❤❤
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  334. Your main point about not comparing a victim and a perpetrator is important. Actually Alice Miller looked into the childhood of Hitler and other perpetrators. This has been part of the reason why there now are laws against beating up children, even for transgressions. The desperate will to kill has been observed in Mariupol. I also believe that many people in the Red Cross, UN, and Amnesty have a hard time seeing how vicious some of this is. Russia is part of the Security council, and it is impossible to make a definitive stand because of the right to stop it by a veto. I think Crimea is a key. Allowing Russia to have a marine base there, has proven disastrous.
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  335. Yes, it is scary. And life as we know will eventually be changed. Before this war, I was worried about the architecture of Kremlin, that the architecture would be destroyed. But during these months it has become clear that NATO does not want war. We don't want Russia to be destroyed. But it seems that current leadership in Ruzzia wants it, or maybe they are living the delusion of being indestructible. Well, that is far from the beauty of being human. There were survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I watched a female blogger in Odesa, who had stopped watching TV, who thought that the talk of Yaderka was just some propaganda - scare. I guess this is another way of managing fear and being able to focus on daily tasks. My impression was that she is not alone, and that women like her might be gullible to ruzzian sweet-talk. That is the propaganda style directed towards women, it seems. And it is in the local language, not translated into English, so western media might understand. I really hope this observation is helpful.
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  336. I agree that Crimea needs to come back to Ukraine. It always concerned me that Russian forces were allowed to remain there. It was very considerate of russian defense needs. Too much. I just wonder about the people who prefer the russian occupation. I mean locals. A lot of classical Russian literature was written by officers, with military education. Of course that has been shaping many concepts of Russia and what betongs to Russia.
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  337. I appreciate your intelligent updates. I am not at all surprised that ukrainians have managed to defeat the aggressor state. Ukrainians have done so before, and you are a people with deep knowledge of coping during dire circumstances. I might need to take a look at Jens Stoltenberg’s speech. I think he was chosen to continue because of personal character. His father, Thorvald Stoltenberg, replied to an accusation that he was shy of conflict. He did not see that as a problem, because «There are enough people who want to fight.» He had been negotiating in the Balkans. I only hope that he is not fooled. The acceptance of those who wanted to take down the signal building, the government building the Y-block, makes me sometimes question his judgement. I think there was some kind of right wing extremist pull in taking down that building. The demolition has been surrounded by a lot of NEWSPEAK reminding me of Ruzzian propaganda.
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  338. I remember all the people in Kherson who walked out on the streets without weapons, shouting DOMOY! - Go home! That tank turned around. . I also remember you, upset and angry. I remember many others too. . I wonder what Trump was aiming at with those remarks. Is there something he wants to sell, better tanks for Russia? . Keep watch.
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  339. I have not forgotten the horrors of Mariupol, Irpin, and Bucha.. and all the months the people of Kyiv were sitting in the metro stations.
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  340. There were few boys in the class. Is that because the boys are draftet.
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  341. I seemed to upset someone when using my latin alphabet: XEPCOH - YKPAÏHA I do not want to be offensive. . Also I would like to know more about cultural history, and how classical literature illustrates what you describe here.
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  342. Was’t China one of the secondary guarantors of Ukrainian integrity, from the dearmament of nuclear weapons, in Budapest 1994?
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  343. Some ukrainians need to learn Korean then.
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  344. Swarms of bees, ..
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  345.  @jean-michelvanpruyssen936  yes, I foun that too.
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  346. It is a sad reality you describe. What happened to the originally russian/Soviet officers who became residents of Ukraine, like in Odesa.
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  347. There has been a problem with US-centric perspectives.Here we get the positive reasoning for ending the Moscow-centric perspective on the war/conflict.
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  348. I only heard recently «The West is fighting Russia». I do not hate Russia, but this behavior of «defence» which in reality is «Ministry of Offence» is, to say it mildly, not acceptable.
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  349. What happens at the same time, is interesting and enlightening. Modi visited Putin, and a children’s hospital and a maternity ward was bombed.
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  350. This is a very constructive way of standing up!
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  351. Also name customs in Ukraine. Jerry Heil .. I didn’t believe at first that she IS Ukrainian.
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  352. Faith to stop the enemy's deadly attacks.
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  353. I think you may need to address the difference between expert negotiations that save hostages, and negotiations with someone on the verge of a regrettable suicide, versus the impossible dream of creating peace with war obsessed Russia. . Yes, speak about the cornflakes man.
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  354. Very interesting topic. It may be hard for Russian speakers to really get this. Something that interested me in what you said was about the first Bible translations, so called church slavonic, that it was Ukrainian. Or that church Slavonic was closer to modern Ukrainian than to modern Russian. Curious about this
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  355. My heart is with you. I am sad for all the deaths, though. Still, the craziness of current Ruzzia is sad to witness.. You have many good points, that I share.
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  356. Vidbir interests me. What role does it play?
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  357. Thinking of how those children might feel. Horrifying.
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  358. As scary as this is, I am grateful for your explanation of what is going on. Some conspiracy theory I learned of today, was that CIA made Putin damage Russia. Yes, of course what is going is self destructive to Russia, and I find that very sad. I would hope someone could talk them out of it, but I do not expect Ukraine to do that. You have enough to stand up against.
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  359. I had a sense that Shoigu was controlling Putin. I am not sure he will just let himself become another victim.
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  360. People refer to agreements with Gorbachev. Does that really apply in the current situation?
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  361. I don't mind your feelings.
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  362. I do not put much weight into the talk of the coming US president. He has been so antagonistic in other instances, so I do not think that he is peacefully minded. It is my impression that the russian culture has some strong identity related to war. On the other hand war is a terrible waste of people and natural rescources.
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  363. I once heard the complaints of an ukrainian woman who had to work beside her pension. She missed a lot about the past. Dealing with the present she talked about the oligarcs. They are thieves! That was her judgement. I thought western influence had something to do with it, but after hearing you here, it seems inherent. Good luck with beating corruption. Make it fair!
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  364. Sudan is suffering from violence now.
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  365. I remember in 1995, hearing about the russian marine base remaining on Crimea for thirty years. It was a considerate solution, that would give Russia’s marine time to relocate and it was respectful of Russia’s need for security. I had an unsettling feeling, somehow. Even though I did not react strongly against the annexation of Crimea, despite people I know pointing out several violations of international agreements and the song 1944 in Eurovision. When I got impressions from the horrible seige of Mariupol, I knew that Russia has to give up on Crimea. Yes, it is scary. And people who understand Russian know that their messages are double..
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  366. How would you respond to the claim that the government of Ukraine overran the votes of 2 million Crimeans. I have not encountered that type of.putinesque claims before.
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  367. Sentiments in the US are formed by what is going on in the English speaking world. Before looking at the map, before the sunder-bombardement from Crimea on Mariupol, but no longer.
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  368. KUDOS to air defense. Condolences to losses. And it seems that Ruzzia can't let go, like an addict comes back to its destructive substance.
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  369. In Norway we are very much against harrassment, so people who live in our country are supposed to be safe, wherever they come from. Your reasoning gives me a possibility to explain and encourage bravery. I wonder if there are ways of being concerned about ukrainians that we need to avoid. Like drawing attention to people and places that are not already out there.
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  370. You definitely don't mess with ukrainians, let alone the SBU. Thanks for explaining the meaning and differencw between the army and rhe SBU. I highly respect your perseverance in getting out updates and explanations. It is not easy, I can imagine, but takes quite a bit of intelligent skill in managing daily wartime living difficulties.
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  371. I respect the UN. It worried me a lot that the Y-block, a norwegian government building, was demolished in 2020. Why? Because it was part of an architectural composition that reminded of the UN headquarters, for one. Does the norwegian government think that UN doesn't matter? AND I wonder why this is not front page news in my country. Only a lot about Donald Trump. I understand your points about inheritance. Russia is not the Soviet Union. Is this an agreement from the Budapest Memorandum?
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  372. Sadly, it seems they have plenty more of missiles. It is necessary to stop them.
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  373. It does not worry me much. Peaceful disolution would be best. Of course there might be new wars about disputed territories, like in previous Yugoslavia. Still I think it is natures way that differentiation happens. So, no, I am not concerned about that, and I do not think the West really has any business deciding for these nations.
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  374. Putin was voted for, because he had the streetwisdom needed to control the criminals. I do not care so much about his possible illnesses. I agree. Controlling and suppressing is a big deal.
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  375. I remember odesans talking to me about it in 1995. It was a beautiful time of hope, but also of hardship. The russian “needs” were well understood.
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  376. Ukrainians are oriented towards Europe. That was evident, even in Odesa in 1995. Even people nostalgic of the past, could lean towards Europe. I was surprised when Zelenskyi spoke about Ukraine as "the heart of Europe". I understand it more now. The heart, like Ukraine on the map, is on the left side of the body, and important bloodstreams, as well as continental connections were passing through. I hope you keep your uniqueness, even when uniting with the EU. You seem very motivated.
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  377. Nice to learn more about borshch. I was surprised at first til learn that it is a typical UKRAINIAN dish, but I get ut now.
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  378. Why talk about plan in a war.? They may plan an invasion, but not a war. Are they really willing to be as primitive as pirates, vikings, mongolian hordes? Not that they didn't have respectable qualities.. Peace to Ukraine, sanity to Russia!
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  379. Somerhing deeply european about Ukraine.
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  380. Chernihiv?
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  381. They may have been speaking the truth in the past, when the Cold War was ending, but now, different forces are at play. I think the most countries in the world want Russia to live in peace. It serves everyone best, so their fear of extinction seems to me to be paranoid and phantastical. Russia, or Muscovy will exist in the future, unless it gets totally self destructive by provoking protective measures.
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  382. To be strong and decisive.. I am glad you stress that as a ukrainian you are not happy. In an overview I saw that Daesh takes the «responsibility». Also that it was «not Ukraine». .. What was the concert about, what style.. someone did not like it, perhaps.
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  383. Make evil stop.
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  384. Funny how watching this vlog was disturbed.
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  385. It is appalling, and you let us know, in no uncertain terms.
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  386. Let’s hope someone would open their eyes.
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  387.  @davethebrahman9870  well, you might say so. To many people PEACEFUL collaboration is real, and it also exists in many ways. But it depends on people.
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  388. In Odesa in 1995 I was confronted with a view of the Budapest Memorandum. It was a shame, I was told. - We had top military technology, and now it is used for creating pots and pans! Since I came from a family with peace activist aunts, I had learned about this as a major step forward for peace. In Odesa, I did not say much about that. Now, I wonder what this person would say. The loss of their position in the Soviet Union was a reason for bitterness. Things may have changed concerning these viewpoints.
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  389. Have you considered that Guiterrez might be attempting to talk these most wayward leaders out of some of their horrible plans? The Ukraine peace summit might have been working well without him.
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  390. The importance of clear borders in peace time. I agree that this russian base was a mistake, as it was not taken as friendliness, but rather as something Russia was entitled to. . To most europeans I guess Crimea was so far away. Few of us had any conscious understanding of the map that naturally connects Crimea to Ukraine. Ukraine was a very unclear concept. You are doing a lot to make us see Ukraine for what it is.
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  391. Let me guess: "In the country" Looking forward to a solid eksplanation
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  392. Close to the mesning "Motherland"
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  393. I have trouble distancing myself from what is going on in Ukraine. I care a lot after my stay there in 1995. As a norwegian I greatly appreciate the value of sovereignity. They dress their occupation and coveting of ukrainian land with «everything will be fine». It is future faking.
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  394. I feel bad for people losing their money. But then I think.. There were ukrainians who wanted Russia back for the sake of money, according to claims reported by Denys Kazanskyi. Add to that all the soldiers who went to Ukraine to kill, for the sake of money. This illustrates the need for more lasting values in life.
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  395. Stopping the evil arrows ..
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