I didn’t expect to hear my name in the shoutouts today 🥹 It was truly very touching Thank you for seeing, reading, and not staying indifferent 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 It really means so much to me to know that we are supported Thank you for such a sincere and meaningful podcast @nounishprof @adrienne

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I remember February 24, 2022 ❤️‍🩹 like everyone else, but if I am honest, my life was divided into “before” and “after” much earlier. For me, the war began when Crimea was taken, when unrest started in Luhansk and Donetsk, when the so called “russian spring” changed everything 2014… I still see that picture clearly. I am standing in my kitchen in Luhansk, looking out the window and hearing planes flying overhead. Inside there is a wild, almost animal fear that there will be a war 💔 Back then it was not as massive as in 2022, but I already felt that the old world had cracked and would never be the same again. And in 2022 that wave hit me again… The same wild fear The same uncertainty You do not know where to run or what to do. And you have two children. My life, like the lives of millions of Ukrainians, was turned upside down. In someone’s eyes maybe we became stronger, but at a price no one would ever choose willingly. And stronger. Am I? I do not know. This is very hard to survive. I do not know how it will echo in my mind years from now. The most important thing is that we are alive. That is what I keep repeating to myself. Despite everything we have gone through this and we are still going through it. But we were not broken. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

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Today is a day of pain for every Ukrainian. The war has raged for four years now a difficult, debilitating, and unjust one. Every day, blood is shed, destinies are broken, lives are frozen in limbo. Some are forced to flee their homes, some live in constant fear, some fight and defend, sacrificing what is most precious their lives. And for what? For Russia's whims, for empty talk and sham agreements. Therefore, this day is especially difficult for each of us. There is much pain and suffering in the world today, and many nations are experiencing dark times. But only those who bear this pain themselves can understand how difficult it has been for Ukraine to live day after day for four years with pain, fear, hatred, despair, and the uncertainty of tomorrow. And I sincerely wish everyone peace, goodness, joy, and a peaceful life the life that each of us deserves, for we were born to live.

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On February 24, 2022, at 4:00 a.m., the lives of Ukrainians were divided into “before” and “after”… Today marks exactly four years since putin was supposed to “take Kyiv in three days” Back then, very few partners and friendly nations believed Ukraine would stand… more than a couple of months. Zelensky was strongly advised to leave the country and try to govern what remained from exile. In the first months, even military aid was barely discussed - why help a victim that was expected to be inevitably destroyed? Why send weapons, close the sky from bombardments, deploy troops, why provoke Russia - if it was certain to win? And yet, we are now in the fifth year of the war - and the mighty NATO alliance is still afraid to make the decision to close the sky over Ukraine… Even though cities are bombed every day and civilians are killed - for some, it is happening somewhere far away. But Ukraine stood. Against all odds. Against putin’s russia. It stood when there seemed to be no chance of victory. Ukraine was not ready - but it endured. Hundreds of thousands of destroyed homes. Countless lives lost (I don’t even want to write the number…). Broken destinies. This is not life - it is a daily hell, a nightmare that never ends. We said goodbye to our loved ones, our family, our friends - they are no longer with us. But we will remember them. We will never be the same. Our lives will never be the same. But Ukraine will live. We have no other option. We have nowhere to run. This is our land. This is our home. Deep gratitude to the brave and strong Defense Forces of Ukraine who defend our country. Deep gratitude to everyone who supported and continues to support Ukraine during this horrific time. Without you, we would not be here. Karma exists. Everyone will receive what they deserve.

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I just want to leave this here 👇 Ukraine🇺🇦 Odesa 🫶 Cold, no power, no water, no heating… Fatigue that doesn't go away overnight. And yet – we go out to greet the sunrise 🌅 Not because we "have to." But because we're alive. Because morning is already a small victory! Because as long as we see the sky, the sea, and each other – we have more than just survival. We don't lose our humanity. We learn to enjoy the simple things: - light - breath - a new day In this video, Odesans greet another sunrise 🙌 We woke up. We are here. We are alive. P.S. The video is not mine.

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A true story from real life in 🇺🇦Ukraine, told by my friend @vito4ka.eth The fates and lives of millions of people have been irreversibly changed, just like my own life… Many are no longer physically alive. Many are broken. russia - a country of hatred, malice, and cruelty, has brought pain and destruction to Ukraine. But no matter how much they want otherwise, Ukraine lives and will live forever

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People dance on a frozen reservoir despite blackouts, shelling and a humanitarian catastrophe in Kyiv 🇺🇦 Life goes on and the russian cannot break our spirit! 💛💙

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I’m often asked how we live in a high-rise building without electricity and heating. Sometimes it’s not so bad - with mulled wine and meat cooked over an open fire, like the people in Kyiv in this video. Even in this darkness, there are moments of warmth and joy. Life goes on Ukraine cannot be broken🇺🇦

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Here’s how I keep the internet on when we have power outages in Ukraine.

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🇺🇦 Buk Canyon - the heart of wild Ukraine In the very center of Cherkasy region, near the village of Buki, there is a place called the “Ukrainian Yosemite”. The canyon is about 2 billion years old, its granite walls reach 30 meters, and the Hirsky Tikich River makes its way through ancient rocks. 💡 Interesting facts: • The first private hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine, built at the beginning of the 20th century, once operated here. • Advertisements for Samsung, Peugeot, Carlsberg, and many clips of Ukrainian bands were filmed in Buk Canyon. • According to legend, the spirit of the river protects this place from garbage - and it is really incredibly clean here. 🌿 This place is a reminder that Ukraine is strong not only with people, but also with beauty that cannot be broken.

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🇺🇦 Odesa. Creativity, light and resilience. Look at how businesses in Odesa decorate their facades - brightly, with love, with faith 🌿✨ Despite the fact that this year was again difficult: shelling, lack of light, anxiety. But even in the dark - Ukrainians create beauty 💡 And when you look at these storefronts, you understand: everything that happens to us on the crypto market is just a moment 📉📈 A little pain, a little volatility, but definitely not the end of history. 2026 can surprise 🌅 I want to wish everyone in the new year - peace, warmth and inspiration 🎆 May the war end, and Ukraine remain free, strong and independent 💙💛 And when peace comes - come visit. You will see a country where even to the sounds of sirens they know how to work miracles 💫

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Snowfall in Kyiv!

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This year, our city has turned into a true winter wonderland ✨ The streets are glowing with lights, and every corner is filled with warmth and festive spirit 🎄 This beauty is possible thanks to our Defenders - those who hold the sky so we can enjoy the holidays at home 🙏 Thank you. We remember 💙💛

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⚓️ Vorontsov Lighthouse - the heart of the Odesa port A snow-white cylinder, 27 meters high, stands at the very entrance to the harbor – the Vorontsov Lighthouse. It has greeted and seen off Odesa's ships for almost two centuries, becoming the symbol of the city from the sea. 🌊 Where did it come from? The first lighthouse appeared in 1827, 33 years after the founding of the port in Odesa. It was built of wood and named in honor of Governor-General Mikhail Vorontsov, the patron saint of the city and the man who made Odesa the maritime capital of the south. At that time, the lighthouse glowed with an oil lamp – dimly, but for those times, it was already a landmark of civilization. 💥 Tested by war and time Over almost 200 years, the lighthouse was destroyed three times: • The first – during the Crimean War (1850s). • The second was during World War II, when the city was bombed and the lighthouse became a military target. • The current, third lighthouse was built in 1954 - it was made of reinforced concrete, with powerful optics and a signaling system. Since then, it has withstood storms and disasters - a true "guardian of the sea." 🚢 Secret Mission Today, the Vorontsov Lighthouse is connected to the city by an underwater breakwater about a kilometer long. Previously, port workers and naval sailors walked along it, but now you can only enter with a special pass - the territory is guarded, as it is a strategic facility. From the sea, you can see the lighthouse's red light flashing three times every 12 seconds - a unique light code by which captains recognize Odesa. 💙 Why it's important to the city For Odesans, the Vorontsov Lighthouse is more than just a navigation tower. It's the point where land ends and the sea begins, the boundary between home and travel. Many sailors ask their wives to "wave at the lighthouse" before a voyage - for good luck. And even those who've never seen one in person know: "If the red light flashes on the horizon, it means Odesa is near."

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Walking around the city, my attention was attracted to this unique and unusual Christmas tree that perfectly matches our Ukrainian reality! This is not just a tree. It is made of work jackets, helmets, and long shifts. Of cold mornings and sleepless nights. Of people who go where it’s dark, so others can live with light. For years, Ukraine has been fighting not only for land, but for something just as vital - electricity, warmth, and safety at home. This tree is dedicated to the energy workers who return light where darkness tries to stay. Quietly. Persistently. Every day. As long as we choose light, darkness cannot win. While there is light, there is hope.

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