Today Ukraine celebrates #KyivDay. In 2023, one of Europe's oldest capitals will turn 1541 years old. Kyiv has survived many wars and attacks but has always prevailed. Happy birthday to the capital of free people!
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Ukraine’s Victory as Western National Interest
The consequences are clear – more terrorism, more political polarization and radicalization, threats in Europe and Asia, hurt global economy, disrupted supply chains, higher prices. So, if we are honest to ourselves, then Ukraines victory is national interest of the West 22X.
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Civilian Life Under War: Curfews and Trauma
It helps us forget about the war for a couple of hours but it is not quite the same. There is curfew, the theaters shut down early, and you can see a lot of people in uniform or wounded. The train shows the most in children. Anything can trigger a panic attack in them. 15/
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Life and normalcy persist amid the war
A McDonalds trip on a Friday night is something from the pre war time. Something good, from the life without bombs. Yes, my wife and I go to movie theaters. I guess the same people would be shocked to learn the theaters work and their popcorn and we watch Marvel. 14/
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Civilian roles in Ukraine’s defense effort
Many millions of others are involved indirectly in defense effort, but they are civilians – volunteers, analysts, donors, logistics, R&D, diplomacy, cyber warfare, etc. So, no, not every fighting age male should be sent to the front of the war is existential 12/
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Ukraine economy and military mobilization debate
Now, let’s get to the second myth or argument: the fighting age males should be on the front line / otherwise it doesn’t look like an existential fight. This is false. If we send all males to the front our economy will collapse. We are 40 m nation, 3m are involved directly. 11/
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Civilian testimony: living under drone threat in Ukraine
So, take me. I am the person who took that video in McDonalds on Friday night, and who could easily been hit by a drone on Saturday night. So, yes, it is a war zone. Even if McDonalds or other businesses don’t convey that impression. 5/
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Sister’s account of night drone attack and air defense response
My sister, who lives in a different area, said they could not sleep. It was very loud, explosions, air defense, sound of shaheds. Russia sent 54 attack drones, and 52 were intercepted. Again, civilians died. You can read more here https://
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Eyewitness account of drone attack on Kyiv
Let’s debunk this “no war zone” argument. The last night, I woke up to the sound of explosions. There were three loud pops real close outside our apartment. The windows shook but held. Believe me it is not pleasant. There was a largest ever drone attack on Kyiv. People died. 3/
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Civilian Life in Kyiv During War: Misconceptions Explored
A video of #Kyiv McDonalds yesterday got 10M views. People were shocked to see civilian life , good service, and positive vibe. They said “it doesn’t look like a war zone”. But it is. People share other misconceptions about city life in war. I explore them here 1/