Do I still live in the same world I grew up in?
I don’t know about you, but I grew up in a world where terrorism was considered an unquestionable evil. Terrorist attacks were not just condemned—they were met with decisive action. Terrorists were hunted down in every corner of the globe and usually eliminated.
Terrorism has a broad definition, but for me, it’s simple: violence targeting civilians. If the target is a military facility or formation, that’s a conflict or a war—not terrorism.
Back then, terrorism was associated with groups like al-Qaeda or ISIS. I don’t remember a single U.S. official—Democrat or Republican—justifying or defending terrorist acts. But today, the world has changed.
We now live in a world where the line between terrorism and self-defense is increasingly blurred.
I don’t know what things are like on your street, but on mine, attacks on civilians are still evil. And right now, Russians under their dictator’s command are committing terrorist acts against civilians every single day. At the same time, they cynically call Ukrainian special operations—targeting missile carriers that launch daily strikes on Ukrainian cities—"terrorist acts." That’s like calling the killing of Osama bin Laden a terrorist attack.
What’s worse is that the current U.S. president from the Republican Party—a party I once believed had zero tolerance for terrorists—calls Putin a "friend" and questions Ukrainians’ right to self-defense. That’s gaslighting—manipulating public perception. And sadly, it works. Especially when people forget even the most horrific events so quickly.
That’s why I want to remind you what’s actually happening.
And if you live in the United States, please share this message with your fellow citizens. Every fact below can be verified through reliable sources.
In the past 30 years, russia has instigated wars or conflicts in: Transnistria, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Chechnya and of course, Ukraine.
2014 – The annexation of Crimea
After Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity and the ousting of Yanukovych, russia invaded Crimea using unmarked soldiers—violating international humanitarian law. At first, Putin lied, claiming they weren’t russian troops, then later admitted it and even awarded them medals. That moment marked, for me, the hypocrisy, cowardice, and lies of a man who calls himself a "leader."
Russia’s hybrid war in Donbas
Since 2014, russia has supported terrorist groups in Eastern Ukraine, supplying weapons, money, and fighters. They orchestrated military operations and eventually "recognized" the so-called independence of the DPR and LPR—a pretext for full-scale invasion.
February 2022 – Full-scale invasion
On February 24, russia launched a war against Ukraine without a declaration. From the first hours, there were missile strikes on residential neighborhoods, critical infrastructure, and attempts to encircle Kyiv.
Since then, russia has conducted a systematic campaign of terror against civilians. International organizations have documented: Mass executions, Torture, rape, kidnappings, attacks on hospitals, schools, and train stations, deportations and mass graves.
Bucha (March 2022)
After liberation, at least 637 bodies were found. Most were civilians executed with their hands tied.
Mariupol (March–May 2022)
Over 20,000 civilians killed. The city was leveled. A drama theater sheltering civilians was intentionally bombed—up to 600 people died.
Kramatorsk, April 8, 2022
A missile with a cluster warhead hit a train station packed with civilians. 63 people were killed, including 9 children.
Kharkiv, March 1, 2022
The regional administration was bombed in broad daylight. 29 civilians were killed.
Yahidne, Chernihiv region, March 2022
360 people, including children, were held in a school basement by Russian troops. 10 died.
Poltava, September 3, 2024
A strike on a military training facility killed 59 and injured over 300. A hospital was damaged.
Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, July 8, 2024
A russian Kh-101 cruise missile hit the toxicology unit where children were receiving dialysis. At least two adults were killed, including a doctor. Over 30 were injured, including at least 8 children. There were 627 patients in the hospital, including children from abroad.
Evidence: Missile fragment serial numbers, confirmed by Ukraine’s Security Service and Bellingcat.
Components: American and Swiss-made microchips.
Amnesty International: Classified the strike as a war crime.
June 6, 2025
Another massive missile attack on Kyiv. Three killed, dozens wounded. russia called it a "response" to Ukraine striking russian military targets. By their logic, destroying missile launchers is "terrorism," but bombing hospitals is "justified."
I grew up in Simferopol, Crimea. In my city, I was taught that defending your home and family is what real men do. And that terrorism is evil. You don’t make friends with terrorists. You eliminate them.
I don’t know what you were taught where you grew up. I hope russia never comes to your doorstep like it came to mine. But here’s the difference: we Ukrainians were forced to give up our nuclear weapons. And in return, we were promised security guarantees.
One of the signatories of that promise was U.S. President Bill Clinton—on behalf of the American people.
The United States has always seen itself as a defender of freedom, justice, and human life. You were the ones who stepped in when the world faced evil. You fought the Nazis in World War II. After 9/11, you demanded justice—and the world stood with you.
We upheld our end of the deal. We gave up our nukes because you promised that if danger came, you’d be there. That wasn’t just a politician’s promise. It was a symbol of faith in America’s word.
And now, we can’t just blame others for the world not being what it once was. Because we are the ones shaping this world today. Somehow, we’re building the wrong one. But maybe it’s not too late to realize our responsibility to the future—and to build a world where evil is called by its name.
🔴 UPD: 99 people were injured as a result of the Russian attack on Sumy, including 11 children, according to the latest information by the State Emergency Service.
32 others were killed, including two children.
Russia launched ballistic missiles at central Sumy.
Warheads were packed with shrapnel — likely the same kind used in Kryvyi Rih — designed to kill everything within 100+ meters.
24 people are dead.
In the video, a mother holds her bloodied daughter.
The girl keeps saying, "It hit me."
This week, I spoke with smart, well-educated foreigners. They expressed sympathy for Ukraine. But at the same time, they questioned whether Russia truly wages a war of annihilation against Ukraine and Ukrainians.
“Why doesn’t Putin target trains with missiles?” they asked me.
“But he doesn’t strike city centers,” they noted.
“With Putin, it’s just a matter of ironing out the details of truce on energy and the sea,” they said with cautious optimism.
Today, Russian ballistic missiles struck the center of the city of Sumy. As of now, 31 dead, including 2 children, and over 80 wounded, including 10 children.
The world needs to understand this: if Putin is truly ready for peace, then he must stop bombing cities. Not energy facilities, not ships in the Black Sea, nor dwell on other gestures
Stop bombing cities - that’s the only ceasefire worth working on.
Until that happens, stop asking for more evidence or arguments to convince you that Putin came to kill us. Better just send a Patriot instead.
A horrific Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy.Russian missiles hit an ordinary city street, ordinary life – residential buildings, educational institutions, cars on the street… And that’s on the day when people go to church – Palm Sunday, the feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem.
According to preliminary information, dozens of civilians were killed and wounded. Only filthy scum can act like this – taking the lives of ordinary people. My condolences to the families and loved ones. A rescue operation is underway. All necessary services are working at the scene.
The world must respond firmly. The United States, Europe, everyone in the world who wants this war and these killings to end. Russia wants exactly this kind of terror and is dragging this war out. Without pressure on Russia, peace is impossible. Talks have never stopped ballistic missiles and aerial bombs. What’s needed is an attitude toward Russia that a terrorist deserves. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine and helps us defend life.
Sunday. Christian holiday before Easter. Barbaric brutal murder of civilians in Sumy.
Russians did it intentionally.
But never mind, @SteveWitkoff will thank Putin again and lick his bloody hands.
Russia's rare earth metal reserves total approximately 16.8 million tons*
*10.4% of the world's REM reserves.
But for some reason, Ukraine should pay for Russian aggression,
not Russia. Why?
Let us understand: the United States has given us $106 billion in support against Russian aggression. And now we have to sign a deal where we give back $500 billion to continue receiving aid and deter Russian aggression?
Ukraine have already paid with everything we had, money, territory, resources, and most importantly, people. When will Russia pay for their aggression?
Today russians launched an intercontinental ballistic missile to hit one of the biggest cities in Ukraine. A rehabilitation center for people with disabilities was damaged. This is all that russia is capable of - fighting against children, seniors and disabled people.
Russia is methodically destroying Ukraine every day, killing people, violating everything. The great UN is nothing, treaties are empty words, and sympathy for the Russians is tactless and insignificant cunning. Russia must be destroyed to the ground. Every Russian is an enemy.
Our children are traumatized. My niece said, "I'm not afraid to die. And if we are killed, I would want my whole family to be killed at once, so that we don't cry for each other." She's seven years old.
Let Ukraine defend itself
Let Ukraine defend itself
Let Ukraine defend itself
Let Ukraine defend itself
Let Ukraine defend itself
Let Ukraine defend itself
Let Ukraine defend itself
Let Ukraine defend itself
Let Ukraine defend itself
Let Ukraine defend itself