Russia is a cancer of the world. It must be stopped.
Russian terrorists attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles. They hit apartment and residential buildings, shopping center, and even a metro station where people are hiding. Many are dead and wounded.
This is pure terrorism.
Ukrainians turn Pink Floyd hit into manifesto against Russian aggression
"We don't need occupation, we don't need the Russian world. No Russian language! Putin, leave our children alone! Hey, Russians, leave Ukraine alone!"
👏 “A bitter irony. Yury Dolgoruky — the prince widely regarded as the founder of Moscow — is buried on the grounds of the Lavra. Their city was born in Kyiv”
This is how Fire Point co-founder Denys Shtilerman reacted to the strike on the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
“Their state, their church, their writing system — all of it originated here, on our land. And in return, for centuries they have burned, looted, and now bombed the cradle from which they themselves emerged.
Because as long as Kyiv and the Lavra stand, the world can see who represents a thousand-year-old civilization — and who is trying to appropriate someone else’s history.”
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve is an outstanding Orthodox sanctuary founded in 1051. The majestic complex in the center of Kyiv, consisting of monasteries, temples and unique underground caves, was for centuries the center of spirituality, writing and culture of Kyivan Rus.
The Assumption Cathedral is the main church of the monastery, rebuilt after being demolished in Soviet times.
The Near and Far Caves are underground labyrinths where the relics of saints (Nestor the Chronicler, Ilya Muromets, etc.) rest.
The Great Lavra Bell Tower is the most prominent architectural monument, a symbol of the Lavra.
And it all began nearly 1,000 years ago, when a monk named Anthony returned to ancient Kyiv from a monastery on Mount Athos in Greece.
He was seeking solitude and the life of a hermit, and so he secluded himself in small caves among the green hills on the banks of the Dnipro, where centuries earlier Vikings sought shelter while traveling far to the south along the great river had stopped and sought shelter.
People learned of the piety of the hermit Anthony, and disciples began coming to him in the caves. Over many years, they dug entire labyrinths in those caves, where they prayed and labored in the half-darkness -- and reverently noticed that after death the bodies of the monks remained incorrupt (of course, this was due to the unique microclimate deep inside the caves).
Thus was born the famous Kyiv Pechersk Monastery (that is, the “Cave Monastery”), which would later become the magnificent Lavra -- the foremost and greatest holy site of Christian Rus'.
A real city within a city, with magnificent ancient churches built by rulers of different eras, monastic caves, gigantic crowds of pilgrims, and, in later times, the famous 97-meter bell tower, one of Kyiv's calling cards, visible for many dozens of kilometers along the banks of the Dnipro.
Over its 1,000 years, the Lavra survived the internecine wars of the princes of Rus', the Mongol invasion, long years of decline and rebirth. It was the foremost center of learning and printing, and it was in its caves that the legendary monk Nestor wrote the famous Primary Chronicle -- the principal book of historical memory of the East Slavic peoples.
It survived the barbarity of the Bolsheviks. It survived destruction during World War II. It survived centuries during which Moscow priests, having seized it, lorded over it.
It will survive Putin and his fascist Russia as well -- no matter how the monster pukes blood in powerless rage because it cannot defeat Ukraine, and no matter how hard it tries to wipe from the face of the earth everything it cannot seize.
La Laure de Kyiv-Pechersk, l'un des hauts lieux de l'orthodoxie ukrainienne inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'humanité de l'UNESCO, a été touchée cette nuit dans l'importante frappe de missiles et de drones russes qui a, de nouveau, pris Kyiv pour cible et fait des victimes civiles.
Tout comme la guerre d’agression que mène la Russie contre l’Ukraine depuis plus de 4 ans, rien ne justifie cette attaque contre notre patrimoine universel.
La France se tient prête à coopérer avec les autorités ukrainiennes en charge du patrimoine.
Cette attaque ne fait que renforcer notre détermination à tout faire, avec nos alliés et partenaires, pour travailler à un cessez-le-feu que la Russie refuse toujours obstinément, puis à la paix. Nous y œuvrerons au G7, à Evian.
Entry for Russians to the EU could be completely closed
German conservatives are calling for a full ban on issuing Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens.
The authors of the initiative argue that travel to the EU is a privilege, not a right.
Members of the European Parliament from Germany’s CDU/CSU bloc are outraged that hundreds of thousands of Russians continue to travel to Europe for tourism.
Earlier, several EU countries sent a letter calling for restrictions on tourist entry for Russians.
The head of the European Commission has also announced a total visa ban for all participants in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
American blogger in Lviv
I don't really like posting videos like this because it gives the impression that I'm either bragging or suffering from an inferiority complex, but since there are so many stereotypes about Ukraine, I want to show the world foreigners' impressions of Ukraine.
I sincerely congratulate everyone in Ukraine and around the world who is celebrating Easter today.
In these very difficult times for our people and for all humanity, hope grows stronger than ever – the hope for the triumph of life over death, good over evil, and truth over lies. All that is symbolized by the Resurrection of the Lord.
May the strength of every one of our people, their spirit, and everything that is best in humanity – may all of it inevitably overcome evil and darkness, “shaheds” and missiles, injustice and occupation.
I wish everyone God’s grace and a peaceful life on our land and under Ukrainian skies, protected by our brave warriors.
May all prayers for protection from evil be heard today. May faith unite kind hearts and strengthen those who defend their home. May every nation come closer to true security. We believe in peace! We believe in Ukraine!
Happy Easter!
Today marks 4 years since the beginning of the defense of Azovstal during the battles for Mariupol. Despite the complete encirclement and occupation of the city, Ukrainian defenders held their ground for over 2 months.
We remember the struggle — and those who became its symbol.