Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy.
On September 29-30, 1941, in just two days, the Nazis shot over 30,000 Jews in Kyiv. Entire families—men, children, women, even those pregnant—were forced to walk down the "Road of Death" to the ravine. The scale of this evil is still hard to perceive.
In total, approximately 100,000 people were killed at Babyn Yar during the Nazi occupation. Nearly the entire Jewish community of Kyiv was murdered, along with those who tried to save them. Other nationalities also fell victims.
Babyn Yar is a terrifying symbol, showing that the most heinous crimes occur when the world chooses to ignore, remain silent, stay indifferent, and lacks the determination to stand up against evil.
When the eyes of the world are closed, humanity loses.
Babyn Yar is vivid proof of the atrocities that regimes are capable of when led by leaders who rely on intimidation and violence. At any time, they are no different. But the world's response should be different. This is the lesson the world should have learned. We must guard humanity, life, and justice.
We must defend ourselves against evil.
Eternal memory to all the victims of the Nazis. Eternal condemnation to everyone guilty of the murders at Babyn Yar.
Ukrainians want this war to end more than anyone else in the world. But definitely not through the destruction of our nation, our culture, our cities.
Russian aggression gives us no choice but to fight and defend our very existence. I thank everyone who helps and works tirelessly for Ukraine, so we can achieve our goals as soon as possible.
Donald Trump really hates this ad. His campaign has threatened @ProjectLincoln with a law suit if they don't take it down.
It would be a real shame if this ad went viral.
@hurricanucks @PrincessMaaaar It could be something like Oldman-Pekka Bonethunder
Oldman=ukko, Luu=bone and ukkonen=thunder. I know it's not exact but close anyway
Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv. One of the most important CHILDREN’S hospitals not only in Ukraine, but also in Europe. Okhmatdyt has been saving and restoring the health of thousands of children.
Now that the hospital has been damaged by a Russian strike, there are people under the rubble, and the exact number of casualties is still unknown. Right now, everyone is helping to clear the rubble – doctors and ordinary people.
Russia cannot claim ignorance of where its missiles are flying and must be held fully accountable for all its crimes. Against people, against children, against humanity in general. It is very important that the world does not remain silent about this now, and that everyone sees what Russia is and what it is doing.
Today's missile attack at a children's hospital in Kyiv pretty much sums things up on all that verbal diarrhea around "negotiations," "peace missions," and Putin's "peace proposals."
This was one of the most barbaric and demonstratively deliberate gestures of Russia's war on Ukraine.
Russia & Vladimir Putin are not interested in any "peace," "the end of the conflict," or a "compromise."
They are interested in Ukraine's unconditional surrender enforced via unlimited civilian terror.
They are unable to defeat Ukraine on battlefields (provided that the West stays with Ukraine and keeps sending defense aid, which is very likely); they will seek to escalate their missile attacks from trying to strip Ukraine of electricity and heating to deliberate mass killings of civilians.
I am afraid that in the coming months we'll be seeing even more deliberate terror attacks like one from today.
Hospitals, shopping malls, large residential buildings, you name it.
I'll be more than happy to end up being wrong with this one.
I don't know what else needs to be a FINAL WAKE UP CALL to the Western decision-makers still having hope of going the easiest way with what Russia is doing.
No, there won't be a moment when Putin says that he's OK with your "territorial compromises on Ukraine" as a result of which he leaves Ukraine alone forever (and you can forget about this annoying headache and continue business as usual).
No, you can be vowing before Putin never to accept Ukraine as a NATO member on a daily basis live on TV, but this will not stop him - because it's just about nothing but keeping Ukraine vulnerable and defenseless to a Russian invasion and occupation.
No, Putin is not to be reasoned with or traded with because he is not the one looking for peace.
He gladly uses your chronic lack of leadership, procrastination, fears, over-compromise, and reluctance to assume responsibilities and make necessary historic decisions.
Carunalta rapsahti postiluukusta kirje, jossa kertovat sydäntäsärkevästi olevansa alijäämäisiä ja sen vuoksi pakotettuja korottamaan siirtomaksuja. Tutkin hiukan asiaa ja tuli hiukan ristiriitainen tunne siitä, että nyt kirjeessä puhutaan paskaa. https://t.co/yXvVkc3dou
Today, Russia struck Ukrainian cities, resulting in over 170 injuries. As of now, 37 fatalities have been reported, including three children. My condolences go out to their families and loved ones.
In total, nearly 100 facilities were damaged, including a children's hospital, ordinary houses, kindergartens, a maternity hospital, a college, and a business center. The rubble is still being cleared at these sites.
Russian terrorists must be held accountable for this. Mere concern does not stop terror. Condolences are not a weapon. We need to shoot down Russian missiles. Russian combat aircraft must be destroyed where they are based. Strong steps must be taken to eliminate any security deficit.
The world has the necessary strength to do this. Our partners are capable of making it happen. Decisions are needed as soon as possible.
At the Ukraine-Belgium game, fans have revealed a banner with fallen Ukrainian Warrior Nazarii "Hrinka" Hryntsevych.
The banner has 182 portraits of fallen Ukrainian Defenders, who in civilian life belonged to fan movements of Ukrainian sports clubs.
❗❗❗ Huomio! Tämmöinen kadonnut eilen Kotaviita-Seutula alueella. Kiltti on kuin rantapallo ja tottelee nimeä Lahtinen. Saattaa antaa ottaa kiinni jos ei ole liian arka. Mahdolliset havainnot voi soittaa numeroon 040-6390955
Ja twitteriväki vois nyt RT tätä jokseenkin paljon.
The Ukrainian national football team squad has released a powerful video on the eve of
#euro2024 highlighting the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion