Just as an added comment: This morning the European countries are singing the blues becuz Putin controls THEIR energy. (& they claimed Putin was insane? - oh,no, he's brilliant) So Putin threatens to cut off their supply causing panic among these so great leaders (makes me laugh). However, it's time to stop Putin calling the shots & tell him - "If he cuts the oil/gas supply to Europe, that would be an act of war on NATO countries" The first thing that would happen is to get that damn NO FLY ZONE over Ukraine in place. THEN get those Polish jets into Ukraine & get them mobilized. THERE is just TOO much talk - posturing among the Nato countries & THEY all look WEAK!! Churchill would be shocked at the poor leaders in today's NATO - BUT, the shining star is President Zelensky who is being called Superlensky by millions!!! I hope your agree & stick it to the NATO members!!! You have the skill!!!!! Ukraine needs YOU!!!
So, I am bawling just looking at these so brave young and old women. AND I can do little other than donate to causes (Red Cross & International Humane Society) which seems so pathetic. I am born of Ukr parents who had so much pride in their culture. Over the years I thought I lost my Uk blood - BUT NOPE!! I am on full throttle -making signs, flags etc and have blue & yellow (waiting for them to come becuz the run on yellow lites has been so huge) lites in my front yard. Diane, thank you for you continuous update on these most critical times AND your amazing challenge for the world to get its act together. YOU warned them- & they failed.
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I traveled, lived in the former USSR, it breaks my heart to see what's going on.
Russia will not succeed at turning the clock back to it's perceived cold war glory days, but at what expense? The situation reeks of how WW II started.
And who could have imagined, Zelensky, a Jewish comedian turned president, channeling Churchill 80 years later. He's the man!
And thank you, Diane, for your timely, forthright and thoughtful journalism. You give voice to those who might not otherwise be heard and you always make a damn good point!
If you are interested in keeping up with what is happening on the ground in Ukraine, they now have an English channel on Telegram, Ukraine NOW, that you can preview here:
Absolutely, my heart goes out to All Women especially those in the Ukraine fighting Putin's War.
A beautiful 40,000 word comment. Thank you.
Just as an added comment: This morning the European countries are singing the blues becuz Putin controls THEIR energy. (& they claimed Putin was insane? - oh,no, he's brilliant) So Putin threatens to cut off their supply causing panic among these so great leaders (makes me laugh). However, it's time to stop Putin calling the shots & tell him - "If he cuts the oil/gas supply to Europe, that would be an act of war on NATO countries" The first thing that would happen is to get that damn NO FLY ZONE over Ukraine in place. THEN get those Polish jets into Ukraine & get them mobilized. THERE is just TOO much talk - posturing among the Nato countries & THEY all look WEAK!! Churchill would be shocked at the poor leaders in today's NATO - BUT, the shining star is President Zelensky who is being called Superlensky by millions!!! I hope your agree & stick it to the NATO members!!! You have the skill!!!!! Ukraine needs YOU!!!
So, I am bawling just looking at these so brave young and old women. AND I can do little other than donate to causes (Red Cross & International Humane Society) which seems so pathetic. I am born of Ukr parents who had so much pride in their culture. Over the years I thought I lost my Uk blood - BUT NOPE!! I am on full throttle -making signs, flags etc and have blue & yellow (waiting for them to come becuz the run on yellow lites has been so huge) lites in my front yard. Diane, thank you for you continuous update on these most critical times AND your amazing challenge for the world to get its act together. YOU warned them- & they failed.
There are other opportunities to help Ukraine
https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
And the Ukraine National Bank had also opened an account where you can donate directly to the military
https://bank.gov.ua/en/news/all/natsionalniy-bank-vidkriv-spetsrahunok-dlya-zboru-koshtiv-na-potrebi-armiyi
You may need to click on EN in the top right corner for the English version.
I traveled, lived in the former USSR, it breaks my heart to see what's going on.
Russia will not succeed at turning the clock back to it's perceived cold war glory days, but at what expense? The situation reeks of how WW II started.
And who could have imagined, Zelensky, a Jewish comedian turned president, channeling Churchill 80 years later. He's the man!
thanks for those links to help
And thank you, Diane, for your timely, forthright and thoughtful journalism. You give voice to those who might not otherwise be heard and you always make a damn good point!
THANK you!!! Valuable info!
'War Porn' for Women's Day ? And Jesus wept.
If you are interested in keeping up with what is happening on the ground in Ukraine, they now have an English channel on Telegram, Ukraine NOW, that you can preview here:
https://t.me/ukrainenowenglish
It's uplifting, their spirit, but also horrifying, beware.
Fantastic photos.