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Everyone was hoping that this day wouldn’t come, everyone was scared that it probably would. This morning, on February 24, 2022 at 6 AM (Moscow time), Putin announced that Russia invaded Ukraine. World countries one after another are condemning this attack and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of EU Commission, Josep Borrell Fontelles, considers these events “among the darkest hours of Europe since the Second World War.”

As the world is watching all of this unfold, Ukrainians and other people in the country are experiencing it. The internet is now full of reports of what is happening and some people have shared their own thoughts and feelings of being woken up by explosions. Bored Panda collected some of the personal messages that were shared to represent what people in Ukraine didn't sign up for but have to endure.

Many people would like to help Ukraine but they don't know how. The National Bank of Ukraine opened up a special account to raise funds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces which is UA843000010000000047330992708 and if you could donate anything that would be great help to support the country. You can find more information following this link to the official page of National Bank of Ukraine.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am furious and terrified for you. Hopefully you and your family and friends will be safe. We are thinking of you.

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This whole hell started with Russia deploying military troops at the Ukrainian border last year, saying that they were just doing some military training. More and more soldiers and military equipment were brought to the border and everyone was starting to worry that this could grow into a conflict.

After unfruitful discussions and trying out diplomatic measures, the conversation with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin failed and he declared war against Ukraine. But you could say that Russia has been at war with Ukraine since 2014 when Russia occupied Crimea and the time in between was just a brief break.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too many disassociated cold hearts in this world. My heart feels you pain to be diminished into a meme, human lives reduced to media sound bites while their reality is so horrific. I'm so sorry, I wish I had more than an apology to offer. You deserve so much more than the world is capable of giving and that is absurd and reality all at once.

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Wars always end with too many people dying, countries being left ruined economically and morally, so good leaders try to avoid them by any means possible. There has to be a good reason if someone is prepared to make their country and another country go through this.

Some might say that there is no good reason as in the modern world we should be able to communicate with words without having people killed. It is hard to disagree that the reasons behind Ukraine’s invasion are meaningless and reading through people’s messages who have to witness the explosions makes you understand how horrible it is.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's all over the news, all the bombings, the national emergency sirens, the explosions, people waiting in subways, a person on a bicycle coming under a missile blast; it's honestly so frightening and scary just watching all these destructions. I can't even begin to imagine what the civilians must be going through right now.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The people that make jokes are idiots, and many follow Donald Trump. There are so many others whose hearts break for you and your country. My family and friends, and many people here are thinking of you. We just want you to be safe.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't about Trump or Biden. Its about what's happening in the Ukraine. This war has put things in perspective. From now on I am downvoting every single comment that mentions either of these two men. This useless bickering has gone on long enough and those of us who don't support the far left or the far right have tolerated the childish bickering long enough. It is not about the US. It is not about a US president. It is not about US politics. It is not about party lines. This is about the Ukraine. And whichever leader we have at the moment supporting the Ukraine. Full stop.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If anyone wants to post an insensitive comment here, there will never be a time or place. People are f*****g dying, so just stand with Ukraine #IstandwithUkraine

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad I haven't seen any jokes. There is nothing funny about this, nothing.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope the people making the jokes learn of the pain and suffering that the people they are mocking are going through and learn that they are not funny

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is no joking matter. It's the lives of 40+ million human lives at the risk of being lost. Drop to your knees and prayer to your God, whoever it may be.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are many here who hearts are breaking for you and your country.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart breaks at the ignorance & pain you must endure for now. Prayers XOXOXO

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gma
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we are llistening and our hearts hurt for you. There must be more that we can do to change this

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Summer Martin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sorry for you. Unfortunately here in America Im not sure if our government will do anything substantial. As you can see with people arguing about Trump of all things we are deeply divided and cant even agree on helping or not.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true, Summer. Within the past year, the US has sent $650 million in military aid to the Ukraine. Let's hope it helps them.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Not a trumper. I refuse to listen to one word that orange idiot has ever said. And to say that Putin's strategy is genius, what a d*ck! Both of them. No WWIII jokes coming from me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this situation is horrible. I recently saw on reddit a video of a family having to hide over a plane shooting missiles (im not sure what it was..i cant remember.) Pls stay safe xoxo

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Laura Capshaw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just hate that for you. Ukraine is such a beautiful country. I hope you kick putin's ass.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the rest of the world is experiencing heartbreak for the Ukrainians. You did not deserve this from Russia! Take care if possible and know that there are many people praying for you and your country.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ignore these asshats,if you have access to like cbc or bbc news they are showing the protests and support for ukraine in all europe canada usa australia,even the russian people and are getting arrestied.you are not forgotten stay strong

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I literally haven't seen one single person MAKE a joke- the narrative seems to be skewing itSELF asunder; it's off-putting.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am listening and on the other side of the world sick with you at the senselessness of this horrible msn.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously I don't understand how people can joke about such a thing I mean there are people dying and here they are making stupid jokes about it Seriously tho you all deserve an apology I hope you are safe and stay safe

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart aches and I’m praying for you and yours!!! I apologize for the heartless and soulless freaks of nature that would begin to try to begin to support Putin or Trump during your plight!!!

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Jennifer Mann
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We are listening honey. Love and prayers from Chicago. I wish I could send more.

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Jennifer Mann
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are absolutely right. That sentence should not apply to anyone. Love and wishes that the us will more from Chicago.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cry all the time for Ukrainians. i cant watch the news but i cant stop watching it either. i worry about the innocent lives being put through this and the lives lost. i pray all day that this ends. God loves you. please dont forget that

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so sorry. This shouldn't be happening. We should be living in an enlightened time but so many people are heartless idiots.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can anyone make jokes at a time like this?! My heart and soul ache for all of you!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hey im a teen and im really praying for yall and not everyone makes jokes about WWIII we are just scared its actually going to happen and that wee wont even be able to finish high school bc of RUSSIA

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Part of me can't believe that people are making jokes and memes about this horrific action. But I really shouldn't be surprised because there are people invading the Ukraine right now. People can be so disgusting.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fake posts all consistent with perfect English. A second or third language to Ukrainian people

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Everyday we wake up from bombings in Sweden. This is nothing to be scared of. Just embrace the multi-culture.

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Various political reviewers are trying to make sense of Putin’s madness and have explained that he really didn’t like the fact that Ukraine wants to become part of NATO. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy realizes how dangerous it is to have such a neighbor as Russia, especially after the events in 2014, so he wanted to have allies who would help when his country was in need.

Putin intervened and expressed his dissatisfaction and actually accused NATO of trying to convince Ukraine to join the alliance so that they could have their troops closer to the Russian border. He claimed that NATO is being the aggressor by not agreeing to fulfill his request. For some reason, it bothers the president of Russia that Ukraine wants to be westernized, join NATO, join the EU and free themselves from the influence of Russia. 

It could be rooted in Putin’s understanding that Ukrainians are actually Russians, as last year, he described the two countries as one nation because the Soviet Union was the one who created Ukraine.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They destroy and leave the ugly legacy of hatred in the souls of all the participants to pass down to all the generations to come. It is a terrible sin to hate but a much worse one to give others a reason to hate. Where does it end?

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Even though there could be lots of speculation about how Putin feels and many interpretations of his words, there are some specific demands he presented to the Western countries that would make him stop.

He asked for a legally binding pledge that NATO won’t include Ukraine in their alliance; otherwise, where would Russia retreat in a conflict with the US. He also called for the countries who don’t acknowledge Crimea as part of Russia to change their stance.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely devastating to read. Especially knowing they don’t get to wake up and laugh their unnecessary anxieties away. I can’t imagine what it feels like to be the author of this post. I’m so sorry for you right now, so extremely, inexplicably sorry.

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The West couldn’t fulfill those demands because they violate their core values. The situation escalated and since the first explosions in the eastern part of Ukraine, the situation is changing every minute. 

Ukraine has a very big and powerful enemy, but they have many friends too. NATO plans on increasing its presence in Eastern Europe, but Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said they won’t be sending troops to Ukraine.

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Democratic countries of the world are declaring sanctions to weaken Russia’s economy. They will be sending weapons and equipment for Ukraine and providing financial assistance as well as humanitarian assistance. 

It is important to protect Ukraine as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis said on his Twitter, “We in Lithuania know it very well that Ukraine is fighting not just for Ukraine, but for us in the region, Europe and everyone in the democratic world. It is our obligation not just to punish Russia for its actions but to help Ukraine with all and every means available.”

It is safe to say that we all wish for it to end as soon as possible and for Ukraine to survive this in one piece. Слава Україні!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He can't live forever, none of these ugly minded dictators and huge egos live any longer than the average peace loving human. Most people don't have millions wishing them a horrible pain filled death though. And really, that's all these assholes like Putin have to look forward to.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The chills when you hear the national emergency sirens, the amount of fear it builds up in the heart...God it must be so spine chilling

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hide. Make an underground bunker for all I care. If you can, make it to the U.S. Please, stay safe

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know I keep repeating myself with each post but, I am praying for you all!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope we can save them peacefully but it doesn't usually end that way....

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

War is pointless. I feel so sorry for these people. I can’t imagine what they are going through.

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Ukraine is fighting not only for themselves but also for the whole democratic world so we have to support them. It is important to show that we are on their side but that alone will not help them win. They need financial help to support the army so that they had the funds to be able to defend themselves.

he National Bank of Ukraine opened up a special account to raise funds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces which is UA843000010000000047330992708 and if you could donate anything that would be great help to support the country. You can find more information following this link to the official page of National Bank of Ukraine.