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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

I have chills and it's terrifying to think of what the next few weeks/months/years will be like. It's a "wonderful" time to be alive...

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

Look, if I was of age, I'd do the same. No matter what you do, you aren't being a "spineless coward." EVERYONE gets scared. It's not over until you give up.🫡

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

It's so sad to see this, I hope you return as a hero even though you shouldn't have been in a position to make that choice in the first place....good luck to you and bad luck to the people that caused this.

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

So painful to read. It's heartbreaking! It's also angering because of one man's greed and fear of his loss of power!

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

I simply cannot imagine what it must be like being in the Ukraine right now. My heart goes out to you and everyone.

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

Dont say goodbye. I would do the same. Tomorrow when you wake up will the first day without running away of your problems. It will be the day when you start doing the right thing. Best wishes my friend, see you around Europe more early than later.

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

Don't worry. This is not your last post. You WILL make it through. May God always be with you all Ukrainians and keep you safe. One more time...you WILL make it through.

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

I don’t care if you return as a hero or whatever, just RETURN!!❤️❤️❤️

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

Ukraine is huge. Putin will Not be able to control the Ukrainians. Be cool. Wait. Be sly. Think. Don’t waste your life in Open combat.

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

Tragic as it is, these posts kinda feel very similar in tonality and hardly like the average Ukrainian would express themselves in English... feels kinda off anyway.

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

Please don't say good-bye, please. Say, SYOTS. See you on the other side of this war.

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

Btw, the reason why I’m proud of you is that I’m a guy who volunteered for the draft at the age of 17 during Vietnam!! Unlike the spineless POS Trump who dodged the draft by having his daddy pay a doctor to give him a 4-F!!

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

My God, I'm crying now. To those of you who constantly badmouth our President, P*SS OFF! President Biden is doing the best he can. We are so damn lucky to be here, in America.

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

People who are not indifferent to Ukraine can help. List of reliable crowdsourcing organizations: https://www.fastcompany.com/90724577/how-to-help-the-people-of-ukraine-7-things-you-can-do-right-now NBU Opens Special Account to Raise Funds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces: https://bank.gov.ua/en/news/all/natsionalniy-bank-vidkriv-spetsrahunok-dlya-zboru-koshtiv-na-potrebi-armiyi Ukraine is not a rich country. Its citizens need our support in this terrible crisis. Please contribute at least a little if you can.

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

They are allready handing out weapons to civillians. No need to join the army at this point.

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

Insteard of getting drunk go help the elderly or families with young children. With whatever u have , it will meant the world to them & start stipipping the cowardish away from u.

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

You, as all Ukrainians are heroes. Wish we could do more to help. The end of putin is near, that's why he started the war. Everything else is BS.

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

Russia is almost totally owned by Putin unlike his American counterpart, Biden, who is owned by the American establishment. Presidents are not created equal, you know. Just like his petty sidekick, Lukashenko, Putin is a classic dictator. Russia is Putin, and Putin is Russia. Is it any wonder that Trump envied him? Yes, Putin has always been Trump’s idol. Being a classic dictator, Putin has always wanted to expand his empire, and as an ex KGB officer, he wants Russia to regain the former Soviet territory. Obsessive love from Russia. Sick, scary and dangerous, indeed! And, he’s infuriated with the image of Ukraine joining NATO. Jealousy makes a guy crazy and dangerous. Putin is the Stalin of today. What an evil creature he is!

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

GOD BLESS YOU AND EVERYONE THERE. WE ARE SO SORRY YOU ARE GOING THROUGH THIS. BEING AFRAID DOESNT MAKE YOU A COWARD.

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

Most people thought history didn't happened. No matter how many prayers I can send to you from Arizona, I hope. I just hope. Prayers

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

I am so glad you posted this so those of us outside Ukraine understand as much as possible your fear and anger. I wish cliche wishes would protect you, but I know the reality. Stay strong, fight for your country and when all the other countries start to send troops and unmanned weapons to help, let's hope to avoid nuclear war.

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

This shouldn't be happening. Feel like something fr the 1930s. I hope peace comes soon

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

In the last words of the snake island soldiers when a Russian war ship radioed them to give up. F**K YOU RUSSIAN SHIP

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

I feel glad he feels he now has a purpose but sad for the purpose he has been dealt. Hope he kicks some butt out there

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

Hopefully, you'll return safely. The very best of luck to you!

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

Be proud of yourself. As one brother to another. See you on the other side

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

May God bless and be with you-you are a hero whether you return or not! Hope you do! ❤

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

I remember seeing that this morning Edit: I mean the post

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

i hope and pray that all of you survive this horror

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

Never give up. You cannot bow to tyranny. The world stands with Ukraine and looks towards Putin in utter disgust

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

You can donate to Ukrainian army! Google/Instagram savelife.in.ua It is the main organization that crowdfunds for the needs of the army 🇺🇦🙏

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

The US has given $650 million to the Ukraine for defense, just within the past year. Let's hope it helps them.

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

i was on reddit earlier. It's so depressing. I went on r/mychemicalromance and r/teenagers and the reality hit of how horrible this is.

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

If you join the army one thing you will never be is a coward, be proud of yourself and all the best. So damn sad.

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

May you stay safe. Just having to face all this makes you a hero.

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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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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.