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

Heartbroken for my friends and colleagues in Ukraine. Hope they are all safe (they are all offline since this morning). Here (in Bucharest, Romania) we're preparing to receive a high number of refugees. My apartment is small but it could host a mother and a child. There are also demonstrations in support of Ukraine this evening. #IStandWithUkraine

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

Why are we as a species still fighting wars in 2022...gosh, we will be the destruction of ourselves while the needy, the innocent and the brave all die in vain.

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

I'm so sorry you are experiencing this. Right now, I absolutely hate Russia - (Correction hate Putin not the citizens) I wish I could do more than just sit here worried for you.

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

I feel so sorry for these people. This invasion is so unnecessary.

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

My heart is breaking! Each one I read just increases the sadness. People should not have to live in fear like this.

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

I am so sorry that this is happening to your country. I have no words to express the anger and fear I feel for you. Hopefully, you and your friends will be safe and this will end soon. Know that we are thinking of you.

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

It's heart wrenching and definitely scary. Not sure what the invaders really want. Not sure what freedom means anymore in the country.

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

Putin massed forces in key areas all around Ukraine. Will international sanctions be enough to bring him down?

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

The fact that it's 2022 and this b******t continues to happen is idiotic. People shouldn't have to die because of one man's stupidity.

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

This is so devastating, all those poor people who have to sit and contemplate how to keep safe from a war that has nothing to do with them

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

The People who start these wars are not the people who are hurt or die, so bloody thoughtless of the country's "leaders".

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

How can the world just stand by and let this happen to innocent people?

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

Try to find a safe place to hide from the bombing and strafing. Try to stay alive. And the rest of the world will try and call off the Putin attack dogs.

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

Many countries fast tracking visas to enter their countries,canadians (which has the 3rd largest Ukrainian population outside of Ukraine and Russia have donations pouring in for your cause the Canadian government is matching the donations given to the Red Cross up to 60 million dollars so I don't know if you can contact the Red Cross somehow or some way from where you're at but that's how I get in touch with good luck

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

This person is doing well. I’ve been checking in for the last few days. I got worried, but she and her family are safe. For others that are worried about Ukrainians, click the link further Reddit info. Just checking on them daily them daily

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

I fully understand how scared you must be it must be absolutely terrifying I just hope you stay safe and don't worry keep your hopes up ok ?

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

I so wish this was not happening to you and your countrymen . . . . .I'm so sorry

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

Especially sad that that loads of people have nowhere to go

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

Oh I'm so sad for you and all of Ukraine. The us doesn't understand what its like to have a foreign war on Homeland soil. We are spoiled rotten here but, thats all about to change. Russia is seeing to that. This is the beginning of the very last world war. I'm amazed that I'm here to witness. Even so,...Jesus come.🙏

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

i worry for the animals as well i hope they dont get left behind

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

I pray for you and your family, as I'm sure my whole city (Chicago) does

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

I can't imagine how scary it is to be there. Just know that the world knows what Putin has done and I hope our governments can stop this before any other Ukrainians or anyone weeks suffered or dies. We are with you!

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

I am from Bosnia and 25 years ago my country went through the war and agression. I was a kid but still remember some things...I wish you this ends as soon as possible and you and your family to find strenght in this awfull times.

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

My heart is breaking, I'm praying for all of you, this is so extremely scary and I cant imagine how you all as a collective are feeling now. Plz know that my whole family is praying for you all, may God Bless you and keep you all safe

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

We need to arrange a safe place for these kids to go while their parents get organised & make plans. Kids are always the losers, we should open our homes & pay their airfares ti safe places until everything has calmed down

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

All these posts should not have to be written in this day and age. This one here could have been written 70odd years ago and yet... What in the hell is wrong with Russia?

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

I AM SO SORRY FOR ANYONE IN THIS SITUATION RIGHT NOW, THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING AND IM SURE THIS WILL GET BRUIED BUT I HOPE YOU ARE OK.

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

This is so sad and this person seems like their still a young adult or a kid.

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

i am so sorry for this guy and all the ukranian people who feel the same. i am so so so sorry that anyone could feel like him. f**k it, it's 21st century and war is happening! it's f*****g terrible!

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

I think I saw a headline on youtube that an airport was indeed bombed. Please find a shelter. Please stay safe.

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

Head west. Hungary, Poland, Romania.....anyway you can get there. My mum escaped Hungary in 1956....

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

I truly hope you and your family and loved ones remain safe.

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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.