30 Small Yet Powerful Acts Of Resistance By Ukrainians And Folks Around The World Against The War In Ukraine
Over a week has already passed after Russia's president Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine and declared an unprovoked war that shook the whole world. Many people lost their loved ones, had to leave their homes, their pets or to stay in cities with constant fear of being hit by missiles and not being able to sleep because of the explosions or sirens going off.
Brave Ukranian soldiers are holding the front and are motivated to protect their home. While they are involved in military activities, civilians also have their won ways to weaken the Russian army and demoralize them. The sunflower lady has already became a legend and people trying to stop tanks with their bare hands became symbols of the strong Ukranians' spirit and determination to win.
Bored Panda went to all the corners of the internet to find even more stories of people taking action and showing smaller or bigger acts of resistance to help Ukraine defeat their and, at the same time, our enemy.
Also, the best way to help Ukraine is to donate money so they could resist the attacks. The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) opened a special fundraising account which collects money that goes directly to supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. You can find more information and make a card payment if you follow this link to the official NBU website.
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When war comes, the first ones to stand up to fight are the soldiers. With what we saw happen in Ukraine, it is recommended that civilians evacuate the cities that are under attack. Actually, it is estimated that there will be about 5 million Ukrainian refugees trying to escape to neighboring countries or even further, especially if they have family or friends there.
The UN refugee agency reports that by Wednesday morning New York time, more than 874k had people fled Ukraine and the number is constantly growing.
We wouldn’t know how we would react if our country was attacked, but what is clear is that those Ukrainians are very brave and know that even small acts can make big changes. We already have so many stories that have secured a place in history books, like the already mentioned sunflower lady.
Not only are Ukrainians showing resistance, the whole world has learnt that Putin doesn’t have a heart and that nobody in power is courageous enough to make him change his mind about the war in Ukraine. But Russian people are brave enough to go to the streets to protest as they didn’t want any of this to happen despite the fact that they almost certainly will be arrested and who knows when they will be released if that will happen altogether.
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Other nations show support by going into the streets as well, surrounding the Russian embassy or vandalizing it, CEOs are breaking off business relationships with companies that profit Russia’s economy, and even social media is getting involved in all of this.
Someone came up with the idea to write Google Reviews for Russian businesses telling how rotten the regime is and how unnecessary the war is. Others are setting their Tinder location to big cities in Russia and when they get a match, they send pictures from Ukraine showing how Putin’s regime is making another country suffer.
Every single act with the intention to help Ukraine has the potential to have a snowball effect and actually impact someone’s life and pave the way to peace. It doesn’t matter if it is donating money, providing humanitarian support, spreading awareness about what is happening or reporting misinformation.
If you would like to learn more about what is happening in Ukraine from the perspective of the people who are experiencing the war, Bored Panda has more articles, so here are a couple of them: this is our very first article reflecting the initial reaction people had when the war broke out the early morning of February 24, in this article you can see in what conditions people are living in the cities that are under attack, and this one is a personal story of an American trying to escape Ukraine to Poland and having to walk 20 hours to reach his destination.
Also, we remind you that the National Bank of Ukraine is still collecting funds to the special account UA843000010000000047330992708. You can find more information and make a card payment if you follow this link to the official NBU website.
Gypsies Stole A Tank In The Village Of Ljubimovka, Ukraine Form Russian Army
This is one of my favorite accounts of sabotage to come out of Ukraine. Makes me want to cheer and giggle, all at the same time. Now I really want to know what they did with it.
I find this to be so moving. This guy should be enjoying his retirement but instead, he's volunteering to fight for his country. In a war where the odds are stacked so much against Ukraine, bravery and heroism prevail. Qualities that Putin has never experienced and never will. Go UKRAINE!
Just a feeling, was there grandmas involved? Cos they are the same everywhere
He had a marvelous smirk in the pic I saw of him. I love this story!!
Ukrainian Grandmother: "Let those Russian s***s come here. Were are ready to greet them!"
Reporter: "How did you learn to how to make Molotov cocktails?"
UG: "Google helped."
R: "You Googled it?"
UG: "Of course."
Airdrop some Ukrainian grandmas near the Kremlin and Czar Dobby's done for.
What's the deal here, the older a Ukrainian gets, the tougher they get?
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He's like "yeah, gotta take out the trash here". Not looking worried, just dealing with chores.
What's Ukrainian for "Who brought the hot dogs and marshmallows?" Ukraine, never give up and keep sending pictures of Russian versions of what we call "Weber Grills"!
Use this text: Еда была отличной! К сожалению, Путин испортил наши аппетиты, вторгшись в Украину. Противостаньте своему диктатору, прекратите убивать невинных людей! Ваше правительство лжет вам. Вставай!
Translates as : The food was great! Unfortunately, Putin spoiled our appetites by invading Ukraine. Stand up to your dictator, stop killing innocent people! Your government is lying to you. Get up!
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I want to paste that message (in Russian) all over Yelp. But first, will the business owners be held responsible? And will this be possibly useful or will it just make me feel good?
I think it is useful. It has shown many people in Russia have no idea what is really going on. Getting the message to an average Russian might be the key.
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And one more text for any stores: Хороший магазин, огромный выбор товаров. Цены высокие, но скоро станут еще выше. Намнооого выше. Мы из своего кармана напрямую спонсируем эту войну и отдаем людей на убой. Ради чего? Ради амбиций?
Translate: Nice store, great assortment. Prices are high, but will soon become even higher. Much higher. We are directly sponsoring this war from our own pocket and giving people to be slaughtered. And for what? For ambitions? There is one more pro-russian site with reviews (it is used by the majority): https://yandex.ru/maps use this one too, please.
Load More Replies... One more text: Ресторан отличный! А в соседней братской стране рестораны сейчас готовят еду для солдат, защищающих свою родину и для раненных в госпиталях. Представляете? Они пытаются выжить, пока вы жалуетесь на курс доллара и повышение цен. There is one more pro-russian site with reviews (it is used by the majority): https://yandex.ru/maps use this one too, please.
Translate: The restaurant is great! But today restaurants in the neighboring brotherly country are preparing food for the soldiers who defend their homeland and for the wounded in hospitals. Can you imagine? They are trying to survive while you complain about the dollar and the price increase.
Load More Replies... I've found out people in my country have been changing the details of the local Russian embassy (especially changing the description to public toilets) on Google maps so much that Google had to stop it. If you try it now, it just shows error and sends you back.
Can't Russia's computer system/satellites be taken down?? Hackers took down the computer systems in NZ hospitals. So surely hackers could do some good this time?
They do. Anonymous have taken down the Kremel server and several others. They also hacked the national media full of propaganda, so that's important.
Load More Replies... Grand Cafe Dr. Jhivago 4.6 4,161 Google reviews $$Russian restaurant Fine dining & Kremlin views in an opulent destination inside the National Hotel. That was fun and easy! Please pass out more assignments for the poor and low tech to participate somehow.
But you see, the Russian people and owners of these restaurants didn't start the war and probably don't want it anymore than we do. Why punish them and run their business into the ground? You wouldn't want to be blamed and hurt by the decisions of your president, would you?
The idea is to leave a 5 star review, but also inform Russians of what is happening, because their government is blocking all foreign news and all news that tells the truth about Ukraine.
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I'm posting 5* reviews on businesses with 5 already. People are more likely to read them. Write whatever you want and use Google Translate to post in Russian language.
That's harder than I thought, Google Maps lists only 2 restaurants, Chemodan & Taras Bulba!! Did not find a way to write a review :-( Perhaps checking other businesses...
Type "restaurant near moscow russia" I found a ton
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You know Mateo! It's called pride, and standing up for something you believe in! Something you obviously know nothing about...🖕
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What's happening is obviously awful (huge understatement, I know), but these acts of resistance and patriotism are heart warming. They are not laying down and taking it, and it's no secret the Russian army isn't one you'd want to mess with. But everyone from child to grandparent, farmer to coffee shop owner, is united doing everything they can to bring down this giant. It's absolutely admirable. Ukraine will prevail!
Has this form of resistance happened ever before? Such brave people, God Bless.
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God Bless these brave Ukrainians. Does anyone know a good humanitarian relief charity that I can donate too?
If you want to help Ukrainian refugees that are mostly in Poland now (half a milion now but will be much more and they are all welcome!) this is reliable organisation: https://www.pah.org.pl/en/ In Poland we are helping as much as we can (most of my friends travel to the border to help with transportation, many of them offers their own houses and apartments, some even cross the border to give the aid directly) but in a few weeks or months the situation will be hard.
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I haven't seen a single picture of a Russian soldier that look remotely like they want to be there. They just want to go home.
I found this graffiti street art yesterday on huffpost. It made me cry.
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My school is teaching the band class the Ukrainian national anthem. Stand With Ukraine!
I love Ukraine and the sheer spirit and courage of its brave and valiant people, one and all! You're in my heart constantly. Viva Ukraine!!!!! xxx
I don't understand, if anyone can clarify or provide input. How can civilians just walk up to Russian soldiers?, are these cities that have been already occupied by Russian forces?, or do they have a fighting schedule, and they stop for lunch?..... I just don't/can't understand. Thank you!
The rules of war dictate that civilians are not combatants, neither are medical personnel, aid workers or soldiers who are unable to fight due to injury or those who have been taken prisoner.
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A Russian troll or bot. This is why Russia needs to be banned on all websites. These people or AIs will continue to brainwash the weak minded and vulnerable
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What's happening is obviously awful (huge understatement, I know), but these acts of resistance and patriotism are heart warming. They are not laying down and taking it, and it's no secret the Russian army isn't one you'd want to mess with. But everyone from child to grandparent, farmer to coffee shop owner, is united doing everything they can to bring down this giant. It's absolutely admirable. Ukraine will prevail!
Has this form of resistance happened ever before? Such brave people, God Bless.
Load More Replies... God Bless these brave Ukrainians. Does anyone know a good humanitarian relief charity that I can donate too?
If you want to help Ukrainian refugees that are mostly in Poland now (half a milion now but will be much more and they are all welcome!) this is reliable organisation: https://www.pah.org.pl/en/ In Poland we are helping as much as we can (most of my friends travel to the border to help with transportation, many of them offers their own houses and apartments, some even cross the border to give the aid directly) but in a few weeks or months the situation will be hard.
Load More Replies... I haven't seen a single picture of a Russian soldier that look remotely like they want to be there. They just want to go home.
I found this graffiti street art yesterday on huffpost. It made me cry.
Load More Replies... My school is teaching the band class the Ukrainian national anthem. Stand With Ukraine!
I love Ukraine and the sheer spirit and courage of its brave and valiant people, one and all! You're in my heart constantly. Viva Ukraine!!!!! xxx
I don't understand, if anyone can clarify or provide input. How can civilians just walk up to Russian soldiers?, are these cities that have been already occupied by Russian forces?, or do they have a fighting schedule, and they stop for lunch?..... I just don't/can't understand. Thank you!
The rules of war dictate that civilians are not combatants, neither are medical personnel, aid workers or soldiers who are unable to fight due to injury or those who have been taken prisoner.
Load More Replies... A Russian troll or bot. This is why Russia needs to be banned on all websites. These people or AIs will continue to brainwash the weak minded and vulnerable
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