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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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Katy McMouse 4 years ago
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.
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Scagsy 4 years ago
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!
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Auntriarch 4 years ago
Just a feeling, was there grandmas involved? Cos they are the same everywhere
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Kimi Tomminello 4 years ago
He had a marvelous smirk in the pic I saw of him. I love this story!!
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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."
Seanette Blaylock 4 years ago (edited)
Airdrop some Ukrainian grandmas near the Kremlin and Czar Dobby's done for.
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Seanette Blaylock 4 years ago (edited)
What's the deal here, the older a Ukrainian gets, the tougher they get?
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In St.petersburg, Russia, The Police Detained A Well-Known Survivor Of The Siege Of Leningrad Yelena Osipova At An Anti-War Protest
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Seanette Blaylock 4 years ago (edited)
He's like "yeah, gotta take out the trash here". Not looking worried, just dealing with chores.
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Richard A Petro 4 years ago
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"!
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Davo gifman 4 years ago
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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The Shelves Are Empty In Stores, But Russian Production Is Still Left Untouched
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Brave Ukrainians Barehandedly Stopped Russian Convoy And Started Singing The National Anthem
ohjojo 4 years ago
national anthem in English? Ukraine is not yet dead, nor its glory and freedom, Luck will still smile on us brother-Ukrainians. Our enemies will die, as the dew does in the sunshine, and we, too, brothers, we'll live happily in our land. We’ll not spare either our souls or bodies to get freedom and we’ll prove that we brothers are of Kozak kin
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Man Tries To Stop Russian Military Convoy With His Bare Hands
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Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich Made A Statement He Is Selling His Chelsea Fc And Will Donate The Proceeds From The Sale To Help Victims Of The War In Ukraine
I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.
The sale of the Club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and Club. Moreover, I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.
Please know that this has been an incredibly difficult decision to make, and it pains me to part with the Club in this manner. However, I do believe this is in the best interest of the Club.
I hope that I will be able to visit Stamford Bridge one last time to say goodbye to all of you in person. It has been a privilege of a lifetime to be part of Chelsea FC and I am proud of all our joint achievements. Chelsea Football Club and its supporters will always be in my heart.
Thank you,
Roman
Amy Dodds 4 years ago (edited)
Just to clarify folks-when he says 'proceeds' he means profits. When he says 'victims' of the war, he does not specify who. When he says 'long- term recovery' it isn't stated whether this will be as Ukraine or mini-Russia. Billionaires don't get that way from acts of altruism, and this is a very carefully worded statement.
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In Kiev A Guy Just Kept Is Normal Routine And Went For A Bike Ride Surrounded By Tanks
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J Gunn 4 years ago
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!
Tee Witt 4 years ago
Has this form of resistance happened ever before? Such brave people, God Bless.
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John Louis 4 years ago
God Bless these brave Ukrainians. Does anyone know a good humanitarian relief charity that I can donate too?
Airt 4 years ago
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... J Gunn 4 years ago
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!
Tee Witt 4 years ago
Has this form of resistance happened ever before? Such brave people, God Bless.
Load More Replies... John Louis 4 years ago
God Bless these brave Ukrainians. Does anyone know a good humanitarian relief charity that I can donate too?
Airt 4 years ago
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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