Keeping Ukraine in our thoughts and prayers here

[Pea-n-Me]

World landmarks lit up in support of the Ukraine fight

London

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Berlin

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Liverpool

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New York

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Paris

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Rome

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That is really beautiful, and such a welcome sight. Thanks for sharing, Dan!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

This is a local article on ways we can help.

Here Are 10 Ways You Can Help Ukrainians During The Ongoing Conflict

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

Dare I say it? I think Putin has made a GROSS miscalculation here. The Ukrainian Air Force has been VERY difficult to challenge and Russian invading forces have been pretty well opposed. Two battalions of volunteer soldiers have joined the Ukrainian national forces from sympathetic countries. Key cities have had zero fighting near the centres. The US, EU and China have all cut off investment flows and Swift support, basically wiping off all investment coming into or out of Russia, a surgical move. And finally, it appears that the majority of Russian troops actually think they're on exercise - they have no idea they are actually invading a sovereign country!

So yeah. Perhaps there is a ray of hope in all of this.

 

[Dan Murphy]

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Warsaw



Melbourne



Sarajevo



Turin



Toronto

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

Thankyou Dan, for those touching images!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

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Warsaw

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Melbourne

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Sarajevo

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Love these!

From Boston

 

[TLSnell1981]

World landmarks lit up in support of the Ukraine fight

London

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Berlin

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Liverpool

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New York

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Paris

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Rome

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An emotional sight. The support for the Ukrainian people is amazing. Prayers for peace and comfort for those suffering during this horrible conflict.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Chicago Ci

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From Boston

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Chicago City Hall

 

[bcla]

A former Cal basketball player, Pac-10 Player of the Year, dual-national Ukranian citizen, and someone I've met a few times just made it out of Ukraine where he was playing basketball. I'd actually heard about him at the game that was mentioned (Jason Kidd was also there) but nothing about him leaving

https://www.si.com/college/cal/basketball/randle-relieved-to-be-home​

Randle narrowly missed the horrors of the assault, leaving with his team for Spain two days before the fighting began.​

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He took a 12-hour flight back to the U.S from Madrid on Saturday, landing at San Francisco International in time to drive to Haas Pavilion to catch some of Cal’s win over Stanford.​

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Asked to describe the past few days, Randle said, “I don’t even know if crazy is the word. It’s a little over the top. I’m exhausted. I’m just glad I’m not there anymore.”​

Randle — who is Cal’s career scoring leader and led the Bears to the 2010 Pac-10 championship, their first conference title in 50 years — has played internationally for more than a decade. He has made successful stops all across the globe, including in France, Russia, Turkey and Australia, where he was twice MVP of the country’s National Basketball League.​

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He has dual citizenship with Ukraine and is one of the top players on the country’s national team. On Thursday night, Randle scored 21 points in Ukraine’s 88-74 loss to Spain.​

 

[JimMIA]

Two battalions of volunteer soldiers have joined the Ukrainian national forces from sympathetic countries.

I think this is actually a dangerous new factor, and something sympathetic countries should very actively discourage.

Don't forget that Russia often uses "volunteer soldiers" in civilian clothes to seize territory. That's exactly how they took Crimea -- Russian regular army special forces troops disguised as civilians.

Use of this tactic could give Russia provocation against other countries, which is the last thing needed right now.

The US, EU and China have all cut off investment flows and Swift support, basically wiping off all investment coming into or out of Russia, a surgical move.

That's only partially accurate.

The sanctions against some Russian banks, and the partial cutoff from SWIFT for some Russian banks, will not stop all investment or commerce. It will inhibit those things, but these sanctions are narrowly limited in scope.

The SWIFT restrictions will also have negative effects on Western countries as well as our nationals living in Russia.

 

[ronandannette]

The Calgary Tower. Canada has the largest Ukrainian diaspora in the world and the majority of them settled in the Prairie provinces as pioneers during the early 1900’s.
https://images.app.goo.gl/y2V43t6Ckd31CNmF7

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I’m sure many of our major cities had rallies in support of Ukraine today. I know we did. I also spoke to a friend of mine from Ukraine today to offer support. She is, understandably, quite emotional, but appreciates the gestures.

 

[disneydreamer781]

 

[disneydreamer781]

Support from Boston

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497385888795357185

 

[LovesTimone]

Praying for the Ukraine.... Standing with the Ukraine... Standing for Freedom, and the right to live Free... Praying for them to hold the line...

President Zelensky... is fighting along side his people... for his country and his citizens.... He is a true leader... he is willing to give his life, to protect his country... The men and women who are fighting for their country are willing to give the last full measure, One man or woman fighting for his country and his family are more effective than any army... because they are fighting to protect those and what they love... may God protect them all, and keep them safe...

I'm also praying for the people in Russia that have been arrested for speaking out about Putin and this attack... may God protect them all.

God's Blessing on the Ukraine and it's people and everyone fighting for freedom everywhere...

 

[TheIncredibles!]

Prayers for the people of BOTH countries both in their homelands as well as abroad. I am really fearful for innocent people of Russian heritage here in the US. "We" often point fingers and take action against innocent in times like this.

Now Putin and his "followers"... hmm. Not saying much there

 

[Mysterian]

Some people I follow on IG are Ukrainian, they report occasional items about the situation. Ukraine created a website so Russian families can find their relatives who were killed or captured. Russia blocked the website. (Not sure if I'm allowed to post that site here?)

Meanwhile, the Russian military station UVB-76 was hacked, and is now playing Ukrainian Eurovision songs.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Soccer fans here in the USA and around the globe have shown their support for Ukraine with moments of silence, tifos (banners) for peace, and national teams refuse to play Russia (including the USA). We stand as one against Russian aggression. ☮
https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/me...lubs-and-national-teams-from-all-competitions

https://twitter.com/x/status/1498325273552596996

https://twitter.com/x/status/1498359868465590276

https://twitter.com/x/status/1498058235626020864

 

[Karin1984]

Not just football, almost every sport has stopped with Russia in one way another, from Formula 1 to chess and everything in between. IOC and the international Taekwondo Association have taken away Putin's honorary medals.

Also Shell has announced they will be leaving all Russian projects.

Oh and Russia has been thrown out of Eurovision.

 

[SirDuff]

Even Switzerland is applying sanctions (we rarely do (the whole "neutrality" thing)).