“Hi! I heard an explosion, but don’t worry, it wasn’t near me.” Just a casual message from grandma in Ukraine. Life under constant Russian aggression.

⚡ Ukraine has officially become the 125th member state of the International Criminal Court, joining the Rome Statute community.

January 1st in Kyiv: instead of happy moments with family and friends, Ukrainians face more terror and tragedies. It’s not a happy New Year when your neighbor is Russia.

There is no world without Ukraine - @boochelnikova.bsky.social Listen to our last episode of the season now!🎧 creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ukr...

In the last episode of the season, Stas, Marichka, Val, and Maksym come together to reflect on three years of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Out now on your favorite podcast platform! creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ukr...

Ballistic missiles instead of presents for Christmas. That’s what you get when your neighbour is Russia. Russia launched major attack on Ukraine’s energy system: more than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and over 100 drones.

Visible democracy.

Drone strikes target Ukraine, with over 11 regions under attack. We wish you a merry Christmas we wish you a merry Christmas…

The dichotomy of life in modern Ukraine exemplified by two photos taken an hour apart in Lviv - Christmas celebrations give way to honoring a fallen defender.

All I want for Christmas is enhanced military support for Ukraine.

🥊 Oleksandr Usyk dedicated his second victory over Tyson Fury to his mother: “I want to dedicate this win to my mom, who has worried and cared for me for so many years. And to all mothers of Ukraine,” Usyk said. His first victory over Fury was dedicated to his father. #UsykFury

And that’s it! Oleksandr Usyk has taken down Tyson Fury, defending his title as the unified heavyweight champion of the world! Our kozak! 🥊🇺🇦

Every time I see how my hometown Kyiv is being attacked and destroyed by the Russians, I feel as if I’m being scratched by a thin knife, pierced by a thick needle. I’m telling myself it doesn’t matter what I feel – as long as people are alive. But my city is alive too, so it hurts every time.

Kyiv endured a missile strike in the morning 8 missiles were launched at Kyiv by the Russians: they used "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles and ballistic missiles like Iskander/KN-23. It is already known that 7 people were injured and one person has been confirmed dead.

⚡️ Stained glass windows of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Kyiv were damaged by a blast wave during a Russian missile attack on Dec. 20, the Ukraine International Institute of Restoration said. Photo: Kyiv City Military Administration/Telegram

St. Nicholas Cathedral in Kyiv, after another horrific Russian attack.

I should frame it 🖼️

It’s unfair – the phrase I’ve been repeating for years. I appeal to the highest values, but no one’s coming to balance the scales. Nobody will punish the evil. It’s just a concept we made to keep society in line. In the end, it’s the powerless who suffer. And can anyone stop that? I don’t think so.

Maidan has seen revolutions, celebrations, mourning, and so much more. It is a place of freedom. Listen to @boochelnikova.bsky.social share what Maidan was and is for her: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ukr...

The Revolution of Dignity was a turning point for many Ukrainians, and most of us changed irrevocably. @boochelnikova.bsky.social talks about what she was doing and feeling then and how it made her who she is today: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ukr...

We went to Copenhagen with @greenpeace.dk to remind everyone that rusty, leaky, old oil tankers go through European waters daily. We unfurled this banner right as one of them was going past. Not only do they leak oil, they fund Russia's missiles, tanks and bullets that kill Ukrainians daily.

Ukraine’s defense is not an escalation.

We keep losing our people. Our writers, artists, musicians, actors, athletes. Are there still questions about why the world doesn’t know Ukrainian cultural or sports figures? This is why.

at least eight people remain trapped under the rubble of a Zaporizhzhia clinic that russians bombed this afternoon 😫

3 people were killed and 5 injured after the russian attack on Zaporizhzhia. Rescuers are searching for 6 others trapped under the rubble, according to local authorities

“This is us after 50 years of darkness”

russia strikes Zaporizhzhia again, killing at least 3 people and injuring 5. The terrorist state is relentless in their urge to kill and destroy. It’s pure hatred. Pure evil. #RussiaIsATerroristState

Tbilisi, Day 12, 10.30pm. Temperature near 0 degrees but once again people are resolute in protest at the Georgian govt. Calling for fair elections & EU membership. This amazing view of 1000s of protestors was filmed tonight by Tbilisi photographer, Ezz Gaber. #GeorgiaProtests🇬🇪

UPDATE: Sednayah Prison, 9 Dec, 4.45pm. Head of Syrian Civil Defense (White Helmets): "Specialized teams are still searching the prison for secret doors or undiscovered basements. As of now, there is no evidence of further detainees. We will continue searching until we've verified all sections."

Дорогі, порадьте, будь ласка, книжок моїй бабусі. Бажано, щось легеньке. З останнього: залюбки прочитала "Спитайте Мієчку", зараз дочитує "Тривожних людей", вони менше заходять. Треба побільше альтернатив горі рос. любовних романів, які вона перечитує, бо вже нема що читати.

Russia – a place to escape your worries, just watch out for the balconies and windows.

My day (and week) started with me breaking the glass of the electric stove in my rental apartment. Just hate how material things can ruin the mood so easily 😑

As Syrians continue to release prisoners, more and more horrifying crimes are being revealed. Underground cells, small spaces holding dozens of people – men, women, even children. Those who have been freed are in terrible health.

If there were a contest for tone-deaf comments, the Russian opposition would easily win Assad regime and Russia killed thousands of Syrians. Russia used Syria as a training ground for its army and its weapons and Yulia Navalnaya cries about money and "poor russkies soldiers" #UkrainianView

If you are a listener of NTS, something beautiful is happening here right now. www.nts.live/shows/guests...

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I’m celebrating and crying with Syrians today. Today I’m hopeful and happy, as never before since 2022.

Syria is free! After all these years, Syrian people are finally getting their freedom and country back. All dictatorships will fall. All empires will fall.

No way 😂😂😂😂😂😂 We’ve heard of statues being destroyed or smashed, but sitting on them and tying them to a car? That’s the first time I’ve heard of it.

The situation in #Georgia is escalating rapidly. #Police are arresting opposition politicians, and special forces are conducting targeted manhunts, beating up journalists, and overreacting during crowd riot control by pulling out their guns. The first deadly incident is just a matter of time, sadly.

learn more about the long history of anti-colonial resistance by Romani Ukrainians, too open.substack.com/pub/maksymer...

Eternally grateful. Never forgotten. Слава ЗСУ!

Remember, remember the fifth of December and never surrender your nukes. OTD in 1994 Ukraine gave up its nukes in exchange for worthless "security assurances" from Russia, US, and UK: Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in 2014 by occupying Crimea. The West did nothing. #BudapestMemo

Please amplify this report. #UkrainianView #education #academicsky Link: khpg.org/en/1608814175

It’s after midnight in Tbilisi now. If anything the crowds have got bigger. Rustaveli Avenue is a sea of protest. Amazing resilience and defiance from the Georgian people after a day of police intimidation, violence, raids and arrests. 🇬🇪🇪🇺 (📸Michal Szczerba)

Your last chance to buy at a discount price 🚨 Perfect for any occasion, these shirts are a meaningful gift that carries a piece of history, pride, and timeless style.

s4e3 takes us back to 2004, the time of vibrant cultural awakening in Ukraine. But Russia always lurked in the background. Let one of our hosts, @boochelnikova.bsky.social, tell you about it: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ukr...

Russian colonialism 101 with @maksymeristavi.com Like, share, subscribe. Or else. youtu.be/ffIx0vAshiE?fe… @katiebelarus.bsky.social

I challenge you not to cry. A video is filled with emotions. Two brothers reunite in Aleppo after being separated for many years due to the Assad regime.