Sometimes you like when I tell you about Ukrainian traditions. Today, we honour Saint Kateryna the Great Martyr. In pre-Christian times, this day was believed to celebrate a girl’s destiny, and later the Church linked it to Saint Kateryna, a symbol of womanhood. One sweet tradition below

My advice to anyone scrolling here, would be to not look away, but to read this particularly moving letter. It contains stories that go straight into the heart. The children of a nation are also its future. It is our responsibility to do everything we can to protect them. 🫂💙💛

❄️ Frost is settling. Ukraine enters its hardest winter yet, with cities swallowed by blackout. And still, the defenders hold the line. What keeps them alive now is mobility: a truck 🛻 that pulls the wounded out and the essentials in. With @69thsb.bsky.social, let’s send one more rolling 🔗👇🏻

The Telegraph has leaked the full 24-point European peace proposal for Ukraine. 1. End the war and ensure it cannot restart. 2. Full unconditional ceasefire on land, in the sky and at sea. 3. Immediate technical talks on ceasefire monitoring with US and EU participation. 1/

Do I understand correctly that there is now a dispute within the administration about whether this "peace plan" was written by Russians or Americans?

The SecState explanation of the essence & origin of the 28 pt plan presented to Ukraine BY THE US is a strong indicator of the lack of competence of those representing our nation in these efforts. Russia does these things. It’s well known. Smart negotiators know not to let them happen.

I have just released my regular update on war and strategic competition. This week, it is focused on Trump & Putin's 28-point plan they wish to impose on #Ukraine, but also includes Pacific security and my regular Big Five recommended reads. mickryan.substack.com/p/the-putin-...

To judge from US media reporting, only 3 men elaborated the Ukraine capitulation proposal: Kirill Dmitriev, Witkoff & Jared Kushner. European leaders said no. Republican congressmen protested. Rubio clarified he was not involved. Trump eases his ultimatum to Ukraine.

So many killed their deaths barely register. Still, Trump cozies up to murderers. Are we powerless? No - we can support 🇺🇦 defenders: buying 500m com cables for drone wall in Northeast. 72% done, €832 to go. Join us: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...

A 7-year-old Polish girl and her mother died holding each other when a Russian missile destroyed their home in Ternopil. 🧵 1/6 ⬇️

According to Republican Senator Mike Rounds, Rubio told senators that the 28-point peace plan drawn up by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his Russian counterpart, Kirill Dmitriev, was actually a Russian plan that the U.S. had agreed to pass along to Ukraine.

😟 Distraught by the images from Termopil and Kharkiv this morning. Let’s push this fundraiser with @69thsb.bsky.social to equip the 153rd Brigade 🔗⬇️ Backing Ukraine is how we make sure the 21st century doesn’t slide back into the darkest times of the 20th!

Latest Kramatorsk Diaries out now #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Kramatorsk #Donbas paulconroy.substack.com/p/the-kramat...

The aggressor is trying to exhaust 🇺🇦's forces & drain 🇪🇺's will. With @69thsb.bsky.social, our goal is to keep supporting the defenders. Keep them mobile, equipped, alive. A truck for a mortar team does exactly that. Be tactical with your compassion 👇🏻🔗🙏 www.help99.co/patches/belg...

Autumn, 1960. A watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Bilokur. If you haven’t heard about this artist before, read a story of her incredible life below. You will be touched, inspired, shocked, and very moved. daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...

Almost entire east of democratic Ukraine, particularly the important east-central gas-producing areas, came under heavy Blitz air attack by fascist Russia overnight. Kyiv lost power around 0110, and my area now on a scheduled outage until 1130. Trains to/from east also delayed.

A very personal and beautiful letter, with thoughts that let you reflect, and that will linger. Very recommended reading. 💙💛 ⬇️

Good people working hard in Ohio and getting results.

NEW: Russian officials have seized on recent US efforts to repatriate deported Ukrainian children, downplaying the massive scale and systematic nature of Russia’s deportation campaign and to advance Kremlin efforts to restore bilateral US-Russia relations. 🧵(1/5) Read more: isw.pub/RussianDepor...

I learned about it today. The Zhovkva Iconostasis A seven-tier Baroque masterpiece by Ivan Rutkovych, created in 1697-1699 & carved from linden wood. Measuring 10.85x11.87 meters, it was partly destroyed over the centuries but later restored – one of the greatest treasures of Ukrainian sacred art

Kyiv has many cozy bookstores. They offer food for the brain (books) and coffee for long, often sleepless nights. Nations that read can think critically. Please, read books.

Glad you had a calm night in Kyiv! A beautiful autumn mood video in the park, with birds still chirping. I notice how many creative people there are in Kyiv, writers, painters. Beauty and culture are deeply rooted in Ukraine. Found an interesting article for you ukraineworld.org/en/articles/...

🔴 The latest UN report exposes Russia’s systematic use of drones and deportations drive civilians from their homes across Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. These are war crimes and crimes against humanity, part of a state policy of depopulation. My comment ⬇️

That the Budapest meeting is off signals that Trump simply cannot help Ru fully/unconditionally. He's helping Pu waste time and he's refusing to help Ukraine win, but he won't meet w Pu when Ru openly insists on Ukr capitulation. My guess is the strong bipartisan support for Ukr constrains Trump.

Illia and Nazar were separated by the war and hadn’t seen each other for a whole year. Finally, they met again in a surprise reunion organized by their parents. Despite the time passed, they prove that true friendship is stronger than distance❤️

💪 In this video, Smurf (118th Mechanised Brigade) thanks everyone who helped buy his unit a proper truck. This is what your donations look like: real people, real gratitude, real defence of Europe. 💙💛 Let’s keep it going. Donate, share, amplify your favourite fundraisers!

🍂 Weekend at @berrveld.bsky.social's Garden Fair in 🇧🇪. The first smile we met is our friend Kit's at the 🇺🇦 stand. Her smile says it all. The war isn’t only about borders. It’s about the right to exist, to live freely & proudly. And that’s something worth standing for. Keep standing with Ukraine 💙💛

Today is Artist’s Day in Ukraine. In the video, you see three watercolour paintings by Ukrainian artist and soldier Davyd Chychkan – killed on the front line in August 2025.

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Russia kills a family of 4 in Lviv Oblast, destroys dozens of homes and leaves thousands of people without electricity as winter approaches. Poland scrambles jets amid massive attack near its border and Zelenskyy demands faster air defense delivery. euromaidanpress.com/2025/10/05/r...

Last night, russia attacked Ukraine with over 50+ missiles and ~500 drones. Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, Odesa, and Kirovohrad oblasts came under attack. At least 5 people have been killed and 10 more injured. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

🫂 No fancy words today, just gratitude. For every donation, share, and message that kept this moving: thank you. 🙏 Your generosity reached Ukraine, across languages, borders, currencies. Truck 🛻 for the Spartan special forces unit is fully funded, with @69thsb.bsky.social. Слава Україні 💙💛

⚡️ 'Get serious' — Russia is already at war with Europe, Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister says. Sergiy Kyslytsia warned that Europe needs to "get serious" about the existential threat posed by Russia.

To read more: www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

"Every convoy is a promise" Wonderful volunteers help Ukraine in the most inspiring way, so it is not alone. Will you support their amazing efforts? 💙💛 ⬇️

This is a good sign for the future of American democracy

One more Kyiv bookstore for you. I showed it a while ago – today I visited it again. A nation that reads can think. Please, read books.

Overall. Europe is now the leading spender on weapons production for Ukraine www.ifw-kiel.de/topics/war-a...

💥 Just €670 stands between us and €30,000 milestone for the 14th Separate USF Regiment. 📌Help to stop Russian oil: help99.co/patches/special-kherson-cat-14th-nafo-campaign

I’ve just come across this painting on my phone and decided to show you. So good. 🇺🇦 Yevhen Hordiets, A Child and the Sea, 1982

I want you to fall in love with Ukraine so much, that after the war is over, all your vacation plans would be to Ukraine. We will need you to support local businesses, to help rebuild ruined cities, to absorb our rich Ukrainian culture.

I invite you to see a unique exhibition at Kyiv Railway Station. VICHNI (eternal) UA – dedicated to the Slavic gods. It was created by Iryna ISky and her husband, both serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 2022.

🛡️ Ukraine is not just fighting for itself. It’s fighting for every democracy. If Ukraine falls, freedom will bleed. But solidarity keeps Ukraine rolling. The next 🛻 is for the Special Forces unit Spartan. Join us and @69thsb.bsky.social to put it on the road. 🙏 Every $ £ € matters 👇

💬 "Bravery is essential, but it requires equipment" says my friend Yara. She's right. Each #NAFO 🛻 like the one below saves ~25 to 50 lives. With @69thsb.bsky.social, help us bring one to the Special Forces Unit 'Spartan' of the 3rd Brigade. 🙏🏻 Thank you 💙💛 www.help99.co/patches/belg...

I wish more people saw this post and discovered the art of Kateryna Bilokur, a genius Ukrainian artist!

🔥 Not everyone can do everything, but everyone can do something! Each #NAFO truck like these lasts 3 days to 3 months. And saves, on average, 25 to 50 lives. Help us bring an additional one to the defenders. 🎯 Campaign link below 👇 🙏🏻 All contributions are valued 💙💛

🛡️ 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦. It’s paid for in courage, sacrifice, and sometimes in burnt-out wrecks like these. Help us send 1 life-saving #NAFO 🛻 to those who defend it every day. 🔊 Share, boost & donate if you can. 🙏🏻 www.help99.co/patches/belg...

I just love taking photos of Kyiv. Beautiful Kyiv may not interest your media, but it always delights my eyes.

Kherson - Antonivka: the Road of Death. 200 km/hour to avoid drones. Dystopian landscape. Yet, people still live here. Their stories are forthcoming. Some “liberation”: see for yourself.

In other words, the coalition of the willing is unwilling to help until Ukraine doesn't need its help. Surely at some point someone has to realise that this approach just incentivises Putin to keep the war going?