Category: Updates
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1/10/2023 – Another miracle that is undeniably the hand of God: Weather

From Ira Kapitonova Day 320): May we shout for joy over your salvation,and in the name of our God set up our banners!May the Lord fulfill all your petitions!Psalm 20:5 Intense attacks on Bakhmut and even more intense attacks on Soledar (about 15 km/10 miles to the northeast of Bakhmut). The Russians come one wave…
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1/10/2023 – “Impunity has become a part of Russian culture,” Nobel Peace Prize laureate says

Euromaiden Press: People who committed crimes should not hide behind the abstract Putin, says Nobel Peace Prize laureate “It wasn’t Putin who tortured people, it wasn’t Putin who stuffed them in wooden boxes, it wasn’t Putin who drilled their knees with a hammer, it wasn’t Putin who raped them, it wasn’t Putin who forced them…
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1/10/2023 – When I think about this war, I lose it every time it comes to children

From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 319): Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.Psalm 19:14 When I think about this war, I lose it every time it comes to children. Our son was born in 2014, so he…
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1/10/2023 – Gratitude to Ukraine: Security, Freedom, Democracy, Courage, Pluralism, Perseverance, Generosity

Timothy Snyder: Debts are awkward, especially debts of gratitude. When we owe others too much, we can find it hard to express our appreciation. If we are not reflective, we might minimize our debt, or simply forget it. If we think highly of ourselves, we might ignore a debt to someone we regard as less…
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1/10/2023 – Faces of the Armed Forces in the Donbas

Euromaiden Press: Good morning World! Good morning Ukraine!Fortress Bakhmut The faces of the Armed Forces in the Donbas: fierce and proud! These warriors have been fighting at the hottest combat points since the first days of full-scale invasion. And some of them have been defending Ukraine since 2014! Godspeed, lads… and come home safe and…
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1/10/2023 – Belgorod Dnestrovsky: Stories

From Lyuda (day 321): Dear brothers and sisters,The war is going on. Our enemy became very active in the east, they have grouped the troops and are trying to advance. It’s very hard situation. But our troops hold back their offensive at the cost of great efforts. It gives an opportunity for our troops in…
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1/9/2023 – Putin’s American Cheerleaders (WSJ)

How Jeffrey Sachs, Mark Episkopos and Dimitri Simes contribute to the Russian propaganda effort. By Adrian Karatnycky Jan. 6, 2023 – Wall Street Journal American commentators and journalists often appear on Ukrainian television expressing solidarity and offering analysis. Russia’s airwaves have largely been free of U.S. voices, save for occasional clips from American airwaves by…
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1/9/2024 – War in Ukraine has another front line: the classroom

Destroyed buildings and electricity blackouts are hampering Ukrainian schooling — but there’s also an ideological war playing out. BY LILY HYDE (Politico): KYIV — When the Russians first came to the school where Larysa taught history in southeastern Ukraine, they asked for all the history and Ukrainian language textbooks. The director refused to hand them…
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1/9/2023 – Belgorod Dnestrovsky: A former KGB officer

From Lyuda ( Day 320): Dear brothers and sisters, Our day was cold and rainy yesterday but there were many people in the church. It was good that there was electricity and we could have heating and lights and it was warm in the sanctuary. Our elder Valeriy preached and there was a good music…
