Please stand up for Ukraine
Even though other people are saying it better than I will - I'm saying it because I need each of you to know. Because it is vital for me and my country right now.
There has been war in the eastern part of Ukraine for 8 years: Russia invaded us and occupied our territories. It was ugly. Many people lost their homes, many had to leave everything behind and flee. Others have been trapped there, unable to leave.
Now Russia is about to launch another invasion to try and cut off another piece of my country. Everywhere they come, there will be death and destruction. So many people will be killed, and many more will be forced to flee their homes.
And then, if Russia occupies any place, there will be terror. People will disappear in the night, and their bodies will be found after. If you've forgotten, if you did not know - that is how it happened in Crimea. People who are not Russian enough, not compliant anough, not cisstraight enough, or deny occupants anything, or look the wrong way - will be killed, or thrown into prison, or beaten and robbed.
Without international support, Ukraine cannot defend itself against the invasion. We need other countries to stand up for us to stop Russia's attack. We need it before it is too late.
So I'm sitting here, not knowing if my city is going to be bombed tomorrow, with an emergency bag packed just in case I need to run and hide in the middle of the night.
And I am asking you: please show your government that you want them to do everything to stop the war right now. Reach out to your government, to your local politicians. Boost Ukrainian voices. Don't stay silent about Ukraine. Tell them until they listen. You can help stop the war.
February 24, 2022. Ukraine is under attack from Russia since today's morning. Cities are being bombed, and Russian troops are attacking from the border with Belarus and from Crimea.
Please do not let the world turn a blind eye on it. Please do what you can to make your country's government support Ukraine and make Russia stop the war.
If you can, please also donate to Ukrainian charities such as Повернись живим (there are links in other posts I reblogged).
