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[–] 98 points 9 months ago* (6 children)

I'm in awe how on point Ukraine's public messaging has been throughout this war. They've been perfectly measured and poignant about everything they've said.

Zelenskiy in particular has acted and spoken without a single misstep through all the challenges thrown his way. It's impressive...

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  • [–] 40 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    His internal politics is another matter, but he's the best leader Ukraine could've had when it comes to international perception. The fact that he still manages to placate Trump without losing it is worthy of the highest praise.

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  • [–] 27 points 9 months ago

    I remember, when the full scale invasion started, I basically thought "fuuuuck, and they're stuck with an actor for a president...."

    And then he said "I need ammo, not a ride", which, at least to me, was probably the most powerful "table flip" moment in history.

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  • [–] 46 points 9 months ago

    Fuck Russia.

    Slava Ukraini

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  • [–] 35 points 9 months ago*

    That's being a leader.

    Not playing the victim, not complaining or raging about the IOC one bit. Just acceptance, and pointing out courage, with integrity.

    Whatever our technofeudal future may be, I hope Zelensky and all of Ukraine make it into history books as an ideal to strive for. And not "leaders" crying like bullies on Twitter.

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  • [–] 21 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Now Trump's gonna want one.

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  • [–] 20 points 9 months ago

    Having courage is more than having medals.

    That's such a powerful idea, I nearly choked up.

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  • [–] 17 points 9 months ago

    Infinitely better and more honorable than all the olympic gold in the world. Slava Ukraini.

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  • [–] 16 points 9 months ago

    The helmet with victims of occupation is not political it is humanist and should not be banned

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  • [–] 15 points 9 months ago

    Russia is banned from the Olympics, but an helmet is politically not okay for the Olympics?

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  • [–] 13 points 9 months ago

    Slava Ukraini πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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  • [–] 13 points 9 months ago

    Slava Ukraini!!

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  • [–] 11 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Vladyslav? Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me, no more.

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  • [–] 5 points 9 months ago

    Amen brother. Amen.

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