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05/10/2026

Russian attacked Ukrainian protesters during a peaceful demonstration.
The “victory frenzy” celebration once again showed its brutal face.

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06/19/2024

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09/21/2022

The bloody foam was dripping on the smooth concrete of the car wash. As if there was a slaughter. Bandages, wrappers of emergency bandages, gloves, bulletproof vest torn to shreds. All that, totally soaked with blood. The smell of iron and raw flesh. Like at the market...
Ukrainian Text by Oksana Chorna. Translated into English by Ukrainianvancouver team — Sep. 19, 2022

The bloody foam was dripping on the smooth concrete of the car wash. As if there was a slaughter. Bandages, wrappers of emergency bandages, gloves, bulletproof vest torn to shreds. All that, totally soaked with blood. The smell of iron and raw flesh. Like at the market. “Stop, stop, three hundred ...

08/30/2022

I won’t handle it if I don’t start sharing this. I held it inside for so long, but I can’t stand it anymore… Those who are weak-spirited I ask not to read. It will be a little unpleasant and creepy. But I can’t hold it inside anymore…

I won’t handle it if I don’t start sharing this. I held it inside for so long, but I can’t stand it anymore… Those who are weak-spirited I ask not to read. It will be a little unpleasant and creepy. But I can’t hold it inside anymore… Every day I live with it. I keep silent and live… D...

08/30/2022

Silence is a sign of agreement
As usual, the phone rang when least expected — we were preparing to sleep.

“It’s urgent. There are many children, and they are very hungry. Can we…?” the volunteer who is taking people out from the hottest spots is speaking.

“Of course, you can. We are always ready to welcome and give shelter…”

As usual, the phone rang when least expected — we were preparing to sleep. “It’s urgent. There are many children, and they are very hungry. Can we…?” the volunteer who is taking people out from the hottest spots is speaking. “Of course, you can. We are always ready to welcome and give sh...

05/05/2022

Ukraine will prevail because Ukrainians have a dream.
And we gave that name to the largest aircraft in the world, not without a reason [The Antonov An-225 Mriya: “mriya” is a Ukrainian word for a “dream” — Ed.].
A dream is not just a fantasy but a passionate desire, the true meaning of life…

Translated into English by the Ukrainian Vancouver team, share with your English-speaking friends. We want Ukrainian voices to be heard.

Ukraine will prevail because Ukrainians have a dream. And we gave that name to the largest aircraft in the world not without a reason [The Antonov An-225 Mriya: “mriya” is a Ukrainian word for a “dream” — Ed.]. A dream is not just a fantasy but a passionate desire, the true meaning of life...

05/04/2022

There was an unexpected and maybe a little harsh (but considering the circumstances) ethics lesson. Nana, who turned seven the other day, asked me (suddenly), “Could it be that it’s not the Russians’ fault, but it’s just Putin who gives the orders?”

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https://www.ukrainianvancouver.com/post/do-you-want-to-kill

05/04/2022

His friend’s charred body has been lying in the apartment for more than a month.
Bohdan takes us to the top floor of his house. Barely able to breathe, he tells us the story of Serhii...

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His friend’s charred body has been lying in the apartment for more than a month. Bohdan takes us to the top floor of his house. Barely able to breathe, he tells us the story of Serhii. When the Russians captured the city, he and other men stayed there. Bohdan lived on the 7th floor but would hide ...

05/04/2022

Volodka arrived after the liberation of the village. In camouflage, with an assault rifle, in armor. He was a little shell-shocked (but it doesn’t matter). Briefly, our forces have come.
So has Volodka.
Well, firstly, he ran to his mom and dad...

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https://www.ukrainianvancouver.com/post/no-time-to-catch-your-breath

04/19/2022

Russia's economy only mimics life. It may seem that the ruble is stable, and the Russian stock market is even growing. Banks work, and people on the streets wear sneakers, not bast shoes. But zombies only mimic reflexes until joints and nerves rot completely...

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Russia's economy only mimics life. It may seem that the ruble is stable, and the Russian stock market is even growing. Banks work, and people on the streets wear sneakers, not bast shoes. But zombies only mimic reflexes until joints and nerves rot completely. Even more. The longer they try to preten...