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3210 - Lviv, Ukraine

Olga's biography starts with this:

WE HAVE A WAR WITH RUSSIA

‼️ Russia is an aggressor, it wants to conquer the territory of Ukraine. Ukrainians are guarding their independence and their territory together with Donbass and Crimea. Do not support the Russian economy - it kills civilians and children of our country, destroys our homes ‼️

Olga and her daughter are actually from Donetsk but had to leave back in 2014 due to Russian occupation - technically, pro-Russian activists - and set up the Donetsk People's Republic. There was a referendum in May 2014 and 90% of voters voted to seperate from Ukraine. Ukraine does not recognize the referendum, and European Union and United States state the polls were illegal. 

It's not much, but I show my support for Ukraine by not writing anything about Russian or Belorussian cards I receive. Although I also support Russians who are against the war, I also understand why so many are afraid to stand up to Moscow. Putin wanted a return to the Soviet Union and he's got it by controlling the media and strengthening the secret police. 

I hope for peace and I hope for Ukraine's survival!




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