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Olena Halushka

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International Center for Ukrainian Victory (ICUV), Anti-corruption Action Center (AntAC). Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 15d

In a united, well-armed Europe — with Ukraine at the heart of its defence union — I trust.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 2h

Some things remain clearly visible — with or without electricity.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 16h

The Greens are great indeed. I hope one day they'll be back in the government.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 16h

Upd. It's not about questioning the support of the UK, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Romania and others that has been steadfast through the latest elections. It's rather an observation of the ongoing transformation of Germany's policies from following the US into taking the real lead on Ukraine.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 16h

Anti-vegan government ? :)

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 16h

I am sure they are not ideal and you have all the right to criticize them :) my focus is very narrow — the survival of Ukraine.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 16h

I think both were/are good on Ukraine.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 16h

🤞🤞🤞

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 16h

Sure — the UK, Norway, Finland, Sweden and some others kept the same — very appreciated level of support and commitment.

My point is abt a significant positive change. With Scholz constantly hiding behind the White House back to Merz gov't becoming one of the main supporters and Europe's drivers.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 20h

Since 2022, Germany is likely the only country to elect a government even more visibly and consistently pro-Ukrainian than the previous one.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 1d

Think about it.

First russians bomb the power grids when cold weather is starting.

Then they target those who fix them and rescue people from freezing.

Then they strike rescuers who arrive to save the wounded.

This is genocide. If one can't see it, they should check their moral compass.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 1d

Triple terror.

In the Chernihiv region, a russian drone targeted a service car of engineers who came to repair an energy facility after russia's previous attack — killing two workers and injuring three.

When rescuers arrived, russians shelled them too.

Unspeakable horror. Don't look away.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 1d

Cool! And thanks for your support 💙💛

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 1d

What keeps me hopeful? Initiatives like "Darek pro Putina", where 20,642 people in Czechia crowdfunded a helicopter for Ukraine's HUR. A real solidarity in action.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 1d

Use frozen russian assets now — to ensure that russia can't freeze Ukraine this winter.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 1d

Last night, russia murdered a 7yo boy in Zaporizhzhia and brought a lot of damage to the Ukrainian energy system attempting to freeze us into capitulation in winter.

This won't stop until russia tastes its own pill. Every effort to manage escalation has only led to impunity and more escalation.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 2d

Crimea is Ukraine! 🇺🇦

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 2d

On Sept 28, a russian drone killed nurse Oksana Katerusha from the Kyiv cardiology institute.

Following protocols, all patients and staff moved to the shelter when the air raid began. But one man's condition deteriorated there. Oksana took the risk & went upstairs to help & there both were killed.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 3d

The mother of this baby, Tetyana, was killed in a russian strike on Kyiv on Sept 7 — she suffered burns to 90% of her body.

Her premature baby, Nazar, miraculously survived emergency delivery and brain surgery. The father Vadym meets his son for the first time on Oct 7.

❤️‍🩹

Source: United24.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 3d

russia escalates by the day.

Belgian government must stop blocking EU reparation loan, part of which will go for procuring European weapons for Ukraine.

Defeating russia in Ukraine is the best security guarantee for Belgium and the entire Europe. For that, long-term predictable funding is crucial.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 4d

russia — a permanent member of the UN Security Council — has recently bombed a cardiology hospital, attacked a passenger train, erased entire residential neighborhoods, cut electricity that powered Europe's largest nuclear power plant and now actively aims to freeze Ukraine in winter.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 4d

Too much pain. In yesterday's air attack against Chernihiv, russians destroyed the home of this kitty. Luckily, his people were at work, but the baby got burned. He got medical treatment and is now recovering.

russia brings nothing but destruction and suffering.

Photo via Ania_in_UA twi.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 4d

No surprise when those who've seen the russian war only through "Insta stories" believe talks can stop the killing.

But rejecting Ukraine's right to self-defense and weapons supplies after spending a night in a shelter, seeing the ruins, or talking to victims is a moral collapse.

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 5d

For the sake of lasting peace in Europe, russia must be defeated.

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Mary Torgersen 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇪 @marytorgersen.bsky.social · 5d

Sumy is increasingly in the Russian crosshairs, much like Kherson in the south. I think maternity hospitals were attacked in both locations. In fact, the more I think about it, maternity hospitals seem to be a “strategic target” for Russia. From Mariupol to now, they‘re frequently attacked. Sick! 💙💛

Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 5d

Escalation continues: terrorussian forces attacked a maternity hospital in Sumy, setting its roof on fire. At the time, 35 women and 11 children were inside, along with 120 hospital employees. Thankfully, everyone managed to shelter safely.

#Makerussiapay is long overdue.