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enna's avatar

EiA, thank you for a remarkable post.

I admire your thoughtfulness, humanity, modesty, Slavic spirit and sensitivity. Your writings stand out among all the loud commentary pro or against this side or that. And will only get better and deeper.

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WRU's avatar

the trainer's story is absolutely fucking devastating

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Events in Ukraine's avatar

It is. I almost feel guilty publicizing his humiliation. But I also think that people should be brought face to face with the reality.

It also makes me think of how much else happens without being caught on tape and published to social media.

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Mike Hampton's avatar

I was so upset for a long time, that without understanding what was being said, I eventually posted something similar - https://www.mikehampton.co.uk/p/invasion-anniversary-hating-russians-in-ukraine

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john webster's avatar

Thanks for this.

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skyfallsdown's avatar

> An agreement which makes nationalists.

maybe a typo?!

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Mike Hampton's avatar

An exceptional personal and informative sharing - thank you.

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