Time Magazine's Strange Story About Zelenskiy
Ukraine's Success Amid Global Distraction
REPORTING FROM KHARKIV, 30 miles from Russia
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War Day 615: Resilience Amid Ruins: Ukraine's Success Amid Global Distraction
There's something strange with the Time magazine cover story about Zelenskiy. Ostensibly, it's praising him, but quite immediately opponents of Ukraine were gleefully citing it. This raises red flags but the article itself is bizarre: The author, Simon Shuster, quotes anonymous "Zelenskiy advisors" saying that Ukraine's situation is dire and bleak, when in fact Ukraine is in a stronger position than it's ever been.
Since Ukraine's brilliant September 22 attack on Russia's Black Seat Fleet HQ, Moscow has been unable to mount a serious response, besides the usual heinous terror strikes near the front line. Ukraine is winning. The attack upon Israel by Hamas, an ally of Russia and Iran, has distracted from this reality.
Let's pay attention: In 2014's Revolution of Dignity, the Ukrainian people sent the pro-Russian corrupt regime fleeing from their land. At the time, the same reporter, Simon Shuster, wrote stories with these headlines:
"Many Ukrainians Want Russians to Invade"
"No, Rusisa Will Not invade Ukraine"
Both proved to be false ideas. As with Russia, as with Hamas: When free people start to vanquish tyrants, the tyrants—like alcoholic abusers or school shooters—run to arms of the narrative-setters, seeking to undermine confidence in the free people or seeking to claim that they, the tyrants, are Smeagol-like victims. These are calculated efforts to hide the reality that yes free people can win versus tyrannical elites.
Taras Byk: What Ukraine Can Teach Us About Democracy
Taras Byk's special mission is the breakup of the Russian Federation, a project that doesn't seem so far-fetched after the Prigozhin mutiny. A civil society activist and political strategist, he says that Ukraine's Maidan Revolution, in which he participated, saved not only Ukraine but also Europe. With American journalist Joe Lindsley, he discusses the importance of self-organization in Ukraine's stand for freedom and battles against corruption. Can Ukraine's example help revitalise the idea of democracy?
Bartender Turned Medic: Ashot Galstian’s War Zone Story
In the face of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ashot Galstian traded his Kyiv bartending career for life in the Donbas war zone. Amid shelling, he rushes wounded warriors away from the front, while his friend Nastia, a popular singer-turned-medic tends to the injuries. From a family of Armenian restaurateurs, Ashot says the hospitality business prepared him for the most important guests: soldiers on the brink of death. With American journalist Joe Lindsley, Galstian discuss the importance of practices like meditation and a healthy diet especially a war zone.
Spiritual freedom VS tyrannical rockets – Ukraine's top Jewish leader
Join us for a conversation with Ukraine's Chief Rabbi, Moshe Azman, who shares his thoughts on life in a free society amidst the backdrop of Russian attacks This distinguished Jewish leader, born in Soviet Russia, has expressed his love for Kyiv and Ukraine through his original music, a bit of which he shares with us. And he’s demonstrated that love by rescuing Ukrainians even while coming under Russian artillery fire.
American journalist Joe Lindsley, on the ground reporting from Ukraine every single day of Russia's full-scale war, conducts this interview with Rabbi Azman. Gain unique insights into courage and identity from a Jewish Ukrainian leader standing tall despite the threat of rockets from Russia.
Ukrainian Soldiers Invite Elon Musk: Help Us Share Change His Mind
Dear Elon Musk:
🇺🇦 Ukraine is a nation of innovation, freedom, and unwavering resolve in the face of missiles and bullets. These soldiers invite you to see their reality firsthand, just as you visited the US-Mexican border. Why not witness their values-based resistance before you tweet further about Russia’s war on free people? 🤝 #UkraineInvitesMusk#freepeople
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