From the LinkedIn page of Marijn Markus
☝️ He’s a #Muslim refugee from Chechnya
‘Angel’ was forced to flee his homeland in 1999
When #Russia invaded during the Second Chechen War
A war Putin used to gain immense popularity
⚠️ And secured his rise to power.
“This is my home. Russia invaded my home
For a second time. First in Chechnya, now in Ukraine.”
💥 Angel and his son joined the fight in Donbas
As part of the territorial defense forces of Ukraine.
🛡️ To protect his #family and new homeland.
Hoping to one day liberate his old home, too
“The road to a liberated Chechnya begins in Ukraine.”
💙 Heroes from all walks of life
💛 Have come to gather in Ukraine
Though they may have different pasts,
🤝 They are united by a shared #Future
A future free from 𝐭𝐲𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲
Thanks to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
For the incredible #Interview
And thanks to Ihor Fesenko for the reference
Ethics #HumanRights #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
Click here for video:
Comment from Ken C. :- “Ukraine is NOT FIRST on Russia’s list of targets.
Ukraine is NOT LAST on Russia’s list of targets.
Niemoeller’s prayer can be rewritten with a more current list:
First they came for the Chechnyans and EU did not speak out— Because EU was not Chechnya.
Then they came for the Georgians and EU did not speak out— Because EU was not Georgia.
Then they came for the Moldavians…
Then they came for the Ingush…
Then for the Tajiks…
Then for the Azerbaijanians…
Then the Chechnyans AGAIN…
Then the Georgians AGAIN…
Then the Ukrainians…
Then the Syrians…
Then the Ukrainians AGAIN…
Then they came for…
Then they came for…
Then they came for the EU— and there was no one left to speak for the EU.”
Norbert Schindler: “This hero from Chechnya nails it with his comment: “Thank God there is a Nation, Ukraine, that can help destroy the evil empire.”
Dirk Boninsegna: “Horrible what they did to Chechnya, TWICE! Incredible that some of your people joined Russia after all that suffering and humiliation! Guys like you fight for a just cause!”
Yana Rudenko: “It is the most sick moment when people lose their homes for the SECOND time because of the SAME TERRORISTS – russians. As long as russians remain unpunished, they will invade and turn lives of millions of people into the hell
Hats off to Angel, his son and all the selfless foreign volunteers!
They will help to speed victory along.