Member Of Parliament at Verhovna Rada of Ukraine
- Golos
- Stanford University
Ukraine Contact info
June 7, 2025
Comparing the aggressor and their victim, failing to distinguish between terrorist acts against civilians and operations targeting legitimate military objectives, and turning a blind eye to outright mockery – this cannot be the stance of a strong leader.
Expecting decisive action from others while lacking the will to implement one’s own decisions, wasting time that another nation secures at the cost of blood, and failing to arm oneself – this is not the position of strong leaders.
Today, Ukrainians once again endured a night of explosions and missile and drone strikes. Once again, we face one of the most massive attacks. There are casualties and injuries. There are destroyed homes, and damaged railways and metro in Kyiv.
Yet, Ukrainians are resisting and showing their resolve, so is it not time for those who consider themselves strong leaders to do the same?
Comment from :
I read your words very carefully because they are powerful and necessary. This is a tragedy, and clarity is crucial now that innocent lives are suffering day by day. Many countries in the world must stop pretending that neutrality in the face of aggression is a strength. It is not. Ukrainians continue to show extraordinary courage and resilience. In my opinion, it is time for those in positions of power and decision to resolve, not just in words, but through meaningful, decisive actions, to stop this war. Silence may strengthen the aggressor. Take care, you are important.
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It is not the Ukrainian resistance that irritates putin, but rather the very existence of Ukraine. Attacks on our cities continue relentlessly and independently of operations on entirely legitimate military targets in russia.
Unfortunately, not everyone in the White House realizes this, and the calls to the aggressor from President Trump, as well as attempts to urge a ceasefire, appear as appeasement. In the kremlin, this is perceived as a green light for new crimes.
russia only understands the language of power; there is a need for pressure, new sanctions, and weapons for Ukraine. Only then will negotiations be possible.
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“Ukrainians are resisting and showing their resolve, so is it not time for those who consider themselves strong leaders to do the same?”
This has been so for nearly three and a half years. If those “strong” leaders haven’t found their courage yet, they never will.