Crimea; Many Canadians of Ukranian Descent <= I wrote this, after Russia invaded Crimea in 2014. Canada has a lot of people of Ukrainian descent (1.3 million) as well as 132,000 refugees. I'm sure pundits knew it would get worse. Give dictators an inch... I have been watching the ✈ Air Traffic near Ukraine, specifically over the Black Sea. Many countries are involved in keeping eyes in the skies.
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🇺🇦 Everyone knows it is the anniversary of the war begun on Ukraine. Just an awful situation. There was a ceremony in Toronto with our Prime Minister. Some dippy Convite thought he'd yell "Freedom" during Mr. Trudeau's speech. A woman told him to stop, and he made a racist remark. Then the PM came up with an excellent admonishment. You know, the stuff we think we should have said at the time.
"Hey sir, I think Ukrainians could tell you a little bit about freedom and liberty, so why don't you settle down?" Yelling over a cheering crowd, he added, "This is a night for them, not for you. This is a night for Ukrainians, not for you."
It turns out this is the dude who heckled, thinking it his right to interrupt at a vigil.
Different countries are doing what they can. The Canadian Forces were in Ukraine training soldiers. Just 5 weeks, but it is training they sorely need. A group of Canadian firefighters gave Ukrainian doctors, paramedics, and First Responders training in combat first aid.
Another project, led by Ukrainian students, is called Unissued Diplomas, is highlighting those Ukrainians who will never graduate. The "Unissued Diplomas" exhibition uncovers the stories of 36 Ukrainian students killed in the war. It began in 45+ universities worldwide on February 24, which marks the anniversary of the day all Ukraine woke up from explosions. The exhibition will last until March 11. It is a powerful project.
Here is one example of a student killed in this war:
