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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 1d

We welcomed NAVKA for a concert & were honored to meet her husband who is a🇺🇦defender.
We asked what we should know about🇷🇺’s invasion.
1)We must be more aware of the vast reaches of🇷🇺’s propaganda machine
2)The war in🇺🇦is not an end-point. It’s a starting line. ukrainedefensesupport.org/blog/startin...

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 3d

Come see the 2nd-to-last film in the Ukrainian Film Festival in Seattle-VESELKA:The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World. A documentary on a Ukrainian restaurant in the East Village, NYC & its support of Ukraine during the Russian invasion.🎞️🍿
www.tickettailor.com/events/ukrai...

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 5d

Why we help.
#StandWithUkraine

Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 6d

A savage russian drone strike on the railway station in Shostka, 🇺🇦Sumy region. All emergency services are already on the scene and have begun helping people. All information about the injured is being established. So far, we know of at least 30 victims.

Source: x.com/ZelenskyyUa/...

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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 8d

"My happiness is limited because my friends are still there."

This man spent nearly 3.5 years in russian captivity.
Today, he was finally freed. A bittersweet feeling, as his brothers-in-arms are still there.

He's home, but his heart is with them💙💛

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Xenta @xenta.bsky.social · 10d

Today, Oct 1, Ukraine marks the Day of Defenders
We’re strong only because there are those who protect our country, but the future depends on all of us
On our ability to stay united, work together and remember the price of freedom
We thank Ukraine’s defenders and honor those we lost
❤️🇺🇦❤️

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 11d

If you support Ukraine from a different state, please consider reaching out to your state or local departments of health to see if they have recently expired gloves or other PPE & send it to Ukraine.

a gif of a surgeon putting on his gown and gloves

ALT: a gif of a surgeon putting on his gown and gloves

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 11d

What do you get when you combine a determined UDS volunteer & a great state Department of Health willing to “think out of the box” & save both money & lives?
You get 8 pallets of medical gloves sent to 🇺🇦 where they’re desperately needed.
www.linkedin.com/posts/wadept...

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 15d

Come see Ukrainian popstar NAVKA & meet her hero husband, Ukrainian defender Serhiy, who helped liberate Kherson, this Sun., Sept. 28 @ 6pm. Family-friendly event @ Toloka in Bellevue: 1940 124th Ave NE.
Proceeds benefit Ukraine.
#NAVKA #StandWithUkraine #Seattle #Bellevue

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 16d

#Tacoma - don’t miss your chance to see Giselle, a beautiful ballet, by the Grand Kyiv Ballet, this
Fri., Sept. 26 @ 7pm @ Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway
Enjoy a magical evening of incredible artistry& support Ukraine @ the same time.We’re tabling there too
www.grandkyivballet.com.ua/en/events/gi...

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 22d

Remember - this Saturday! Join us for a great garage sale &help raise $ for Ukraine's defenders on Sat. Sept. 20 @ Evangelical Baptist Church of Kent, 1600 Central Ave. in Kent. Money raised will help us send critical gear, like power supplies, drone jammers & medical supplies, straight to Ukraine.

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 23d

Thank you for sharing!

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 23d

Don't forget that we partner w/3rd-party nonprofits like NCS & CARS to make it easy to donate your car in support of🇺🇦. These orgs handle towing & paperwork, then sell the vehicle, w/proceeds benefiting UDS. Donors are eligible for a tax ded.
ukrainedefensesupport.org/causes/
#standwithukraine

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 25d

All of us @ UDS stand in solidarity alongside Ukrainians as they fight to survive daily onslaughts of almost indescribable terror waged against them by a monstrous neighbor. They have endured nearly 1,400 days of full invasion & war crimes.
Full statement: ukrainedefensesupport.org/blog/honorin...

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 25d

Join us for a great garage sale and help raise funds for Ukraine's defenders on Saturday, Sept. 20th at Evangelical Baptist Church of Kent, 1600 Central Ave. in Kent. Money raised will help us send critical gear, like power supplies, drone jammers, and medical supplies, straight to Ukraine.

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · 29d

Ukraine endures a 9/11/01 every single day. Imagine experiencing a 911-type tragedy every single day.

#911remembrance #standwithukraine💙💛

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · Sep 7

Grateful to have been a part of the incredible #UkraineInternationalFestival. Thanks to the organizers, all who participated, everyone we met & the wonderful people who helped us make a camo net for🇺🇦’s frontline. It will go to🇺🇦 later this month w/several pallets of medical supplies.
#СлаваУкраіні

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · Sep 5

Thank you!

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JR 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @jmr8675309.bsky.social · Sep 4

@ukrainedefensesupport.org has surpassed our $7k goal (currently at over $11k!) for our most recent fundraiser; we can't thank our generous donors enough!

But the war continues. You can donate to the UDS general fund at ukrainedefensesupport.org/causes/ So far we have raised over $2 million.

ukrainedefensesupport.org

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mj4ukraine.bsky.social @mj4ukraine.bsky.social · Sep 5

Must-read by @kirichenko.bsky.social.
“Russia’s size makes it a formidable foe but this scale also leaves the colossal country exposed to counterattack by a smaller opponent w/an arsenal of weapons tailored to the task of giant-killing…’Ukraine is a David that tries to find Goliath’s weaknesses.’”

SupFellas @supfellas.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ukraine as David to russia’s Goliath By @kirichenko.bsky.social

www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...

Ukrainian bombing campaign turns Russia’s sheer size into a weakness

For centuries, Russia’s sheer size has been its greatest asset. Ukraine now intends to transform this vastness into a weakness with a long-range bombing campaign targeting Putin's economically vital b...

www.atlanticcouncil.org

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · Sep 4

Join us @ the Ukrainian Int’l Festival in Bellevue! We’ll have a tent all day sharing our mission, answering & showing how volunteers are delivering life-saving aid to 🇺🇦&how you can help.
-Sat. Sept. 6, 10AM-7:30 PM
-Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St
Enjoy authentic🇺🇦food, music, dancing & more

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JR 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @jmr8675309.bsky.social · Aug 27

Urgent! @ukrainedefensesupport.org needs to clear out the warehouse space by the end of August. We have literally tons of donated medical supplies but need funds to send to 🇺🇦. If you can help, we would truly appreciate! ukrainedefensesupport.org/causes/

Causes – Ukraine Defense Support

Every day Ukrainian defenders lose their lives. Our equipment helps save their lives and return Ukrainian soldiers home safe

ukrainedefensesupport.org

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · Aug 28

They sweat, they store, and they ship!

Our volunteers have been working tirelessly to help organize and pack life-saving medical supplies for Ukraine. Their dedication is unmatched, and their impact is real!
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Come and join this incredible team today:
www.ukrainedefensesupport.org/join-us

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · Aug 25

Seattle stands with Ukraine.
Photo credits to:
Olga Kvitka
@photographyhawaiiolga
instagram.com/photographyhaw…#ukraineindependencedaya#seattlele

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · Aug 25

Such a great way to celebrate Ukrainian independence. Thanks to all who joined us. 💙💛
westseattleblog.com/2025/08/west...

WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Ukrainian Independence Day rally at Alki

Last night we published an announcement of two events today on Alki commemorating Ukrainian Independence Day. The first was a 10:30 am rally at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza; David Hutchinson sent the ...

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Ukraine Defense Support @ukrainedefensesupport.org · Aug 25

Ukrainian Independence Day - Seattle, Federal Way & Fife stand with Ukraine.
#UkrainianIndependenceDay

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