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Ariana Gic

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Writer, activist, political and legal analyst. Director @DI_IntCentreUA. Senior Advisor @ceed_toronto. Sanctioned by Russia. Co-author of upcoming book, “Unrecognized War” http://cup.columbia.edu/book/unrecognized-war/9783838219479

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Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Nov 17

Excited to share my upcoming book with Roman Sohn, Unrecognized War
The Fight for Truth About Russia’s War on Ukraine, published by Ibidem and Columbia University Press.

cup.columbia.edu/book/unrecog...

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 9d

Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025

CANADA

HIGH [increasing]

About 1 of every 60 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 5.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 9.2 x higher
-Deaths: 7.5 x higher

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025 which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada.
Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change]
Canada’s COVID INDEX SCORE is 7.5
About 1 of every 60 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 628,250-983,000
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 5.8X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.7X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 9.2X higher
Deaths: HIGH; 7.5X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
"UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks"
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months

Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 17

If you care about Ukraine, Europe, the rules-based order, and international and humanitarian law, protest in front of the White House and US Embassies and Consulates around the world. Show bullying Ukraine and partnership with Russia will NOT be tolerated.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 15

Setting aside other things, like the vile and putrid messaging meant to be conveyed by this sweatshirt, celebration of the USSR should be treated no differently than celebration of the Nazi regime: EVIL.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 15

Russian war criminal Lavrov comes to Alaska in a sweatshirt with "USSR" in Russian on it. Given the multiple genocides committed by Moscow under the USSR (including the brutal Holodomor genocide against Ukrainians), its imperialist nature and character, this is a HOSTILE act.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 14

Consider: If the United States believes it can make a deal about Ukraine over Ukraine's head, they won't hesitate to make a deal about another European state over its head in the future.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 11

If Ukraine was freed to DEFEAT Russia militarily and politically IN Russia, then the war would be over. It's not like the Russian Army would keep fighting after their state collapses and their weapons and food supplies stop.... European security would be assured, too.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 11

If Ukraine was freed to DEFEAT Russia militarily and politically IN Russia, then the war would be over. It's not like the Russian Army would keep fighting after their state collapses and their weapons and food supplies stop.... European security would be assured, too.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 9

Ukraine surrendering is not peace. It is Ukrainian defeat and Russian victory.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 9

Ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, recall that in July 2022, billboards with the slogan “Alaska is ours!” started appearing in the Russian Federation days after suggestions that Russia could reclaim Alaska from the US.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 9

If the rest of the free world doesn't step it up dramatically, we will, without question, be governed by Might Makes Right by the group of anti-western, anti-democratic states. Our world will crumble before our eyes if we do not save it. It's worth saving.
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Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 9

Putin is a wanted war criminal. The ICC issued a warrant for his arrest. And this evil, wanted, genocidal, authoritarian war criminal has still been invited to meet with the President of the United States, and on U.S. soil no less. The rules-based order is dead.
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Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 9

This isn’t a peace deal. This is rewarding Russian aggression under the false pretense of peace. Ukraine must resounding reject this surrender to Moscow.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 5

We are supposed to STOP genocide, not pretend that occupation isn't ongoing genocide. We are supposed to STOP genocide, not pretend that it isn't happening in front of our eyes. We are supposed to STOP genocide, not try to "negotiate" it to less genocide. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO STOP IT.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 5

Russian acts of terror are part of an illegal war of aggression and genocide. There is NOTHING legitimate in any way shape or form. The law is ONLY on Ukraine's side, not Russia's. We are supposed to STOP criminals, not negotiate with them to commit fewer crimes.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 5

ussian attacks on the front lines are WAR CRIMES. Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure are WAR CRIMES. Ukrainian soldiers are defending against an ILLEGAL war, and their deaths at Russian hands are WAR CRIMES. EVERY SINGLE PART OF RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE IS ILLEGAL.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 5

Remember: EVERY single part of Russia's genocidal war against Ukraine is ILLEGAL. EVERY single bullet fired, bomb dropped, person killed - is a CRIME. There is not a single legitimate target for Russia in Ukraine. Not one. The war is illegal in every way, and every act is a crime.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Aug 3

The EU agreeing to 15% tariffs with the US is a clear sign that Europe sees that Russia poses a genuine threat to its security, and believes the appeasing Trump will buy US security. Appeasement never works. You'd think they'd have learned that lesson with Putin by now...

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Jul 31

There is no western effort to stop Russian extermination of Ukrainians. It is beyond disgusting that we don't see a committed policy to defend Ukrainians together with the Ukrainian army against the crime of all crimes.
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Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Jul 31

Western governments and nations should stop ignoring the reality of the ongoing Russian genocide against Ukrainians. Only the Ukrainian army stands between the Russian perpetrators of genocide and mass atrocities in Ukraine and the victims of genocide.
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Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Jul 31

A leading, state run Russian media agency ran an article titled "There is no other option: no one should remain alive in Ukraine".

We can be more than certain that this title was consciously and deliberately chosen by the editors to incite genocide of Ukrainians.
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Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Jul 31

No, Russia didn't destroy and damage residential buildings, hospitals, and schools across Kyiv in another devastating attack on the capital to "test Trump's resolve". These Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities are part of a SYSTEMIC PATTERN to depopulate Ukraine. This is genocide.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Jul 30

Trump to Putin: "You've got ten days to stop waging war against Ukraine. And if you don't stop, I won't do anything."

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Jul 27

"Nowhere is safe in Ukraine."
"There is no safe place left in Ukraine.”

Yet despite these dire words from the UN in the parallel reality of many western governments, Ukraine is SO safe that refugee programmes are being cut and people are being pushed back to Ukraine.

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Jul 27

Despite the escalating humanitarian catastrophe resulting from Russia's relentless attacks on civilians, the UN has received only 34% of the planned $2.6 billion for aid to Ukraine in 2025. Millions of Ukrainians are not receiving critical aid.

news.un.org/en/story/202...

UN warns of escalating human toll in Ukraine amid relentless aerial attacks, mounting aid shortfall

Russian aerial attacks continue to intensify across Ukraine, exacting a rising toll on civilians and infrastructure, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Friday, warning of mounting humani...

Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · Jul 27

I'm very well aware. Perhaps you dont understand the point I am making.