Balakun
@balakunua.bsky.social
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@balakunua.bsky.social
· Sep 23
Привіт - Hello
Do you like to volunteer?
Do you have the gift of gab?
Then you are who we would love to come volunteer with us!
For about an hour or more a week you can volunteer to help a Ukrainian citizen improve their English No experience needed! You do not need to be a teacher link in bio
Do you like to volunteer?
Do you have the gift of gab?
Then you are who we would love to come volunteer with us!
For about an hour or more a week you can volunteer to help a Ukrainian citizen improve their English No experience needed! You do not need to be a teacher link in bio
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⚡RealTalk with Segi #5 — “Ukraine vs. Empire”
with our own Canadian Kobzar
Known for his powerful history threads give a listen and we learn why truth matters more than ever!
📺 Watch now:
youtu.be/IKHGJG_22BU?...
Every view, like, share, and comment helps push the truth further!
Slava Ukraini💙💛
with our own Canadian Kobzar
Known for his powerful history threads give a listen and we learn why truth matters more than ever!
📺 Watch now:
youtu.be/IKHGJG_22BU?...
Every view, like, share, and comment helps push the truth further!
Slava Ukraini💙💛
RealTalk #5 – Why History Matters Kobzar on Ukraine’s Past and Present
YouTube video by Segi Fella
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
⚡RealTalk with Segi #5 — “Ukraine vs. Empire”
with our own Canadian Kobzar
Known for his powerful history threads give a listen and we learn why truth matters more than ever!
📺 Watch now:
youtu.be/IKHGJG_22BU?...
Every view, like, share, and comment helps push the truth further!
Slava Ukraini💙💛
with our own Canadian Kobzar
Known for his powerful history threads give a listen and we learn why truth matters more than ever!
📺 Watch now:
youtu.be/IKHGJG_22BU?...
Every view, like, share, and comment helps push the truth further!
Slava Ukraini💙💛
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🦃🐕🍂 Happy #Thanksgiving, USA!
May your day be full of laughter, love, and a little wiggle. We are truly thankful that you are part of #ToonieTuesday and united with us in supporting #Ukraine, Slava Ukraini 💙💛
May your day be full of laughter, love, and a little wiggle. We are truly thankful that you are part of #ToonieTuesday and united with us in supporting #Ukraine, Slava Ukraini 💙💛
November 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🦃🐕🍂 Happy #Thanksgiving, USA!
May your day be full of laughter, love, and a little wiggle. We are truly thankful that you are part of #ToonieTuesday and united with us in supporting #Ukraine, Slava Ukraini 💙💛
May your day be full of laughter, love, and a little wiggle. We are truly thankful that you are part of #ToonieTuesday and united with us in supporting #Ukraine, Slava Ukraini 💙💛
Happy #Thanksgiving to all our friends who celebrate
We are thankful for your support, your #volunteering, the time you put into our #mission, for spreading the word of our #organization, for being a part of #Balakun
Thank you friends 💙💛💙💛
We are thankful for your support, your #volunteering, the time you put into our #mission, for spreading the word of our #organization, for being a part of #Balakun
Thank you friends 💙💛💙💛
a sign that says i 'm thankful for you with a cornucopia full of pumpkins
ALT: a sign that says i 'm thankful for you with a cornucopia full of pumpkins
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Happy #Thanksgiving to all our friends who celebrate
We are thankful for your support, your #volunteering, the time you put into our #mission, for spreading the word of our #organization, for being a part of #Balakun
Thank you friends 💙💛💙💛
We are thankful for your support, your #volunteering, the time you put into our #mission, for spreading the word of our #organization, for being a part of #Balakun
Thank you friends 💙💛💙💛
What a beautiful idea
For the children!
For the children!
This Week’s Toonie #10 is out now.
A short message about our Christmas fundraiser for the children of Ukraine’s fallen and missing defenders💛💙
Please like, comment, and share —it helps us reach more people ahead of tomorrow’s #ToonieTuesday campaign.
Every voice matters🎁
📽️ youtu.be/h7RALTsEonk?...
A short message about our Christmas fundraiser for the children of Ukraine’s fallen and missing defenders💛💙
Please like, comment, and share —it helps us reach more people ahead of tomorrow’s #ToonieTuesday campaign.
Every voice matters🎁
📽️ youtu.be/h7RALTsEonk?...
TWT 10 - Make Christmas Magic for Children of Fallen Defenders
YouTube video by Segi Fella
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
What a beautiful idea
For the children!
For the children!
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The Ukraine Dispatch - Nov 24t
Mega Peace Talks Update
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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💙💛Tooniacs, you’ve done something extraordinary. Over $900,000 has been raised for Ukraine! 💙💛
That’s not just a number — it’s trucks rolling with supplies, drones scanning the horizon, families receiving protection, and brigades strengthened.
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That’s not just a number — it’s trucks rolling with supplies, drones scanning the horizon, families receiving protection, and brigades strengthened.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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New RealTalk episode is out.
This week, Segi @freizeitgestaltung.bsky.social sits down with Dimko Zhlutenko ( @dim0kq.bsky.social) to talk about frontline realities, drone work, and what it means to stay human in the hardest conditions.
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youtu.be/FqkEW1gUKvM?...
#ToonieTuesday #Ukraine #NAFO
This week, Segi @freizeitgestaltung.bsky.social sits down with Dimko Zhlutenko ( @dim0kq.bsky.social) to talk about frontline realities, drone work, and what it means to stay human in the hardest conditions.
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youtu.be/FqkEW1gUKvM?...
#ToonieTuesday #Ukraine #NAFO
RealTalk #4 : ORDINARY GUY AT WAR with Dimko Zhlutenko
YouTube video by Segi Fella
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
New RealTalk episode is out.
This week, Segi @freizeitgestaltung.bsky.social sits down with Dimko Zhlutenko ( @dim0kq.bsky.social) to talk about frontline realities, drone work, and what it means to stay human in the hardest conditions.
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🎥
youtu.be/FqkEW1gUKvM?...
#ToonieTuesday #Ukraine #NAFO
This week, Segi @freizeitgestaltung.bsky.social sits down with Dimko Zhlutenko ( @dim0kq.bsky.social) to talk about frontline realities, drone work, and what it means to stay human in the hardest conditions.
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🎥
youtu.be/FqkEW1gUKvM?...
#ToonieTuesday #Ukraine #NAFO
This #Ukrainian tradition is so cool
Could you imagine, as a girl, writing down the names of boys you liked on leaves!!
Check out this sweet story
Could you imagine, as a girl, writing down the names of boys you liked on leaves!!
Check out this sweet story
Sometimes you like when I tell you about Ukrainian traditions.
Today, we honour Saint Kateryna the Great Martyr.
In pre-Christian times, this day was believed to celebrate a girl’s destiny, and later the Church linked it to Saint Kateryna, a symbol of womanhood.
One sweet tradition below
Today, we honour Saint Kateryna the Great Martyr.
In pre-Christian times, this day was believed to celebrate a girl’s destiny, and later the Church linked it to Saint Kateryna, a symbol of womanhood.
One sweet tradition below
November 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This #Ukrainian tradition is so cool
Could you imagine, as a girl, writing down the names of boys you liked on leaves!!
Check out this sweet story
Could you imagine, as a girl, writing down the names of boys you liked on leaves!!
Check out this sweet story
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Dignity and freedom have a name - Ukraine.
What began 21 years ago, and what was defended again 12 years ago on Maidan, is what Ukraine is still fighting for today with unimaginable courage.
Happy Day of Dignity and Freedom, Ukrainians.
What began 21 years ago, and what was defended again 12 years ago on Maidan, is what Ukraine is still fighting for today with unimaginable courage.
Happy Day of Dignity and Freedom, Ukrainians.
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Dignity and freedom have a name - Ukraine.
What began 21 years ago, and what was defended again 12 years ago on Maidan, is what Ukraine is still fighting for today with unimaginable courage.
Happy Day of Dignity and Freedom, Ukrainians.
What began 21 years ago, and what was defended again 12 years ago on Maidan, is what Ukraine is still fighting for today with unimaginable courage.
Happy Day of Dignity and Freedom, Ukrainians.
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With great pride, we announce the beginning of cooperation between the patronage service of Azov and our volunteer international network Balakun.
@balakunua.bsky.social
@balakunua.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
With great pride, we announce the beginning of cooperation between the patronage service of Azov and our volunteer international network Balakun.
@balakunua.bsky.social
@balakunua.bsky.social
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I need help finding mentors for @balakunua.bsky.social
If you have access to English or German-speaking communities, please invite them to spend a couple of hours a week helping Ukrainians learn languages.
All they need to do is register balakun.org.
Please repost!
If you have access to English or German-speaking communities, please invite them to spend a couple of hours a week helping Ukrainians learn languages.
All they need to do is register balakun.org.
Please repost!
Balakun - Home
balakun.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I need help finding mentors for @balakunua.bsky.social
If you have access to English or German-speaking communities, please invite them to spend a couple of hours a week helping Ukrainians learn languages.
All they need to do is register balakun.org.
Please repost!
If you have access to English or German-speaking communities, please invite them to spend a couple of hours a week helping Ukrainians learn languages.
All they need to do is register balakun.org.
Please repost!
We are strengthening our impact by partnering with Azov.Care, the support service for veterans of the 12th Brigade “Azov” of the National Guard of Ukraine.
We are happy to support those who have sacrificed so much to keep the world safer for everyone.
We are happy to support those who have sacrificed so much to keep the world safer for everyone.
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We are strengthening our impact by partnering with Azov.Care, the support service for veterans of the 12th Brigade “Azov” of the National Guard of Ukraine.
We are happy to support those who have sacrificed so much to keep the world safer for everyone.
We are happy to support those who have sacrificed so much to keep the world safer for everyone.
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Oh my gosh!! I forgot to tell you our exciting news and it is seriously crazy!!
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We have a mentor who is headed to Antarctica!!!
This means we have a mentor on every continent! How exciting is that?
What continent are you on?
If you could live on any continent which would it be?
Oh my gosh!! I forgot to tell you our exciting news and it is seriously crazy!!
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We have a mentor who is headed to Antarctica!!!
This means we have a mentor on every continent! How exciting is that?
What continent are you on?
If you could live on any continent which would it be?
November 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Oh my gosh!! I forgot to tell you our exciting news and it is seriously crazy!!
✨✨✨✨
We have a mentor who is headed to Antarctica!!!
This means we have a mentor on every continent! How exciting is that?
What continent are you on?
If you could live on any continent which would it be?
Oh my gosh!! I forgot to tell you our exciting news and it is seriously crazy!!
✨✨✨✨
We have a mentor who is headed to Antarctica!!!
This means we have a mentor on every continent! How exciting is that?
What continent are you on?
If you could live on any continent which would it be?
Ukrainian language is a beautiful language
Here's the #Dropkick_Murphys signing a sign in Ukrainian
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do
youtu.be/RXT8AbVzDHI?...
Here's the #Dropkick_Murphys signing a sign in Ukrainian
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do
youtu.be/RXT8AbVzDHI?...
“Who’ll Stand With Us” featuring O’Hamsters [Recorded in KYIV 🇺🇦]
YouTube video by Dropkick Murphys
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Ukrainian language is a beautiful language
Here's the #Dropkick_Murphys signing a sign in Ukrainian
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do
youtu.be/RXT8AbVzDHI?...
Here's the #Dropkick_Murphys signing a sign in Ukrainian
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do
youtu.be/RXT8AbVzDHI?...
It's the first week of #November and #Balakun kept matching in October, 39 new connections between #Ukrainians & supporters around the world. As the year winds down, we're so proud that our global community keeps showing up even when life gets hectic. Thank you for keeping the connections alive.
November 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
It's the first week of #November and #Balakun kept matching in October, 39 new connections between #Ukrainians & supporters around the world. As the year winds down, we're so proud that our global community keeps showing up even when life gets hectic. Thank you for keeping the connections alive.
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It’s Weekly Fella time. Read about Trump bowing to Putin once again, an incredible Ukrainian rescue story & it’s the Sex Tunnel anniversary!!!
Don’t forget our weekly fundraiser thread below.
#WeeklyFella #DailyFella #DailyFellaNews #SlavaUkraini #NAFO
Don’t forget our weekly fundraiser thread below.
#WeeklyFella #DailyFella #DailyFellaNews #SlavaUkraini #NAFO
November 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
It’s Weekly Fella time. Read about Trump bowing to Putin once again, an incredible Ukrainian rescue story & it’s the Sex Tunnel anniversary!!!
Don’t forget our weekly fundraiser thread below.
#WeeklyFella #DailyFella #DailyFellaNews #SlavaUkraini #NAFO
Don’t forget our weekly fundraiser thread below.
#WeeklyFella #DailyFella #DailyFellaNews #SlavaUkraini #NAFO
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Orthodox #ToonieTuesday UPDATE 💫💙💛
💫𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲➖𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗗𝗢𝗫 #ToonieTuesday💫
@alexbondodua.bsky.social & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗹./𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵.𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗲 needs B🔵🟡ST to close fundraising :
⚡🏁💲9 561🪙
✅💲6,064
🎯💲15,625🏹
Donate €£$2📬screenshot in 2/3 & repost🔁
🅿️🅿️[email protected] (“Toonie” in comment)
🏦 send.monobank.ua/jar/5dLLbJ9vo6
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@alexbondodua.bsky.social & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗹./𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵.𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗲 needs B🔵🟡ST to close fundraising :
⚡🏁💲9 561🪙
✅💲6,064
🎯💲15,625🏹
Donate €£$2📬screenshot in 2/3 & repost🔁
🅿️🅿️[email protected] (“Toonie” in comment)
🏦 send.monobank.ua/jar/5dLLbJ9vo6
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November 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Orthodox #ToonieTuesday UPDATE 💫💙💛
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Be ready for #ToonieTuesday 💫💙💛
For all our new Tooniacs, @fellafranca.bsky.social will fill you in, check out her post below⤵️
For all our new Tooniacs, @fellafranca.bsky.social will fill you in, check out her post below⤵️
Get your toonies ready - this Tuesday will be epic!
Here is the drill:
▪︎ Follow @toonietuesday.bsky.social
▪︎ Turn notifications on
▪︎ Quote | Retweet | Reply
▪︎ Like and Bookmark
▪︎ Watch video and visit account
▪︎ Grab your toonies - big or small, they help us all!
Here is the drill:
▪︎ Follow @toonietuesday.bsky.social
▪︎ Turn notifications on
▪︎ Quote | Retweet | Reply
▪︎ Like and Bookmark
▪︎ Watch video and visit account
▪︎ Grab your toonies - big or small, they help us all!
November 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Be ready for #ToonieTuesday 💫💙💛
For all our new Tooniacs, @fellafranca.bsky.social will fill you in, check out her post below⤵️
For all our new Tooniacs, @fellafranca.bsky.social will fill you in, check out her post below⤵️
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SOF "Special Operations Furball", does anyone else have some names for these little warriors?
November 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
SOF "Special Operations Furball", does anyone else have some names for these little warriors?
Hi followers
Take a look at this
Take a look at this
🇺🇦 Statehood | Istoria 2025
How was Ukrainian statehood built—and what can it teach us about democracy today?
Join Dr Olena Palko (University of Basel)
🗓️ Tue 4 Nov, 18:30–20:00 | ONLINE
👉 Book now: tickettailor.com/events/ukrainianinstitutelondon/1902339
How was Ukrainian statehood built—and what can it teach us about democracy today?
Join Dr Olena Palko (University of Basel)
🗓️ Tue 4 Nov, 18:30–20:00 | ONLINE
👉 Book now: tickettailor.com/events/ukrainianinstitutelondon/1902339
November 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Hi followers
Take a look at this
Take a look at this
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Sunday's thread is in production. Starting soon!
It was a very eventful night, you may want to check out the action covered at the end of Saturday's 🧵 if you've not already done so!
It was a very eventful night, you may want to check out the action covered at the end of Saturday's 🧵 if you've not already done so!
Welcome to November, which becomes the 46th different month to see fighting in Ukraine
And yet Russia is nowhere near its aim of Kyiv in 3 days.
Indeed 1,344 days behind schedule as we start today's thread on Day 1347 of the full invasion
Please think about sending a KoFi💙💛
And yet Russia is nowhere near its aim of Kyiv in 3 days.
Indeed 1,344 days behind schedule as we start today's thread on Day 1347 of the full invasion
Please think about sending a KoFi💙💛
November 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Sunday's thread is in production. Starting soon!
It was a very eventful night, you may want to check out the action covered at the end of Saturday's 🧵 if you've not already done so!
It was a very eventful night, you may want to check out the action covered at the end of Saturday's 🧵 if you've not already done so!
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Here's an interesting post from an Instagram account I posted on October 31 #Ukraine and their road to #Independence and some #history please check out the 🧵
Here's an interesting post from an Instagram account I posted on October 31 #Ukraine and their road to #Independence and some #history please check out the 🧵
November 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Here's an interesting post from an Instagram account I posted on October 31 #Ukraine and their road to #Independence and some #history please check out the 🧵
Here's an interesting post from an Instagram account I posted on October 31 #Ukraine and their road to #Independence and some #history please check out the 🧵
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Welcome to November, which becomes the 46th different month to see fighting in Ukraine
And yet Russia is nowhere near its aim of Kyiv in 3 days.
Indeed 1,344 days behind schedule as we start today's thread on Day 1347 of the full invasion
Please think about sending a KoFi💙💛
And yet Russia is nowhere near its aim of Kyiv in 3 days.
Indeed 1,344 days behind schedule as we start today's thread on Day 1347 of the full invasion
Please think about sending a KoFi💙💛
November 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Welcome to November, which becomes the 46th different month to see fighting in Ukraine
And yet Russia is nowhere near its aim of Kyiv in 3 days.
Indeed 1,344 days behind schedule as we start today's thread on Day 1347 of the full invasion
Please think about sending a KoFi💙💛
And yet Russia is nowhere near its aim of Kyiv in 3 days.
Indeed 1,344 days behind schedule as we start today's thread on Day 1347 of the full invasion
Please think about sending a KoFi💙💛
Can you help support Ukraine?
It's easy
Share this post and if you can drop a few toonies
It's easy
Share this post and if you can drop a few toonies
MATCHING donations to help close the fundraiser for the 56th Motorized Brigade
Please donate if you can, like, share, and spread the word. Let's get this #ToonieTuesday closed!
Please donate if you can, like, share, and spread the word. Let's get this #ToonieTuesday closed!
56th brigade needs a drone - Matrice 4T. And we got an awesome matching from our anonymous Tooniac🥹
send.monobank.ua/jar/3Zuzxk994D
PayPal [email protected]
Once we get this matching, we will close this request, can we do it?🥹
send.monobank.ua/jar/3Zuzxk994D
PayPal [email protected]
Once we get this matching, we will close this request, can we do it?🥹
November 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Can you help support Ukraine?
It's easy
Share this post and if you can drop a few toonies
It's easy
Share this post and if you can drop a few toonies