Felicity
@felicityspector.bsky.social
Tv journalist for 36 years. Find me in a restaurant eating syrniki. Bake for Ukraine ambassador. See more on my substack ⬇️
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Please think about buying @felicityspector.bsky.social’s book. She is one of the best of my contemporaries - tireless and generous in her support for 🇺🇦 and its struggle. open.substack.com/pub/fspector...
How to write a book
From commission to publication it’s been a journey - logistics, unpaid leave, months in Ukraine - and then the actual writing, after I’d gone back to work … but Bread and War is here!
open.substack.com
April 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Please think about buying @felicityspector.bsky.social’s book. She is one of the best of my contemporaries - tireless and generous in her support for 🇺🇦 and its struggle. open.substack.com/pub/fspector...
I’ve made the traditional Ukrainian Xmas Eve dish kutya with ingredients I bought in Odesa - barley with ground poppyseeds, raisins, walnuts and honey with uzvar.. delicious
December 24, 2024 at 12:24 PM
I’ve made the traditional Ukrainian Xmas Eve dish kutya with ingredients I bought in Odesa - barley with ground poppyseeds, raisins, walnuts and honey with uzvar.. delicious
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The year 2024 proved to be another landmark for books about Ukraine and Ukrainian literature in translation. The Kyiv Independent has curated a selection of the 10 most compelling books on Ukraine from 2024.
The Kyiv Independent’s picks for best Ukraine-related books of 2024
The year 2024 proved to be another landmark for books about Ukraine and Ukrainian literature in translation, with a continued trend in publishing in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Unsurprisingly, R...
kyivindependent.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:44 PM
The year 2024 proved to be another landmark for books about Ukraine and Ukrainian literature in translation. The Kyiv Independent has curated a selection of the 10 most compelling books on Ukraine from 2024.
In one Kharkiv metro station families were lining up to take photos with this Christmas tree - installed for safety underground.
December 11, 2024 at 3:57 PM
In one Kharkiv metro station families were lining up to take photos with this Christmas tree - installed for safety underground.
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this is one of my absolutely favorite news teams of all time. @svidomi.bsky.social needs our solidarity to keep going. share, contribute or let someone know who can. vital Ukrainian journalism, at home and abroad
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Why does Svidomi need reader support right now? Column by Anastasiia Bakulina, CEO of the Online media outlet Svidomi :: Svidomi
Svidomi is once again facing a financial crisis. That's why you're seeing my appeal to you again. Perhaps my column will irritate you or not convince you, but I will try to explain what is happening.
svidomi.in.ua
December 2, 2024 at 11:29 AM
this is one of my absolutely favorite news teams of all time. @svidomi.bsky.social needs our solidarity to keep going. share, contribute or let someone know who can. vital Ukrainian journalism, at home and abroad
svidomi.in.ua/en/page/why-...
svidomi.in.ua/en/page/why-...
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#Kherson #HumanSafari
🚨🚨15:40 A second bus attacked by a drone today.
Woman, 44, injured
This is unprecedented and is happening in silence.
Help to spread the message.
Help to stop #huntingHumans.
#SaveKherson
🚨🚨15:40 A second bus attacked by a drone today.
Woman, 44, injured
This is unprecedented and is happening in silence.
Help to spread the message.
Help to stop #huntingHumans.
#SaveKherson
#Kherson 🚨🚨🚨 #HumanSafari
This morning at 8:15, a Russian drone dropped explosives on a public bus
💔3 killed
💔11 injured
Yesterday, a bus was attacked, 2 killed
🚨Russia is hunting humans. 🚨
The hunt is unhinged while the world is watching.
This is a crime.
This morning at 8:15, a Russian drone dropped explosives on a public bus
💔3 killed
💔11 injured
Yesterday, a bus was attacked, 2 killed
🚨Russia is hunting humans. 🚨
The hunt is unhinged while the world is watching.
This is a crime.
December 1, 2024 at 4:19 PM
#Kherson #HumanSafari
🚨🚨15:40 A second bus attacked by a drone today.
Woman, 44, injured
This is unprecedented and is happening in silence.
Help to spread the message.
Help to stop #huntingHumans.
#SaveKherson
🚨🚨15:40 A second bus attacked by a drone today.
Woman, 44, injured
This is unprecedented and is happening in silence.
Help to spread the message.
Help to stop #huntingHumans.
#SaveKherson
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Six private houses were damaged in Odesa as a result of a missile attack, according to regional authorities.
November 28, 2024 at 7:27 AM
Six private houses were damaged in Odesa as a result of a missile attack, according to regional authorities.
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One of the few examples of houses revitalized by Drozdov and partners was hit by the russian c400 missile in Kharkiv this morning. Oleh Drozdov is a founder of Kharkiv School of Architecture, now displaced in Lviv.
November 25, 2024 at 11:37 AM
One of the few examples of houses revitalized by Drozdov and partners was hit by the russian c400 missile in Kharkiv this morning. Oleh Drozdov is a founder of Kharkiv School of Architecture, now displaced in Lviv.
Just bought this excellent book of poems by Artur Dron… excited to take this on my next trip to Ukraine
November 25, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Just bought this excellent book of poems by Artur Dron… excited to take this on my next trip to Ukraine
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Follow and boost @magicfoodarmy.bsky.social our official charity fund account
#MFAkitchenlog2024 Saturday November16
Yesterday we delivered 1016 ready to eat meals for our units.
Logistics route was over 606 km.
Chef de partie quotes: «The first day of my rotation. Operation “Granola.” This might be a record for the longest granola-making session — 6-7 hours.
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Yesterday we delivered 1016 ready to eat meals for our units.
Logistics route was over 606 km.
Chef de partie quotes: «The first day of my rotation. Operation “Granola.” This might be a record for the longest granola-making session — 6-7 hours.
1/3
November 17, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Follow and boost @magicfoodarmy.bsky.social our official charity fund account
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This new interview contains reflections on war, academia, justice, rage, survival and even the Ukrainian art of the srach i.e. 'shit storm'. Thank you, Michael Andersen and Brian Bonner aka Two Grumpy Old Men for indulging me. twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com/p/blitz-inte...
BLITZ INTERVIEW: Olesya Khromeychuk -"Those who have not lived amidst the storm do not know the value of strength."
The director of the Ukrainian Institute in London about living through personal and national loss, grief, rage and trauma - with a wish for justice. And then there's that special Ukrainian resilience.
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:01 PM
This new interview contains reflections on war, academia, justice, rage, survival and even the Ukrainian art of the srach i.e. 'shit storm'. Thank you, Michael Andersen and Brian Bonner aka Two Grumpy Old Men for indulging me. twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com/p/blitz-inte...
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Since Moscow first employed Shaheds in October 2022, these killer drones have contributed to the deteriorating mental health of Ukrainians, and the destruction of critical infrastructure and homes, putting an additional burden on the Ukrainian military tasked with the defense of the Ukrainian skies.
'We are exhausted' — how Ukrainians cope with nightly Russian drone attacks
Marharyta Koldanova was standing at a bus stop in a residential area in Kyiv when a sudden loud noise went off, prompting her to take out a tourniquet from her bag and prepare to quickly apply it in c...
kyivindependent.com
November 14, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Since Moscow first employed Shaheds in October 2022, these killer drones have contributed to the deteriorating mental health of Ukrainians, and the destruction of critical infrastructure and homes, putting an additional burden on the Ukrainian military tasked with the defense of the Ukrainian skies.
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⚡️ A Russian missile strike in Kyiv caused significant damage to the filming pavilion of the Ukrainian MasterChef reality show.
MasterChef Ukraine Set Damaged by Russian Missile Strike in Kyiv
A missile hit Kyiv's MasterChef filming site on November 13. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and filming preparations continue.
united24media.com
November 14, 2024 at 8:32 AM
⚡️ A Russian missile strike in Kyiv caused significant damage to the filming pavilion of the Ukrainian MasterChef reality show.
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Morning from Kyiv!
The night was calm here.
I slept.
The morning greeted us with thick grey colours.
I wonder if November has others.
Let me brighten it a bit.
Today's Ukrainian art: Marfa Tymchenko (1922-2009),
Memories of the Petrykivka Wedding, 2006
The night was calm here.
I slept.
The morning greeted us with thick grey colours.
I wonder if November has others.
Let me brighten it a bit.
Today's Ukrainian art: Marfa Tymchenko (1922-2009),
Memories of the Petrykivka Wedding, 2006
November 14, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Morning from Kyiv!
The night was calm here.
I slept.
The morning greeted us with thick grey colours.
I wonder if November has others.
Let me brighten it a bit.
Today's Ukrainian art: Marfa Tymchenko (1922-2009),
Memories of the Petrykivka Wedding, 2006
The night was calm here.
I slept.
The morning greeted us with thick grey colours.
I wonder if November has others.
Let me brighten it a bit.
Today's Ukrainian art: Marfa Tymchenko (1922-2009),
Memories of the Petrykivka Wedding, 2006
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Odesa right now! Residential building is on fire following a russian missile attack.
November 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Odesa right now! Residential building is on fire following a russian missile attack.
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Please keep supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦
November 13, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Please keep supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦
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It looks like people are flocking to Blue Sky because the videos are finally here! Alright #nafo #fellas lets give this campaign another boost! www.gofundme.com/f/ukrainian-...
November 10, 2024 at 10:35 PM
It looks like people are flocking to Blue Sky because the videos are finally here! Alright #nafo #fellas lets give this campaign another boost! www.gofundme.com/f/ukrainian-...
I’ve made pumpkin rugelach which has already improved the day
November 12, 2024 at 10:37 AM
I’ve made pumpkin rugelach which has already improved the day
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New UPD:
Dear friends,you're so amazing!
Thank you so much for all your help🙏
We have come a good way,but our goal of purchasing an anti-drone system for vanguard military intelligence groups is still ahead of us:
💲2951 /💲9300
💲6349 to go
Please
B💙💛ST
REP❤️🔥ST
D❤️🩹NATE!
🅿️/🅿️:
[email protected]
Dear friends,you're so amazing!
Thank you so much for all your help🙏
We have come a good way,but our goal of purchasing an anti-drone system for vanguard military intelligence groups is still ahead of us:
💲2951 /💲9300
💲6349 to go
Please
B💙💛ST
REP❤️🔥ST
D❤️🩹NATE!
🅿️/🅿️:
[email protected]
UPD:
A little bit of fatigue, little bit of stress, little bit of high blood pressure,but have to keep going. I'm grateful to each of you, dear friends, who walking this path alongside us.
For anti-drone system:
💲2675 /💲9300
💲6625 to go
Please
REP🎯ST
B💙💛ST
D❤️🩹NATE 🙏🙏🙏
🅿️🅿️:
[email protected]
A little bit of fatigue, little bit of stress, little bit of high blood pressure,but have to keep going. I'm grateful to each of you, dear friends, who walking this path alongside us.
For anti-drone system:
💲2675 /💲9300
💲6625 to go
Please
REP🎯ST
B💙💛ST
D❤️🩹NATE 🙏🙏🙏
🅿️🅿️:
[email protected]
November 11, 2024 at 7:24 PM
New UPD:
Dear friends,you're so amazing!
Thank you so much for all your help🙏
We have come a good way,but our goal of purchasing an anti-drone system for vanguard military intelligence groups is still ahead of us:
💲2951 /💲9300
💲6349 to go
Please
B💙💛ST
REP❤️🔥ST
D❤️🩹NATE!
🅿️/🅿️:
[email protected]
Dear friends,you're so amazing!
Thank you so much for all your help🙏
We have come a good way,but our goal of purchasing an anti-drone system for vanguard military intelligence groups is still ahead of us:
💲2951 /💲9300
💲6349 to go
Please
B💙💛ST
REP❤️🔥ST
D❤️🩹NATE!
🅿️/🅿️:
[email protected]