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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 19h

Russian terrorists are “liberating” the Donbas: in Sloviansk, they shelled a residential area, wounding seven people, and in Kostiantynivka they burned down the Holy Dormition Church.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 1d

“Putin's Russia is basically a mafia with a flag.”

Garry Kasparov, Russian dissident and world chess champion

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 2d

Ukrainian families cooking food over open fires outdoors.

The photo shows Shostka, in the Sumy region — the city has been left without electricity and gas, and water is being supplied on a schedule.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 3d

Ukraine 1941 and 2024.

Ukraine 1941: German 𝐍𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐬 executing local civilians — and proudly photographing it.

Ukraine 2024: Russian soldiers executing local civilians — and proudly filming it.

We once said, “Never again.”

Yet it’s happening again — today, in Ukraine.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 3d

I want to thank Kyiv Post for publishing the story commemorating “The Ultimate Sacrifice” of Vlad Seniuk.

You can read the story here: www.kyivpost.com/opinion/61014

Also, here are the links to support his family:
• PayPal: www.paypal.com/donate/?busi...
• GoFundMe: gofund.me/e1e285b0a

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 4d

She was 15 — Anastasiia Hrytsiv. Killed by a Russian missile in Lviv overnight, along with her entire family.

They died together, in their own home — torn apart in seconds.

Just another Ukrainian family wiped out by Putin’s war.

Source: Kyiv Post

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 5d

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice."

Proverbs 31:8-9

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 5d

Video showing russia’s attack on a passenger train traveling from Shostka to Kyiv. The strike hit the train at the railway station in Shostka, the Sumy region. Dozens are injured, including children.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 6d

Former Trump spiritual adviser and Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl. Earlier, Trump described Morris as a “great person” with a “great reputation.”

Still surprised that Trump doesn’t want to release the Epstein files?

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 7d

“If there is a shutdown I think it would be a tremendously negative mark on the president of the United States. He’s the one who has to get people together.”

— Donald J. Trump in a 2011 interview on NBC's Today show.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 7d

“Ukraine is not iust defending its own land; it is defending the idea of a free world against tyranny.”

Garry Kasparov

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 8d

Russia’s own media admits 38% of its oil refining is offline after Ukrainian drone strikes, causing a 20% fuel shortage. Sanctions and lack of skilled labor make repairs slow. The real damage may be even worse, crippling russia’s economy.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 9d

This is the guy scolding U.S. generals about beards, dress codes, and decency.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 9d

Russia builds Europe’s biggest crematorium after suffering its heaviest casualties since World War II in Ukraine — with 20 furnaces capable of burning 240 bodies a day.

The 207-million project includes new refrigeration units, mourning halls, and even coffin X-ray checkpoints.

Source: Kyiv Post

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 10d

A Ukrainian mother is trying to calm down her daughter who is afraid of fireworks because of constant russian attacks on civilians.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 10d

Vlad Seniuk was a true Ukrainian hero. He gave his life for his loved ones. Vlad was not only a talented man and a gifted singer — most importantly, he was a kind person.

Ways to donate:
• PayPal: www.paypal.com/donate/?busi...
• GoFundMe: gofund.me/e1e285b0a
• Monobank: 4441 1111 6264 3823

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 10d

Yesterday, the russians killed 12-year-old Oleksandra Polishchuk in a missile strike on her apartment in Kyiv.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 11d

Ukrainian children bring teddy bears, candles and flowers to the playground in front of the house where their 12-year-old classmate was killed by a russian missile.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 11d

Ukrainian Christians continue to worship Jesus right where their homes were destroyed just last night. Through tears, pain, and loss, they still give thanks for the gift of life. In the midst of devastation, they lift their voices in praise — glorifying God even in the darkest and hardest days.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 11d

In this photo, Vlad Seniuk is mourning his father, who was killed in 2017.

In 2022, Vlad’s uncle was also killed by russians.

And just two days ago, Vlad himself paid the ultimate price for his country.

To support:
• PayPal: www.paypal.com/donate/?busi...
• GoFundMe: gofund.me/e1e285b0a

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 11d

In Ternopil, people bid farewell to Ukrainian defender Volodymyr Broslavskyi, who held a Ph.D. in History and was an Associate Professor at the Department of Ukrainian History at Ternopil National Pedagogical University.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 12d

Russians have placed 48 children from Donetsk Oblast in psychiatric hospitals for "extremism"

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 12d

Russia is using its battlefield experience to train Chinese units and prepare them to carry out operations against Taiwan. This is the direct result of a weak response to russian aggression.

Source: Wall Street Journal

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 15d

Russia’s national defense spending will drop from 13.5 trillion rubles in 2025 to 12.6 trillion in 2026.

Economic growth is expected to fall to 1%, down from 4.3% last year. The budget deficit will reach 2.6% of GDP — the highest level since the start of the war.

Source: Reuters

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 15d

“Hatred has no place in the United States of America under President Donald Trump.”

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 15d

Street art.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 18d

Prague using street names to troll russian embassy.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 18d

Since Inauguration Day, the S&P 500 is up about 12%. But the Dollar has lost 13% of its value - the worst year in decades. So, do the math.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 19d

Do you know what reason did the Soviet Russia give to attack Poland in 1939?

The same reason they gave to invade Ukraine in 2022: “To protect russian minorities.”

It is also the same reason that the Nazis gave to invade Poland and other countries.

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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 20d

If you want to fight inflation, just give stimulus checks! Brilliant!

Who are the advisors for these policies?!

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