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I believe that President Biden was right when he said that Russia is going to Invade Ukraine.

Any intelligent person is going to come to the same conclusion knowing that Russia has already decided to pay any price imposed on it by the West through sanctions.

Short of full military confrontation by the West there is nothing that can make Russia to change its mind as they see this as a golden opportunity to resurrect the once powerful superpower that was equal to the USA.

But Russia’s ambitions are not going to stop with taking over Ukraine since it already has made plans to increase its sphere of influence to Asia, Middle East, and South America and perhaps the whole World knowing that the West is most likely not going to do anything beyond just imposing sanctions which ultimately will hurt the West itself by effecting the Global economy in an adverse way the longer that they go on.

I personally don’t like any of the old ideologies, philosophies, and doctrines of Capitalism, Communism, Socialism, Religious Fundamentalism and all the other “ism” that are derived from the bad human characteristics of Greed, Lust, Hate, Cruelty, Jealousy, Prejudice, and lack of Empathy and that have been infringing on our rights in one way or another throughout the history because they can only exist through supporting inequality, oppression, suppression, torture, killing, and War.

When it comes to saving the World the last thing that I want to see is the further expansion of these old systems that have all already proven to be a failure in dealing with the existential problems that are currently facing Humanity and the Environment.

We don’t want all these political, Religious, and Racial parties and groups to resurrect their past, we want something new that can propel the World into the next Era that is based on the Universal Principles and Values that have been derived through Logic and Compassion and not through Force and Violence.

By “We” I mean all the Intelligent, Righteous, and Peace loving people of the World.

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Sweden and Finland formally apply to join Nato​

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/18/sweden-and-finland-formally-apply-to-join-nato

"Sweden and Finland have formally submitted their applications to join the Nato military alliance, confirming a radical redrawing of Europe’s security landscape triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Nato secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, accepted the Nordic neighbours’ membership applications, each in a white folder embossed with their national flag, at the headquarters of the US-led defensive alliance in Brussels.

“I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join Nato. You are our closest partners,” Stoltenberg told the two countries’ ambassadors, hailing the occasion as “a historic step” and “a good day at a critical time for our safety".
 
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Ukraine: Executions, Torture During Russian Occupation​

https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/05/18/ukraine-executions-torture-during-russian-occupation

(Kyiv) – Russian forces controlling much of the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions in northeastern Ukraine from late February through March 2022 subjected civilians to summary executions, torture, and other grave abuses that are apparent war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today.

In 17 villages and small towns in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions visited in April, Human Rights Watch investigated 22 apparent summary executions, 9 other unlawful killings, 6 possible enforced disappearances, and 7 cases of torture. Twenty-one civilians described unlawful confinement in inhuman and degrading conditions.

The numerous atrocities by Russian forces occupying parts of northeastern Ukraine early in the war are abhorrent, unlawful, and cruel,” said Giorgi Gogia, associate Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “These abuses against civilians are evident war crimes that should be promptly and impartially investigated and appropriately prosecuted.”
 
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Ukraine holds first full hearing in war crimes trial of Russian soldier​

KYIV (Reuters) - A Kyiv district court met on Wednesday to begin hearing its first war crimes trial against a Russian soldier who took part in Moscow’s Feb. 24 invasion, a case of huge symbolic value for Ukraine.

Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old Russian tank commander held in Ukraine, is charged with murdering a 62-year-old civilian in the northeast Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka on Feb. 28. He told the court that he pleaded guilty.

If convicted Shishimarin faces up to life imprisonment.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-court/ukraine-holds-first-full-hearing-in-war-crimes-trial-of-russian-soldier
 
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Finland's underground shelters built to shield people in case of Russian attack​

Finland has been preparing for a potential Russian attack by building hundreds of bunkers which have enough space - and beds - to shelter every single one of Helsinki's residents.

It’s always been the Finnish way to prepare for the worst. (y)

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/finland-builds-500-underground-shelters
 
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After delay, Senate sends $40 billion Ukraine aid package to Biden​

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/co...d-send-40-billion-ukraine-aid-biden-rcna29470

WASHINGTON — After a weeklong delay, the Senate on Thursday voted to pass a $40 billion military, economic and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine as its bloody war with Russia neared the three-month mark.

The vote was 86-11, with Republicans casting all of the no votes. The Senate also voted to confirm Bridget Brink as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on Wednesday night, shortly after the State Department announced it was reopening its embassy in Kyiv.

Democratic and Republican leaders had hoped to quickly take up the House-passed package last week, but Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., objected and dragged out the process over a dispute about oversight of the spending.

Thursday’s big bipartisan vote, which sends the aid package to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature, represents an unmistakable signal to Kyiv that the U.S. remains firmly in its corner. Paul’s stall tactics miffed many colleagues who had warned that Ukraine is dangerously close to running out of weapons, food and other supplies.
 
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Philadelphia benefit raises more than $50,000 for Ukraine relief effort​


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Ksenia Korzeniowski Soprano Marta Zaliznyak (left), formerly with the Lviv Opera, was accompanied by a string quartet led by Philip Kates of the Philadelphia Orchestra during a gala benefit on May 1 at the Polish American Cultural Center in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA – More than 200 people attended a gala benefit at the Polish American Cultural Center on May 1 that raised over $50,000 for aid to Ukraine.

Ulana Mazurkevich, president of the Ukrainian Human Rights Committee, opened the event with the words of the Ukrainian poet Vasyl Symonenko.

“Ukraine is; Ukraine will be. No one will eliminate my Ukraine,” Ms. Mazurkevich said.

The event was organized by members of the Ukrainian Human Rights Committee, among them Yara Snylyk, Christina Snylyk, Katria Kowal, Lesia Chmelko, Tonia Katruk and Chrystia Senyk.

Tickets for the event cost $250, and proceeds went to support the war effort in Ukraine.

Ms. Mazurkevich introduced Michael Blichasz, president of the Polish American Cultural Center in Philadelphia, a longtime friend of the Ukrainian Human Rights Committee and supporter of many demonstrations on behalf of Ukraine.

Ms. Mazurkevich noted how appropriate it was to have the event at the Polish American Cultural Center in light of the extraordinary support given to Ukraine by the Polish people.

Noted restauranteur Stephen Starr was called to the dais to be thanked for his amazing and bountiful generosity in gifting food and signature cocktails from his iconic restaurants, including Parc, Buddakhan and Barclay Prime, for the entirely of the four-hour event.

The benefit for Ukraine did not go unnoticed by the local press, as it was covered by every television station in Philadelphia.

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Starr Restaurants Ulana Mazurkevich (left) introduces two benefactors, restaurateur Stephen Starr (center) and Michael Blichasz, president of the Polish American Cultural Center in Philadelphia, during a gala benefit at the Polish American Cultural Center on May 1 that raised over $50,000 for aid to Ukraine.
During the event, Ms. Mazurkevich introduced Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak, the archbishop of Philadelphia for Ukrainians and the metropolitan for the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the U.S.A.

“We have to help Ukraine win the war. There are millions of people counting on our fellowship. This is David and Goliath. It really is a miracle that Ukrainians have resisted and have won so much,” Archbishop Gudziak said.

Following the archbishop’s address, Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla announced that the city is ready and willing to help refugees from Ukraine.

A keynote address was delivered by Trudy Rubin, a bi-weekly, award-winning columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

In her fiery address, Ms. Rubin spoke of the need for Ukraine to win what she said is an existential battle for the values of the free world.

Recalling her experience during a previous visit to Ukraine in 2014 when war broke out in the Donbas, Ms. Rubin said her travels to the frontline showed her the resilience and bravery of the Ukrainian people, which she rediscovered when she walked the streets of Marioupol, Ukraine, just two weeks before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale, barbaric war on Ukraine on February 24.

Following Ms. Rubin’s speech, guests were treated to a musical performance that was introduced by Christina Snylyk.

Soprano Marta Zaliznyak, formerly with the Lviv Opera, was accompanied by a string quartet led by Philip Kates of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Among the four pieces played was “Ridna Matu” sung by Ms. Zaliznyak with music by Mayboroda and words by Dmytro Pavlychko. The performance brought tears to the eyes of many people in the audience.

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Katria Kowal Some 200 people attended a gala benefit at the Polish American Cultural Center on May 1 that
raised over $50,000 for aid to Ukraine.

The song’s lyrics include the following words:

“Dearest mother of mine, tell me why you weren’t sleeping, why you woke me to gaze at the stars up above. Did you know I was leaving? Tell me why. Was that why you were grieving? Was the cloth that you gave me goodbye and a sign of your love?”

Natalya Turchyn, who comes from a prominent theatrical family in Ukraine, recited a short poem by Vasyl Symonenko to close the event.

Guests at the event, many of whom were not Ukrainian, voiced their commitment for strong and continued support of Ukraine. Conversations among guests continued late into the evening.

Money collected during the event will go to the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee (UUARC) and Help Heroes of Ukraine.

https://army.com.ua/premium/philade...ore-than-50000-for-ukraine-relief-effort.html
 
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Ukrainian journalists receive 2022 Pulitzer ‘Special Citation’ award​


CHICAGO – This year’s special citation to journalists from the U.S.-based Pulitzer Prize Board was awarded collectively to Ukrainian journalists. The Pulitzer Board, located at Columbia University in New York, presents yearly achievement awards in journalism, musical composition and literature. On May 9, the board said Ukrainian journalists were cited “for their courage, endurance and……

Journalists of Ukraine received a special Pulitzer Prize 2022 award.

The organizing committee thanked journalists from Ukraine for their commitment to the profession: «The Pulitzer Commission awards Special Mention to Ukrainian journalists for their courage, resilience and commitment to truthful reporting during Vladimir Putin’s relentless invasion of their country and his propaganda war in Russia. Despite shelling, kidnappings, occupation and even death in their ranks, they are persistently trying to give an accurate picture of the terrible reality that does honor to Ukraine and journalists around the world.»

The Pulitzer Prize in the main Public Service category went to The Washington Post. It was awarded for its detailed chronology of the January 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol by supporters of then U.S. President Donald Trump.

The New York Times received the award for its international and national reports. In the first article journalists reported on civilian deaths in the Middle East caused by U.S. shelling, and in the second — on American drivers killed by police during arrests.

Journalists from The Miami Herald, The Tampa Bay Times, Getty Images, The Los Angeles Times and other media outlets also won awards in various categories.

https://army.com.ua/news/ukrainian-journalists-receive-2022-pulitzer-special-citation-award.html
 
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Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision song contest, calls for international community to help Ukraine​


LVIV – The Ukrainian folk-rap musical group Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision song contest held in Turin, Italy, on May 15 with a performance that concluded with a call to help Ukrainian soldiers who have been stranded defending the besieged port city of Mariupol. “I ask all of you, please help Ukraine, Mariupol. Help Azovstal……

https://army.com.ua/premium/kalush-...-international-community-to-help-ukraine.html
 
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