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Saturday, 5 March 2022

My thoughts are with them

(Photo from Wikipedia)
As you know, I tend to keep politics and religion off my blog because they are so divisive.  However,  I felt I needed to speak out about the invasion of Ukraine even though I have been at a loss on how to talk about it. How one megalomaniac dictator can do what he has done (and think this is right) in 2022 is almost unbelievable.

I wholeheartedly applaud and support the brave people in Ukraine, fighting for their freedom, their history and their culture.  

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9 comments:

  1. Lulu5 March 2022 at 17:42

    It is hard to think of anything else Ellie. I will always wholeheartedly support people fighting for their freedom. I also feel for the mothers of the young Russian soldiers unknowingly thrust into hell. It is an impossible situation. Lulu xXx

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    1. Ellie Foster6 March 2022 at 13:54

      Thanks, Lulu. I agree with you - it's not just the Ukrainian people who suffer - many Russian families will also be suffering too. There are no real winners in war.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. sustainablemum5 March 2022 at 20:28

    I hear you Ellie, it is hard to know what to write. I too have not worked out what to write, if at all, as yet.

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    1. Ellie Foster6 March 2022 at 13:53

      Thanks, sustaianablemum. I am sure that people will have many views about the situation.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. crafty cat corner6 March 2022 at 09:44

    Were you aware that many countries have been moving troops and weapons all along the border with Russia in the Ukraine for a long time, this was a real threat to Russia. There is more to this war than just Putin causing trouble, we in the west are not blameless. When we went into Iraq nobody turned a hair. Unless you know the complete situation it's difficult to point a finger.

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    1. Ellie Foster6 March 2022 at 13:52

      Thanks, Briony. Yes, I am very much aware that the West is certainly not blameless in so many wars and conflicts.
      However, I cannot think that the way Putin has done this is right.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Crafty in the Med9 March 2022 at 12:14

    I totally agree with you and many of the comments posted here! I certainly think making war on another country is never ever the way to go! IMO if a more insistent diplomatic approach had been used Putin may have stepped back and a compromise could have been found! I do feel that there are a multitude of interests involved from various countries that this horrible war should take place. My own thoughts about what is the underlying cause of this sickens me! I think we have to look along the lines of the Petrol/Fuel dwindling resources, the Nord Stream Gas Pipeline conflict and also the need of the big powers to recuperate their economy and growth. Needless to say my heart goes out to the Ukrainians and most particularly to the children; the impact this will have on the children who are the innocent ones and who suffer without knowing why! Amanda x

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    1. Ellie Foster10 March 2022 at 09:40

      Thanks, Amanda. As I keep reading in other places, there are no winners in war.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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    2. Crafty in the Med10 March 2022 at 10:08

      How very right you are! A x

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