By Joe Lindsley, editor of Lviv Now
Lviv, Ukraine – This map has been circulating around the internet with a caption saying, ‘look how big Ukraine is, this will be a huge war!»
But there’s another way to see it:
A full Russian invasion might be implausible. Invading Ukraine is not like invading Lichtenstein. it is the largest country wholly within Europe.
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It is a country of people who, against all odds, and against the Berkut secret police, won their liberty in 2014 by peacefully but adamantly standing in the streets for months during a cold winter, in the Revolution of Dignity.
Citizens create a barricade in the streets of Kyiv during the Euromaidan Revolution.
Then months later, when Moscow tried to take Ukraine, the people, with fairly limited military assistance, protected major cities from Russian occupation.
Since then allies have trained and equipped the Ukrainian military. And despite their gentle-sounding language, the attitude of the people is fierce, such as women at an IT company learning how to shoot and fight with knives afterwork.
Ukraine is likely stronger than is being portrayed.
Because the situation can change rapidly, I ask that if you want quick updates, that you also follow on these channels:
My personal Telegram Channel: for the most rapid updates. I prefer Signal for secure communications but Telegram’s format is superior for reaching a wider audience, and unlike social media, it allows me to reach people directly without algorithmic interference.
Meanwhile, the city’s life continues. You can find the live music schedule here. And tomorrow please note this recently-added show at the Mad bar house.
Joe Lindsley, an American journalist (follow on Instagram or LinkedIn), is editor of Lviv Now
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Lviv Now is an English-language website for Lviv, Ukraine’s «tech-friendly cultural hub.» It is produced by Tvoe Misto («Your City») media-hub, which also hosts regular problem-solving public forums to benefit the city and its people.
