This Is Courage in Ukraine – Opinion

Vladimir Putin could have imagined that he would quickly grab all of Ukraine.

While there’s no doubt that he has the benefit of military superiority in weapons and numbers, the Ukrainians are not only tough fighters, they are fighting for their nation and they are showing a lot of raw courage in response to the Russian attack.

We reported on Thursday how 13 border guards told Russia they weren’t giving up and literally to “go f**k yourself” before Russia bombed the island; it is believed took them out.

Final words of encouragement to the incredibly courageous ukrainian citizens pic.twitter.com/cRYCzGRQtB

— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) February 25, 2022

Volodymyr Zelesky, President of Ukraine, called them heroes.

Zelensky is a brave leader and is acting as such. He had the opportunity to leave, knowing he was in his words, “target number one” on the Russian hit list. But the comedian and television star — the guy some thought was the joke candidate, the outsider who like President Donald Trump surprisingly won the seat — is staying to do what he can to give strength and support his nation. Just a few moments before, he stood here telling his followers: We, the leaders are here, and we will not leave.

⚡️Ukraine’s Zelensky posts a new video of himself and his team outside the presidential administration in Kyiv’s government quarter after rumors in Russian media that he’d fled. “We are here. We are at Kyiv. We are defending Ukraine.” pic.twitter.com/bgHyrsbVFs

— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) February 25, 2022

You don’t need the full translation to see the courage. It’s here.

“Good evening to you all. “Good evening to you all. The Head of the ruling Party is present, and the Chief of Office of the President, is also here. All of us are here. We fight for independence and the country we love. Glory to Ukraine.”

Here’s former president Petro Poroshenko saying he’s with a citizen brigade in the street with a Kalashnikov, and they will hold out (fight) Putin, “forever.”

“How long do you think you can hold out?”

“Forever.”

An ex-President of Ukraine @poroshenkoAs he talks, he takes out a Kalashnikov gun and civilian defense forces. @JohnBermanThe streets of Kyiv. pic.twitter.com/jxGl6BKgZR

— CNN (@CNN) February 25, 2022

Famous Hall of Fame boxers – the Klitschko brothers – were also vowing to fight. Vitaly is Kyiv’s mayor. Wladimir joined the reserves in February.

Wladimir Klitschko and Vitali Klitschko launch a joint video appeal after Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine by Russia…

[📽️ @Vitaliy_Klychko & @Klitschko] pic.twitter.com/uVG4NqtCff

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 24, 2022

Vitaly Skakun is a Marine Engineer reportedly stayed behindTo make certain a bridge was torched to slow down the Russian advance. He knew this would endanger his life.

Vitaly Skakun, who gave his life in order to destroy the Henichesky Bridge is hero.

Although the bridge had been mined, a Russian column was moving towards it and it was impossible to remotely detonate.

Skakun radioed to his unit and stated that he would perform it manually. Skakun said goodbye. pic.twitter.com/6gqIFxlc01

— Visegrád 24 🇨🇿🇭🇺🇵🇱🇸🇰 (@visegrad24) February 25, 2022

They are also showing their courage. To allow citizens to fight the Russians themselves, the government distributed arms to all who were able. They are also encouraging them to throw Molotov cocktails at the “occupiers.”

A Russian occupier was given sunflower seeds by this woman. Why? He curses and she says that if he dies in her country and is thrown to the ground the seeds will sprout. Then at least they will be happy. This woman must have some nerve.

Ukrainian woman meets Russian soldiers in Henychesk (Kherson region). They ask them about their origins and insist that they carry sunflower seeds. [so that flowers would grow when they die on the Ukrainian land] pic.twitter.com/ztTx2qK7kB

— UkraineWorld (@ukraine_world) February 24, 2022

Російські окупаційні війська зайшли в місто Геніческ.⁰Відео спілкування з російським загарбником розмістила на своїй сторінці в соцмережі ФБ місцева мешканка.⁰На відео російський військовий не відповідає на питання,яка мета його перебування в місті. ⁰Відео з’явилось о 13:28. pic.twitter.com/Lp95AJu1Tk

— НепоганаТетяна (@ian_tanya) February 24, 2022

Because of Russian bombings, many people in Kyiv use the subway as an escape route.

Residents gather in subway stations which are being used as bomb shelters, while Russia keeps launching air strikes against Kyiv.

Photos: Anadolu Agency pic.twitter.com/334UoZEhrL

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) February 25, 2022

Today #UkrainiansThe night was spent in the #Kyiv #KharkovSubway pic.twitter.com/BZqdxOkChp

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) February 25, 2022

They promised to fight.

I was talking to a young girl aged 25 in the Kyiv subway station. She answered immediately when asked her what she planned for the next days.

— Neil Hauer (@NeilPHauer) February 25, 2022

Molotovs at Kyiv
We are still waiting for the Russian tanks. pic.twitter.com/PKHPv5k9Ub

— Illia Ponomarenko (@IAPonomarenko) February 25, 2022

They took time to pray.

Christians Praise Jesus Christ as They Shelter in Kiev’s Subway Station pic.twitter.com/dNbOAHg33L

— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) February 25, 2022

They promised to fight until the very end.