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You see the term bandied about wildly out of context in the world of sport, but if you want to see what it truly is look no further than the valiant defenders of Zmiinyi (snake) Island.
What real heroism looks like. on 14:36 - Feb 25 by Professor
Valiant is the right word.
Seeing reports on Twitter of a young soldier sacrificing himself to blow up a strategic bridge.
I read things like that and see the footage of Ukrainians of both sexes and all ages picking up arms and heading for the front, then contrast that with wider European response.
I don’t know about anybody else but I’m feeling more than a little ashamed.
An idea isn't responsible for those who believe in it.
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What real heroism looks like. on 15:59 - Feb 25 with 4307 views
If the bravery and sacrifice shown there epitomises the spirit/heroism of the entire Ukraine, it will be bleeding bloody obvious that the Russians face an insurgency hell probably like no other. The Ukrainian president seems cut from the same cloth by refusing to leave also!
What will truly force multiply an insurgency hell is the fact that there are thousands of modern anti-tank weapons (unlike sanction hit Iraq where RPG's were the weapon of the day) along with military issue weaponry.... I guess a good few tons of military high grade explosives will be thrown into the mix also. That is good for making those roadside IED's as seen in other conflicts.
I would not be surprised if there has been advance planning and preparation for a likely guerilla war. If so? The Russians could be tied up for years (decades?) experiencing absolute hell on Earth.
Argus!
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What real heroism looks like. on 16:04 - Feb 25 with 4301 views
What real heroism looks like. on 15:50 - Feb 25 by Lohengrin
I read things like that and see the footage of Ukrainians of both sexes and all ages picking up arms and heading for the front, then contrast that with wider European response.
I don’t know about anybody else but I’m feeling more than a little ashamed.
I'm of a similar mind, reading between the lines the Ukrainians are putting up a decent fight despite the odds.
There are European countres who have not supplied any defensive arms to the Ukraine, at least the UK has. However Europe needs to do more now to back up Ukraine and NATO needs to park a division in Poland.
What real heroism looks like. on 16:04 - Feb 25 by JACKMANANDBOY
I'm of a similar mind, reading between the lines the Ukrainians are putting up a decent fight despite the odds.
There are European countres who have not supplied any defensive arms to the Ukraine, at least the UK has. However Europe needs to do more now to back up Ukraine and NATO needs to park a division in Poland.
One of many Putin's problems will be once/if he subjugates the Ukrainian people how does he propose to control the populace who by an overwhelming majority do not want to be part of Russia nor should they be . The fight will continue even after Russia's so called victory both in terms of political back lash and insurgency .
"In a free society, the State is the servant of the people—not the master."
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What real heroism looks like. on 17:15 - Feb 25 with 4246 views
What real heroism looks like. on 15:50 - Feb 25 by Lohengrin
I read things like that and see the footage of Ukrainians of both sexes and all ages picking up arms and heading for the front, then contrast that with wider European response.
I don’t know about anybody else but I’m feeling more than a little ashamed.
I feel your pain Lohengrin, but I think Ukraine is a line in the sand unfortunately for them, anything else from Putin will surely be met with force particularly if it's a bona fide neutral nothing to do with Russia medium sized European nation, then if we do next to nothing it really will be time to be ashamed.
Continually being banned by Planet Swans for Porthcawl and then being reinstated.
What real heroism looks like. on 16:32 - Feb 25 by Boundy
One of many Putin's problems will be once/if he subjugates the Ukrainian people how does he propose to control the populace who by an overwhelming majority do not want to be part of Russia nor should they be . The fight will continue even after Russia's so called victory both in terms of political back lash and insurgency .
He doesn't intend occupying the whole of the Ukraine for long, he intends regime change, I wonder where he learnt that one.
Continually being banned by Planet Swans for Porthcawl and then being reinstated.
Just remember the wars in the nineties, Bosnia etc. These people are hard as hell. They are courageous and willing to die for any cause for their country. It’s the Eastern European way.
A great believer in taking anything you like to wherever you want to.
What real heroism looks like. on 17:27 - Feb 25 by KeithHaynes
Just remember the wars in the nineties, Bosnia etc. These people are hard as hell. They are courageous and willing to die for any cause for their country. It’s the Eastern European way.
And actions like the one in the video is going to be the complete and utter opposite of a "hearts and minds" approach to get the population onside to accept an occupation.
Argus!
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What real heroism looks like. on 17:47 - Feb 25 with 4197 views
What real heroism looks like. on 15:50 - Feb 25 by Lohengrin
I read things like that and see the footage of Ukrainians of both sexes and all ages picking up arms and heading for the front, then contrast that with wider European response.
I don’t know about anybody else but I’m feeling more than a little ashamed.
Incredibly frustrated, sad and powerless. I can’t help but think of the the lovely guy from the company I worked with in Kyiv. Probably around 40. That guy is probably out with a gun in his hand. I look at the pen they gave me as a gift. Engraved with my name and the Ukrainian trident and I feel like crying.
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What real heroism looks like. on 17:57 - Feb 25 with 4186 views
What real heroism looks like. on 17:27 - Feb 25 by KeithHaynes
Just remember the wars in the nineties, Bosnia etc. These people are hard as hell. They are courageous and willing to die for any cause for their country. It’s the Eastern European way.
I was out there during that particular war ,not as a combatant, I'd left the Army by then , but delivering aid as many others did at the time. It was shocking seeing the destruction of a modern country then and the thought that this being repeated 30 years on because yet another power mad megalomaniac decides to do so is sickening .
"In a free society, the State is the servant of the people—not the master."
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What real heroism looks like. on 20:24 - Feb 25 with 4129 views
There's an article by Frank Gardener on the beeb suggesting that the Russians are finding this invasion far harder than they envisaged.
The Ukrainians are putting up one hell of a fight, good luck to them. We need to give as much support as we realistically can without starting a nuclear war.
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What real heroism looks like. on 23:20 - Feb 25 with 4010 views
What real heroism looks like. on 21:40 - Feb 25 by Scotia
There's an article by Frank Gardener on the beeb suggesting that the Russians are finding this invasion far harder than they envisaged.
The Ukrainians are putting up one hell of a fight, good luck to them. We need to give as much support as we realistically can without starting a nuclear war.
I was watching the news earlier, and saw the Ukrainian civilians getting weapons handed, I must admit.. I was like wtf, if faced with a similar scenario.. Handed a rifle, against trained military.
It seems like lambs to the slaughter.. :(
libera nos a malo
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What real heroism looks like. on 08:17 - Feb 26 with 3949 views
What real heroism looks like. on 23:20 - Feb 25 by Jack123
I was watching the news earlier, and saw the Ukrainian civilians getting weapons handed, I must admit.. I was like wtf, if faced with a similar scenario.. Handed a rifle, against trained military.
It seems like lambs to the slaughter.. :(
A lot of people are going to die. It's awful.
More worryingly I've just seen Putins TV address to the Ukrainian armed forces he seems to have lost the plot which is very concerning.
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What real heroism looks like. on 08:28 - Feb 26 with 3942 views
Yet when we show the slightest bit of pride or patriotism in these islands and her history or have the nerve to wave our countries flag it’s considered fascist, imperialistic, nationalistic and far right.
Somewhere along the way we have seriously lost our way.
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What real heroism looks like. on 15:56 - Feb 26 with 3844 views
I have several Ukrainian friends here and some have already left families and safe homes here to travel back to fight. Very emotional saying goodbye as sadly they might not return. They are well aware of this but went anyway. I have lived here for many years and whilst not being Polish,this is my home and I hope I'd have the strength to do the same.
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What real heroism looks like. on 15:58 - Feb 26 with 3839 views
What real heroism looks like. on 15:56 - Feb 26 by Polskijack
I have several Ukrainian friends here and some have already left families and safe homes here to travel back to fight. Very emotional saying goodbye as sadly they might not return. They are well aware of this but went anyway. I have lived here for many years and whilst not being Polish,this is my home and I hope I'd have the strength to do the same.
I hope your Polish friends are incredibly proud of the way their country has responded to the crisis.
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