WAR/ВІЙНА— PART 1

The first half of my virtual journal about the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

All of these stories were published on Medium before and then put together into this compilation.

December 22, 2021

The news is sending a clear signal — Russia is about to invade Ukraine. To many, the message causes a good degree of excitement and thrill.

One more problem that needs my genius solution — say many male experts on Facebook. It’s mostly men who are feeling concerned (excited) with wars, isn’t it?

When you live far away from a potential disaster, the news about it can send you into a galvanic spasm. At least, it can make you think about the privileges and blessings of living in relative peace.

I live in Ukraine, and I find such messages to be uppermost terrifying and, also, incredibly offensive.

I feel terrified because war is the most unpredictable happening, and I hate unpredictability, especially on such a large scale.

What will I do if tomorrow is war? Am I prepared? Can I run away when it all starts? Do plane flights get cancelled as soon as a Russian soldier enters my home?