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Old 25-02-2022, 04:08 PM   #12
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Default Re: Russia v Ukraine

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Originally Posted by FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0 View Post
That's a smart approach. If you can't get through to the leadership, get through to the people. It could work. But I fear it won't; the Russian people have been brainwashed in to thinking that the Ukrainians are the evil ones.

I live about 300m, as the crow flies, from where my grandmother and grandfather rest in eternity. They emigrated from the Ukraine after World War 2 ended and they had been displaced from their homes, and families, by the Germans.

My grandfather never really talked about his time as a youngster in the Ukraine. But, even some 25 years after he passed, I know he hated the Russians with a passion. Why? I'm not sure. But, I swear I can hear the earth above his grave stirring with what is happening now in his country of birth.
Maybe this link may explain your Grandfathers hatred of Russia; interesting commentary in the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK-yJD_fAtk
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