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Porter's avatar

What a remarkable mini-memoir, fascinating and informative. You've added depth and detail to our understanding of recent Ukrainian history and the movement toward Europe. Thank you!

Have you two considered writing a joint memoir and having it published in book format? It would make fascinating reading and do much to raise the understanding and appreciation of Ukraine's battle to totally regain its freedom and strengthen its civil liberties and basic human rights.

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Two Grumpy Old Men on Ukraine's avatar

And yeah, a lot of the 'keys' to understanding Ukraine anno 2025 for sure can/must be found in understanding Ukraine anno 1998, 2014 and so on.... Ukraine is not unique in this, of course, it's just that very few of us (silly foreigners, hehe) we're in the country that long ago....

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Two Grumpy Old Men on Ukraine's avatar

Thank you so much. Well, you know, it's one of the few nice things about having been around for a while - you get a bit of perspective on things. And I'm very glad that you find it of value, really appreciate your words.

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Edward Bryant's avatar

I really enjoy the depth of knowledge and thoroughness of your essays. I am not especially ignorant, but I find myself much better informed after reading you work. Thank you.

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Two Grumpy Old Men on Ukraine's avatar

As I just wrote to Porter, I'm vety grateful for such kind words, makes the work worth doing.

Best, Michael

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John Maton's avatar

Excellent thank you. Very interesting. Of course it would be fantastic to find out if the parking ticket was paid. I would like to think so

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Two Grumpy Old Men on Ukraine's avatar

Thank you. Will follow up.

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John Maton's avatar

Thank you.

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Esther Jenkins's avatar

According to the comments on the linked Frank Martela article, it was dismissed today.

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Viktor Kovalenko's avatar

Interesting. This is a tiny glimpse into the turbulent but exciting romantic times when I lived in Kyiv. Thanks.

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rickster's avatar

'Islam Karimov – a brutal, primitive, vindictive little shite' - can't argue with that!

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Elizabeth Baer's avatar

TY for this historical review…Ukranians will, resourcefulness,

and righteousness is plain as day.

Slava Ukraini!

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Deborah solleveld's avatar

Amazing history lesson🤗

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Two Grumpy Old Men on Ukraine's avatar

Thank you do much, appreciate it.

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