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“They should fight parasites that, for having money, live from my blood,” says the writer and soldier Chapeye
The heart-wrenching tale of Artem Chapeye, a brave soldier in Ukraine, reveals a profound and heart-shattering patriotic struggle. Despite his love for his war-torn country, Chapeye feels the burden of ungratefulness and disdain towards those who profit from the misfortunes of heroes.
As he walks through the haunting Babi Yar park in Kyiv, where history’s darkest shadows loom, he reflects on the scars of war and the neglect of those fighting for freedom. “To fight,” he boldly asserts, “you have to be an optimistic and, above all, not feel a victim.” What an inspiring sentiment, yet he grapples with the hollow reality of being a hero without recognition.
“I have fulfilled my country,” he cries out, “and now I have the feeling that my country does not turn with me.”
Wars are fought by the poor, and as the stark reality unfolds, Chapeye laments the vast inequalities that allow elites to avoid the battlefield while the brave soldiers bleed for their country. “Those who are in the front hate those in the rear,” he vocally asserts as he exposes the reality of the Ukrainian patriotic resistance.
“Until the war ends we will not understand what we have done,” says soldier Bogdan
His fellow soldier, Bogdan Bezpyatko, another unsung hero, stands testament to despair and endurance. From the frontline, he declares, “The Ukrainians who do not serve in the Armed Forces do not consider them Ukrainians.” What a fierce statement that captures the essence of a nation torn between valor and cowardice!
With almost three years of battle under his belt, Bogdan reminisces about his brother’s heartbreaking struggle after an explosion. In the face of unimaginable trauma, he returns to fight with a prosthetic leg—now that’s the spirit of patriotic struggle!
From mothers to soldiers, ordinary Ukrainians are weaving resilience through the fabric of society. Dubbed the “Spiders,” women in Vyshgorod create camouflage nets to shield their loved ones. “We protect our boys and support each other,” bravely states Irina Nikopol.
“A few weeks after the invasion, I divorced and came here, where I have lived again.”
The fight for freedom is not just on the battlefield; it’s in the hearts of those carving out a future for Ukraine amidst the ruins. As their deeds echo through time, it’s clear that true patriotic struggle isn’t just about bullets and bombs; it’s about the indomitable spirit that refuses to surrender!
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