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Anna Bowles's avatar

Good luck recharging a little, Counteroffensive guys. You do great work.

Anna Bowles's avatar

Btw I'm coming back to Ukraine to recommence reporting at the end of February (probably from the east, not Kyiv). Ukrainian voices are best, but you can't be expected to shout until your throats rupture when the world is barely listening.

Anna (community manager)'s avatar

Thank you for standing with Ukraine and for choosing to return and tell those stories. You’re absolutely right, Ukrainian voices should lead but international attention and accountability still matter a lot. As you are planning to head east, what stories do you feel are being most overlooked?

Anna Bowles's avatar

I don't think there's a specific kind of story that's being overlooked - though if anyone has one I could certainly try to cover it! - it's more that I want to remind the international audience that Donetsk oblast is not just territory but PEOPLE. When we hear Trumpian insanity about giving the whole area to Putin, that doesn't mean 'ceding land to end the conflict' it means, for example, handing over tens of thousands of destitute pensioners, and those who stay to support them, (https://annabowles.substack.com/p/just-keep-moving) to an invading army with a track record of mass torture.

Alanna Sweeney's avatar

Sending love to the whole team - thanks for your hard work in such a hard time. Stay safe, rest, and we’ll see you next week <3

Alene Beese's avatar

Wishing you all warmth and comfort. Bless you all for your bravery in order to bring us the truth.

Ellen Friedman's avatar

Resting is a form of resistance. You are all amazing and so appreciated. Glad you are doing what you need in order to keep telling the truth about Ukraine. Thank you for what you do.

Anna (community manager)'s avatar

Thank you for understanding and for such thoughtful words.

MPT's avatar

I admire all of you for your courage, dedication and sacrifice. Time to rest, and be with family is important and necessary. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and needed. I only wish the current US admin was more concerned about the people of Ukraine instead of the comforts of the Butcher of Bucha. I hope the EU can counter the lack of US support under the failing trump admin. . I hope you able to get some rest ad warmth this week and in the years to come once this war of Russian aggression ends..

Anna (community manager)'s avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support, it truly means a lot to us. We all hope for peace, rest and warmth once this war and Russian aggression finally ends!!!

Cheryl Shigaki's avatar

Take a good break! Try to stay warm, visit family, get some sleep. Your personal comments today are touching. I appreciate all that you do.

Diana's avatar

Oh you dear dear people. So fragile yet so brave. May your week off bring some inner quietude.

Jean Smith's avatar

Please take a break. Caolan Robertson is also taking one and I hate to speak for everyone BUT certainly the pressure of this ghastly Russian winter offensive is taking its toll and we want you all to take care of yourselves. Praying for everyone. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🙏 🙏🙏

Anna (community manager)'s avatar

Thank you for your compassion and for caring so deeply about everyone affected. Taking care of ourselves is important and messages like yours warm our hearts 🫂

Ray Lowe's avatar

Team Counteroffensive: glad to hear you are getting a little respite. I pray that you all find the joy and peace in the everyday, mundane things of life. Myroslava, the video of you as a little kid look SO much like one of my granddaughters ... a reminder that humans are much alike wherever they are, war or no war.

verne's avatar

take good care of your very good selves. a very humble thank you for such great reporting amidst such dire conditions

Steven Frazier's avatar

Rest warm, Counteroffensive friends, during this coming week. Destress as much as you can, knowing that we'll be here to welcome you back when you're rested and (hopefully) renewed. It's been a looooong war now, and you all deserve a break. Slava Ukraine!!

Paula's avatar

It’s a rest well deserved and much needed, I am sure. I wish you all a good rest, recuperation, good health, and warmth!

Ann Starkey's avatar

We're here, keeping the faith. Take care.

Barry Kenny's avatar

Look after yourselves, such a brutal winter in so many ways, and thanks for your reporting.

Carey White's avatar

Right on! Hope you all have a wonderful break. Take care of yourselves!

Tim's avatar

You all are on the front lines and we SO APPRECIATE everything you do! The entire world is experiencing an upheaval and stress runs high everywhere. I'm very glad you're all taking a break to rest up, recharge and getting a psychological time-out.

Heroyam Slava! Slava Ukraini!

🇺🇦 💙💛💙💛 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 💙💛💙💛 🇺🇦

#StandWithUkraine