www.kyivofmine.com

I thought that this perspective from Fareed Zakaria was spot on. Highly articulate and well thought out. I liked the metaphors he draws upon to tell this story. This is worth listening to more than once.

How will trust be restored? I can’t see this happening, unfortunately. And for those who know me, I am an optimistic person who believes in magic.

This is not only a problem in America but in so many democracies around the world. We can cast some of the blame towards social media, but whatever the reason, I put it down to one thing: GREED.

What could be a catalyst for trust to start being restored? I can’t picture this. And I have a healthy imagination. While Trump and his pals are stealing left, right and center, I can only see trust diminishing.

Greed is the biggest disease in the world today. And it is all around us. I don’t have to look much further than my own circle to witness greed. A very sad story when I sit here and think about it.

In 2018 we experienced the UEFA Champions League final. Ten of thousands of people came to Ukraine’s capital and with my limited sports knowledge I reckon most of them were Liverpool supporters. Sorry Liverpool lost. There would have been a big party that night, but alas, a lot of sad soccer fans went to bed early.

The atmosphere those few days leading up to the final that weekend was just incredible. No one in Kyiv ever experienced anything like this, and all the people who came to visit were blown away. They all experienced the magic that Kyiv has in abundance.

The final between Liverpool and Real Madrid took place at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium which was built in 1923 and it has been renovated three times, most recently in 2011 in preparation for the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. I was at the game – it was quite a thing.

I miss Kyiv. I dream of going back. To be at our home, and to live the magical life we once did. I know everything has changed since the Russian war started. But I know one day we will return. Ukraine will not be taken over by Russia. I do not believe that. I also know that there is a lot more pain still to come. Russia will not stop unless they are stopped. And right now, I don’t see the Western leaders doing nearly enough to stop this evil.

“There’s only one thing the West fears more than the fall of Kyiv. And this is the fall of Putin.”

If you want to learn more about Kyiv then watch Kyiv of Mine – you will be inspired. I am confident of that.

The film documentary series Kyiv of Mine went live two months ago. The motivation for this work, which goes back over a decade, is simple: Ukraine deserves a better conversation in the world.

The film series is working – it is doing exactly what it was intended to do. The numbers are modest but are growing slowly. The comments posted by viewers confirm that the film is doing its job. People are learning about modern Ukraine and about its beautiful capital. Of course, the war is still far from over, and things are more intense than ever. Ukraine will come out on top. I believe that with all my heart. Ukraine has truth on its side.

Here are some of the latest comments that viewers have posted on the YouTube channel :

That was really interesting and i never really knew Ukraine until now.

Wonderful film, a beautiful snapshot of Ukraine’s people, culture and hopes.

We watched all three parts and it only made us love and respect the Ukrainian people more than ever! These 3 chapters have shown us aspects of Ukrainians we would never have imagined . A lot of talent and thought went into these documentaries and is well worth the time exploring the content !

This series should be shown on every TV station in the West.

This is a powerful and honest series, pass it along for everyone to see. Slava Ukraini from the US!

This is fabulous and resonates with my experience of Ukrainians, both those who came here from 2022 and the students who visited me this year.

Wonderful movie if you want to understand Ukraine, without being physically there! I am saddened that very few people watch it. Ukraine deserves our respect, and love for standing up to the Orc hordes. Russia tried to break the Ukrainian spirit over the past centuries but never succeeded. Slava Ukraini.

Was informed about these series by Jonathan Fink. He was not lying…it looks great….looking forward to the other chapters. Greetz from Belgium and Slava Ukraini !

Looks like Kyiv will be The future Tourist destination of Europe. Unlike Russia. I hope it helps with the rebuild. Ukrainians look like nice, progressive people.

This is a fantastic film! I’m sharing and praying for you. I’ve written my reps many times in support of Ukraine. Thank you for helping this American understand your fight.

Wonderful film. Takes us through the the whole gamut of emotions. The whole world should see this.

Jake Broe sent me. Thank you for the wonderful , informative series

I’m not easily moved, but cried watching this emotional film. I’d like to visit your beautiful country. Lots of love from Sweden 🇸🇪. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

Thank you for creating this beautiful, heart-breaking and heart-warming series about the nation of Ukraine and its inspiring approach to life, while it is having to defend itself against the evil of russia. Ukraine must and will survive, and stupid and senseless evil will be defeated!

These are so wonderful. I hope you are still filming so we can keep following these journeys until we can celebrate success together.

How can this have so few views? I have seen many films and documentaries on Ukraine and this is among the best. The whole world needs to hear this story.

I am in tears. Thank you for making this film. Slava Ukraini!

All the West owes Ukraine a huge debt for holding the line against Fascism and dictatorship. Thank you so much for your courage and sacrifices.

America has an affect on everyone of us. If America wobbles we are all going to feel it. And the leadership of America is very concerning to say the least.

Values are what defines us. We are the choices we make. This is what our destiny is about. If we make bad choices then we enter into darkness. And in my view the warning signs are right in front of us, but, many of choose to ignore them. Why? Because Trump is doing some good. I personally don’t believe he is doing anything good because he has a good heart. He does what he does because of two things: money and his enormous ego.

If Trump continues on his path, and goes about his madness unchecked, then we should be prepared for a lot more darkness, because this man is one seriously nasty piece of work.

We are selling our souls by turning a blind eye, or, better put, by accepting his obvious flaws. Trump is untrustworthy – it is that simple.

US democracy works because every 4 years there is a peaceful transfer of power. Do you think Trump will go quietly into the night?

If there are any doubts about this from Americans (which is the key issue) then how can this man be leading the world’s most powerful nation?

Trump is all about his ego and money. Those are his drivers. Anything he does to help people is not by design, but rather, because it feeds these two drivers. The man has no values that any of us can relate to, but yes, he is good to Israel. So for those who love Israel they can live with his flaws. But, it will come bite us all in the ass. We should all know better. This man is not a leader that is going to leave a legacy that anyone wants to remember.

The other big concern is that what is going on in America is not only becoming normalized but before we know it (because Trump seems to have everyone under his spell) history will be rewritten and no one will even question this alternative insane narrative.

One day I will have to explain to the Bunster that the world went through a very dark period where everyone was so glued to Tik Tok etc. that no one tried to stop what was unfolding right before our eyes. A new norm that would make anyone run a mile. And yet, we don’t run a mile. We carry on our days hoping all will be ok.

On another note, Kyiv got hit so bad again last night. Most of the city is without water and electricity. And the genius Trump is just blah blah blah.