Ukraine Donation Appeal · 2:08pm Feb 26th, 2022
Before I post this I want to say that you should do some research into any organisation that you donate to, as there are likely to be a lot of smaller “charities” out there right now trying to scam well intentioned people out of their money.
I won’t provide any links. Have a good look for charities that you agree with and seem reputable.
(Copy and pasted effort post I wrote)
If you actually give a fuck about this you should donate, and not a small amount. If that’s all you can donate cool, but if you can donate more you should give a decent amount.
This is a precedent that we can’t allow to be set. EVERYONE should donate something if they value the integrity of what are otherwise sovereign, peaceful, first world nations.
As I said, an invasion like this isn’t a precedent that can be set without massive consequences against the aggressor. If devastating losses are not felt on the Russian side this will embolden not only their own imperialistic efforts, but also those of other countries like China, Saudi Arabia and other expansionist powers.
The envelope will only be pushed further and more shocking steps may be taken by Russia or other powers that endanger the security of us all if they are lead to believe that this is the kind of thing you can get away with or benefit in any way from.
Every nation in the world is watching what is happening in Ukraine right now. While this particular conflict is unlikely to directly affect any other country what comes of it will set the ethos for decades to come.
Depending on the outcome this could further strengthen the sovereignty of every independent state in the world, or throw the world into a chaos in which powers like China feel more and more confident to take countries like Taiwan or other neighbours, seeing that Russia got away with the exact same thing and profited from it.
No ill will should be held towards the Russian people, but their country has to be absolutely decimated by this militarily, economically, diplomatically, and in terms of moral as an example to any other country with particularly grabby hands.
wise words, friend and good hearted attitude