A Grumpy Veteran's Ukrainian Journey

This personal account details the author's experience in Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion. Initially drawn to the country for its affordability and democratic values, the author's peaceful exploration was interrupted by the escalating conflict. The narrative recounts the author's increasingly anxious anticipation of the invasion, their escape from Kyiv with their landlord, and the kindness and resilience shown by Ukrainian civilians. The account concludes with the author's return to the United States after witnessing the hardships of war firsthand.
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