Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
Professor of Economics, Board Member, Founding Rector of American University Kyiv
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On this day in history, November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell — a moment that marked not just the end of a barrier, but the beginning of the fall of the Soviet Union.
All empires eventually fall. So will the russian empire.
All empires eventually fall. So will the russian empire.
"The big debate is whether it's russia's war or Putin's war. Unfortunately, it's russia's war. Every russian, myself included, has a responsibility for the crimes committed in Ukraine."
Gary Kasparov, Russian dissident and one of the greatest chess players of all time
Gary Kasparov, Russian dissident and one of the greatest chess players of all time
"Never have I been so ashamed of my country."
Boris Bondarev, Russian diplomat, resignation letter, May 23, 2022
Boris Bondarev, Russian diplomat, resignation letter, May 23, 2022
Data on fallen volunteer soldiers from different countries who gave their lives for Ukraine as of October 27, 2025.
Here are the 21 countries whose soldiers have made the greatest sacrifice.
In total, volunteer soldiers from 65 countries around the world have died defending Ukraine.
Here are the 21 countries whose soldiers have made the greatest sacrifice.
In total, volunteer soldiers from 65 countries around the world have died defending Ukraine.
“An honorable person will not be drawn into an argument, but every fool is quick to quarrel.”
(Proverbs 20:3)
(Proverbs 20:3)
"I looked in Mr. Putin's eyes and I saw three letters - a K, a G and B."
Senator John McCain, 2008 campaign speech
Senator John McCain, 2008 campaign speech
"Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God."
(Proverbs 14:31)
(Proverbs 14:31)
“Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at something that doesn't really matter.”
- Dwight L. Moody
- Dwight L. Moody
US intelligence sees no signs of russia's willingness to compromise on Ukraine, and Putin is now more determined than ever to continue the war.
Source: NBC News
Source: NBC News
Hungary seeks to form an anti-Ukraine bloc with Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Source: Politico, Live Ukraine
Source: Politico, Live Ukraine
"The war won't end until Putin loses."
Anne Applebaum, journalist and historian, The Atlantic, 2022
Anne Applebaum, journalist and historian, The Atlantic, 2022
"Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a colonial war."
(Timothy Snyder, historian, Yale University lecture, 2022)
(Timothy Snyder, historian, Yale University lecture, 2022)
Today, the russians used rockets and drones to level an entire neighborhood in Kherson. There are dead and wounded.
Trump: “Vladimir (Putin) was supposed to win that war in a week, but he’s entering the fourth year.”
"Do what is just and right. Rescue the oppressed from the hand of the oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the orphan or the widow."
Jeremiah 22:3
Jeremiah 22:3
“ICE is planning on buying a tool that will let it see hundreds of millions of phones' location data.”
This is what people voted for - a total control of the government over privacy.
This is what people voted for - a total control of the government over privacy.
Reposted by Maksym Polyakov
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 11
Russian thereorists dropped an aerial bomb on a church in Kostiantynivka — people were killed and injured.
Police also found a two-year-old boy at the scene. The child survived.
Police also found a two-year-old boy at the scene. The child survived.
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 10
Trump did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
It was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado.
It was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado.
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 9
Russian terrorists are “liberating” the Donbas: in Sloviansk, they shelled a residential area, wounding seven people, and in Kostiantynivka they burned down the Holy Dormition Church.
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 9
“Putin's Russia is basically a mafia with a flag.”
Garry Kasparov, Russian dissident and world chess champion
Garry Kasparov, Russian dissident and world chess champion
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 7
Ukrainian families cooking food over open fires outdoors.
The photo shows Shostka, in the Sumy region — the city has been left without electricity and gas, and water is being supplied on a schedule.
The photo shows Shostka, in the Sumy region — the city has been left without electricity and gas, and water is being supplied on a schedule.
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 7
Ukraine 1941 and 2024.
Ukraine 1941: German 𝐍𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐬 executing local civilians — and proudly photographing it.
Ukraine 2024: Russian soldiers executing local civilians — and proudly filming it.
We once said, “Never again.”
Yet it’s happening again — today, in Ukraine.
Ukraine 1941: German 𝐍𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐬 executing local civilians — and proudly photographing it.
Ukraine 2024: Russian soldiers executing local civilians — and proudly filming it.
We once said, “Never again.”
Yet it’s happening again — today, in Ukraine.
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 6
I want to thank Kyiv Post for publishing the story commemorating “The Ultimate Sacrifice” of Vlad Seniuk.
You can read the story here: www.kyivpost.com/opinion/61014
Also, here are the links to support his family:
• PayPal: www.paypal.com/donate/?busi...
• GoFundMe: gofund.me/e1e285b0a
You can read the story here: www.kyivpost.com/opinion/61014
Also, here are the links to support his family:
• PayPal: www.paypal.com/donate/?busi...
• GoFundMe: gofund.me/e1e285b0a
Reposted by Federico Ortino
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 5
She was 15 — Anastasiia Hrytsiv. Killed by a Russian missile in Lviv overnight, along with her entire family.
They died together, in their own home — torn apart in seconds.
Just another Ukrainian family wiped out by Putin’s war.
Source: Kyiv Post
They died together, in their own home — torn apart in seconds.
Just another Ukrainian family wiped out by Putin’s war.
Source: Kyiv Post
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 5
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice."
Proverbs 31:8-9
Proverbs 31:8-9
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 4
Video showing russia’s attack on a passenger train traveling from Shostka to Kyiv. The strike hit the train at the railway station in Shostka, the Sumy region. Dozens are injured, including children.
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 3
Former Trump spiritual adviser and Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl. Earlier, Trump described Morris as a “great person” with a “great reputation.”
Still surprised that Trump doesn’t want to release the Epstein files?
Still surprised that Trump doesn’t want to release the Epstein files?
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 3
“If there is a shutdown I think it would be a tremendously negative mark on the president of the United States. He’s the one who has to get people together.”
— Donald J. Trump in a 2011 interview on NBC's Today show.
— Donald J. Trump in a 2011 interview on NBC's Today show.
Roman Sheremeta
@rshereme.bsky.social
· Oct 3
“Ukraine is not iust defending its own land; it is defending the idea of a free world against tyranny.”
Garry Kasparov
Garry Kasparov