Elaine Kalynchuk
@kalynaelaine.bsky.social
President, Ukraine Genealogy Group of Edmonton and Area Society and founder at Trace Your Roots - Ukrainian Canadian Genealogy blog. I am also researching Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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New cover of The Week magazine
March 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
New cover of The Week magazine
The Ukraine Genealogy Group - Edmonton and Area Society is holding a Zoom session with Dr. Taras Lupul on March 26.
March 20, 2025 at 3:55 AM
The Ukraine Genealogy Group - Edmonton and Area Society is holding a Zoom session with Dr. Taras Lupul on March 26.
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Yesterday Putin agreed to stop attacks on Ukrainian power infrastructure. I won't tell you right now how many power facilities the Russians attacked last night, it needs time to watch their actions
however the Russians attacked a hospital in Sumy with an attack drone last night
#UkrainianView
however the Russians attacked a hospital in Sumy with an attack drone last night
#UkrainianView
March 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Yesterday Putin agreed to stop attacks on Ukrainian power infrastructure. I won't tell you right now how many power facilities the Russians attacked last night, it needs time to watch their actions
however the Russians attacked a hospital in Sumy with an attack drone last night
#UkrainianView
however the Russians attacked a hospital in Sumy with an attack drone last night
#UkrainianView
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A russian soldier proudly displays the skull of a Ukrainian child. Yet another face of the russian occupiers. Moral bankruptcy and savagery define the russians and their war against Ukraine.
#UkrainianView
#UkrainianView
March 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A russian soldier proudly displays the skull of a Ukrainian child. Yet another face of the russian occupiers. Moral bankruptcy and savagery define the russians and their war against Ukraine.
#UkrainianView
#UkrainianView
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🔥 Tens of thousands march to the center of Tbilisi, paralyzing the city with traffic jams. Protests in Georgia continue over election fraud and the government's refusal to pursue EU membership talks until 2028.
December 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM
🔥 Tens of thousands march to the center of Tbilisi, paralyzing the city with traffic jams. Protests in Georgia continue over election fraud and the government's refusal to pursue EU membership talks until 2028.
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🚀 🎯 Zelenskyy: We will continue strikes on Russian military facilities, increasingly relying on domestically produced weapons
Zelenskyy: We will continue strikes on Russian military facilities, increasingly relying on domestically produced weapons
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasised that Ukraine will persist in targeting Russian military sites, increasingly relying on domestically produced drones and missiles.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 21, 2024 at 6:37 PM
🚀 🎯 Zelenskyy: We will continue strikes on Russian military facilities, increasingly relying on domestically produced weapons
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⚡️Over 12,000 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale war, UN says.
Over 12,340 civilians were killed and more than 27,836 were wounded in Ukraine between Feb. 24, 2022 and Nov. 30, 2024, according to the United Nations.
Over 12,340 civilians were killed and more than 27,836 were wounded in Ukraine between Feb. 24, 2022 and Nov. 30, 2024, according to the United Nations.
Over 12,000 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale war, UN says
Over 12,340 civilians were killed and more than 27,836 were wounded in Ukraine between Feb. 24, 2022 and Nov. 30, 2024, according to the United Nations.
kyivindependent.com
December 21, 2024 at 3:26 AM
⚡️Over 12,000 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale war, UN says.
Over 12,340 civilians were killed and more than 27,836 were wounded in Ukraine between Feb. 24, 2022 and Nov. 30, 2024, according to the United Nations.
Over 12,340 civilians were killed and more than 27,836 were wounded in Ukraine between Feb. 24, 2022 and Nov. 30, 2024, according to the United Nations.
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⚡️Russian bombers detected in Alaskan air defense zone.
The planes did not breach sovereign airspace, the U.S. and Canadian military reported. Russian state media later claimed that the presence of Tu-95MS aircraft near Alaska was part of a planned operation.
The planes did not breach sovereign airspace, the U.S. and Canadian military reported. Russian state media later claimed that the presence of Tu-95MS aircraft near Alaska was part of a planned operation.
Russian bombers detected in Alaskan air defense zone
Russian state media later claimed that the presence of Tu-95MS military aircraft near Alaska was part of a planned operation.
kyivindependent.com
December 18, 2024 at 8:23 PM
⚡️Russian bombers detected in Alaskan air defense zone.
The planes did not breach sovereign airspace, the U.S. and Canadian military reported. Russian state media later claimed that the presence of Tu-95MS aircraft near Alaska was part of a planned operation.
The planes did not breach sovereign airspace, the U.S. and Canadian military reported. Russian state media later claimed that the presence of Tu-95MS aircraft near Alaska was part of a planned operation.
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A grocery store truck stolen from Ukrainian Kherson was spotted during the russian troops' evacuation from a Syrian base.
They transported it all the way from Ukraine! 🤔
They transported it all the way from Ukraine! 🤔
December 18, 2024 at 8:34 PM
A grocery store truck stolen from Ukrainian Kherson was spotted during the russian troops' evacuation from a Syrian base.
They transported it all the way from Ukraine! 🤔
They transported it all the way from Ukraine! 🤔
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Russian bombers detected in Alaskan air defense zone #Ukraine
Russian bombers detected in Alaskan air defense zone
kyivindependent.com
December 18, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Russian bombers detected in Alaskan air defense zone #Ukraine
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Today's the Day of Charity in Ukraine.
Here are 7 simple ways you can support us.
They don't require much effort and time, but they do help immensely.
u24.gov.ua
Here are 7 simple ways you can support us.
They don't require much effort and time, but they do help immensely.
u24.gov.ua
December 8, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Today's the Day of Charity in Ukraine.
Here are 7 simple ways you can support us.
They don't require much effort and time, but they do help immensely.
u24.gov.ua
Here are 7 simple ways you can support us.
They don't require much effort and time, but they do help immensely.
u24.gov.ua
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President Zelensky for the first time disclosed Ukrainian casualties after Trump erroneously said "[Ukraine] ridiculously lost 400,000 soldiers":
Ukraine
43,000 KIA
370,000 WIA (half returned to combat duty)
Russia:
198,000 KIA
550,000 WIA
Ukraine
43,000 KIA
370,000 WIA (half returned to combat duty)
Russia:
198,000 KIA
550,000 WIA
December 8, 2024 at 6:47 PM
President Zelensky for the first time disclosed Ukrainian casualties after Trump erroneously said "[Ukraine] ridiculously lost 400,000 soldiers":
Ukraine
43,000 KIA
370,000 WIA (half returned to combat duty)
Russia:
198,000 KIA
550,000 WIA
Ukraine
43,000 KIA
370,000 WIA (half returned to combat duty)
Russia:
198,000 KIA
550,000 WIA
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☕ Coffee + Genealogy Courses = Perfection! ☕ The 2025 Family History Academy lineup (Jan–June) is live! 🎉
From breaking brick walls to forensic genealogy, there’s something for everyone.
📅 Explore now: familyhistory.academy
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#GenealogyCourses
#FamilyHistoryAcademy
From breaking brick walls to forensic genealogy, there’s something for everyone.
📅 Explore now: familyhistory.academy
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#GenealogyCourses
#FamilyHistoryAcademy
December 8, 2024 at 7:16 PM
☕ Coffee + Genealogy Courses = Perfection! ☕ The 2025 Family History Academy lineup (Jan–June) is live! 🎉
From breaking brick walls to forensic genealogy, there’s something for everyone.
📅 Explore now: familyhistory.academy
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#GenealogyCourses
#FamilyHistoryAcademy
From breaking brick walls to forensic genealogy, there’s something for everyone.
📅 Explore now: familyhistory.academy
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#GenealogyCourses
#FamilyHistoryAcademy
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Blocked 10 spammers. “Gentleman” who come on to women to scam them, including Gen. Eric T. Hill, a real general whose identity was cloned over several social media platforms to get women and money. Be careful out there. Bluesky is a more “friendly” platform but there are still bad people on it.
December 6, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Blocked 10 spammers. “Gentleman” who come on to women to scam them, including Gen. Eric T. Hill, a real general whose identity was cloned over several social media platforms to get women and money. Be careful out there. Bluesky is a more “friendly” platform but there are still bad people on it.
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U.S. State Dept-backed Yale's School of Public Health research shows that Russian presidential aircraft and funds were used to take 314 children from occupied Ukraine between May and October 2022 and place them with Russian families. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Putin-controlled aircraft deported Ukrainian children, U.S.-backed research alleges
Russian presidential aircraft and funds were used in a program that took children from occupied Ukrainian territories, stripped them of Ukrainian identity and placed them with Russian families, according to a report by Yale's School of Public Health.
www.reuters.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:07 PM
U.S. State Dept-backed Yale's School of Public Health research shows that Russian presidential aircraft and funds were used to take 314 children from occupied Ukraine between May and October 2022 and place them with Russian families. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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An overnight Russian drone attack on Ternopil on Dec. 3 damaged energy infrastructure in the city, Mayor Serhiy Nadal said.
Russian drone attack on Ternopil damages energy infrastructure
An overnight Russian drone attack on Ternopil on Dec. 3 damaged energy infrastructure in the city, Mayor Serhiy Nadal said.
kyivindependent.com
December 3, 2024 at 3:10 AM
An overnight Russian drone attack on Ternopil on Dec. 3 damaged energy infrastructure in the city, Mayor Serhiy Nadal said.
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⚡️Protests erupt across Georgia in defiance of government's anti-EU stance.
Protests have now spread from Tbilisi to Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Telavi, Gurjaani, and other Georgian cities, sparked by the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks.
Protests have now spread from Tbilisi to Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Telavi, Gurjaani, and other Georgian cities, sparked by the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks.
Protests erupt across Georgia in defiance of government's anti-EU stance
Protests have now spread from Tbilisi to Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Telavi, Gurjaani, and other Georgian cities, sparked by the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2024 at 8:11 PM
⚡️Protests erupt across Georgia in defiance of government's anti-EU stance.
Protests have now spread from Tbilisi to Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Telavi, Gurjaani, and other Georgian cities, sparked by the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks.
Protests have now spread from Tbilisi to Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Telavi, Gurjaani, and other Georgian cities, sparked by the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks.
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So just a reminder. Do not interact with trolls, vatniks, russians and so on. Report and block is always the way.
#UkrainianView
#UkrainianView
November 29, 2024 at 9:02 AM
So just a reminder. Do not interact with trolls, vatniks, russians and so on. Report and block is always the way.
#UkrainianView
#UkrainianView
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A week after Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, was accused of being a “wrecking ball” jeopardizing global climate talks, Saudi officials are leading an effort to block a UN deal to tackle plastic pollution, negotiators said.
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM
A week after Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, was accused of being a “wrecking ball” jeopardizing global climate talks, Saudi officials are leading an effort to block a UN deal to tackle plastic pollution, negotiators said.
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"Russia’s army is larger now than in Feb 2022, but its quality has declined, says NATO's Admiral Rob Bauer, citing poorer equipment and training.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Russia's army bigger than two years ago but quality has decreased, says NATO official
Russia's land forces are bigger now than at the time of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but their quality has decreased since, a NATO top military official said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:58 PM
"Russia’s army is larger now than in Feb 2022, but its quality has declined, says NATO's Admiral Rob Bauer, citing poorer equipment and training.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power #Ukraine
Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power
Europe has reopened discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. According to a source, London and Paris are engaged in talks focusing on defense cooperation, with a specific emphasis on Ukraine. Both the UK and France are considering leading a foreign military contingent in Ukraine, driven by concerns over the implications of Donald Trump winning the upcoming US presidential …
www.uawire.org
November 25, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power #Ukraine
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⚡️ Russia attacked Ukraine with over 800 KAB bombs, 460 drones, 20 missiles this week, Zelensky says.
Over the past week, Russia has launched over 800 KAB-guided aerial bombs, nearly 460 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 24.
Over the past week, Russia has launched over 800 KAB-guided aerial bombs, nearly 460 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 24.
Russia attacked Ukraine with over 800 KAB bombs, 460 drones, 20 missiles this week, Zelensky says
Over the past week, Russia has launched over 800 KAB-guided aerial bombs, nearly 460 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 24.
kyivindependent.com
November 24, 2024 at 10:02 AM
⚡️ Russia attacked Ukraine with over 800 KAB bombs, 460 drones, 20 missiles this week, Zelensky says.
Over the past week, Russia has launched over 800 KAB-guided aerial bombs, nearly 460 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 24.
Over the past week, Russia has launched over 800 KAB-guided aerial bombs, nearly 460 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 24.