Maria Romanenko 🇺🇦

This morning, #Kyiv was hit again. At least 9 people killed, dozens injured. Last month, I went back to #Ukraine with a group of Brits — to show what life looks like during war, far from the headlines. Here’s the report @TimScottTV & I created for @itvnews @GranadaReports:

How NOT to Flee a War is heading to #Warrington next! If you live in or near Warrington, get yourself a free ticket here to hear our story of escape from Russia’s full-scale invasion and what happens once you’re physically safe. Wed, March 11, 6:30-8pm bookwhen.com/westbrookfrien…

At @TEDxManchester today, enjoying the plethora of incredible speakers and immensely grateful to @herbkim, as always, for organising the event. #tedxmanchester #manchester

Shwmae from #Cardiff, the capital of Cymru! Really looking forward to delivering our How Not to Flee a War talk at the @SeneddWales tomorrow afternoon, followed by a talk at Le Pub in #Newport! Come see me and @jezmyers at one of the two — drop me a line and I’ll give more info

@Nici_Stahr @GME_1970 @AmmanfordAFC @francesbarber13 @choptopmoseley @DreyfusJames @ZealouslyQuoted @Ivorbaddiel @biggles35 @jezmyers @Jnastns @KaylaAdams___ @RachelRileyRR @ENortonHistory @vampywitchy @TomReadWilson Thank you! Are we seeing you tomorrow at the Senedd or in Newport?

@GME_1970 @AmmanfordAFC @francesbarber13 @choptopmoseley @DreyfusJames @ZealouslyQuoted @Ivorbaddiel @biggles35 @jezmyers @Jnastns @KaylaAdams___ @rommari @RachelRileyRR @ENortonHistory @vampywitchy @TomReadWilson

Standing with Ukraine cannot be symbolic. #Ukraine needs weapons. It needs real, enforced sanctions. #Russia must be forced to withdraw — now.

Ukrainians are tired of being called “resilient”. Resilience is what remains when the world hesitates. Give us the right to just live our lives. The right not to be heroic every day.

An anniversary we never wanted to mark. A date we never wanted to remember. Four years since #Russia launched its full-scale invasion of #Ukraine. For every Ukrainian, life split into “before” and “after”.

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@johnsweeneyroar John, I am so sorry. He was the sweetest angel. May his little soul rest in peace now and all my condolences to you xxx

Said goodbye to my old pal Bertie this morning. Fifteen years old. Fastest little dog you ever did see. RIP

This isn’t just about art. It’s about responsibility. And about choosing to remember — actively. Memory is a verb. #Ukraine #RussiaIsATerroristState

The portrait I’m holding in this photo is the one entrusted to me. In a couple of weeks, I’ll take it to the Welsh Parliament (@seneddwales), where I’ll speak about Vika’s work — and about what the Russians did to her.

“Memory is a verb” is a phrase I first heard in a speech given by a 16-year-old Ukrainian girl Anna. It stuck with me — because memory doesn’t live on its own. We have to do something for it. 🧵⬇️