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I thought of going to help Ukraine in the front lines as a private of finnish army, volunteering myself. But I found out they only take higher ranking military personnel there from here. So I guess I just... I don't know. I know some people donate money to Ukraine but my money goes to helping nature be preserved and revived here too. That's to me more important than any human issues. I'm like Pentti Linkola mentality, with that. Not that I live outdoors now, haven't for some years, but... I guess I could again, if I took it up. Priorities. But still, if it wasn't for nature's need for help from stopping other humans destroying and punishing forests, I'd have my first priority on Ukraine front. Too bad I'm not a professional sniper with no injuries and such, but I could still help if they'd let me, and if it was my first priority. Right now they're logging wood from an ancient forest in Ivalo, northern Finland, or Inari was it... but that's what I'm here to stop now, or at least have them not do clear cutting (avohakkuut) but spare at least some of the trees there. I know some tree cuttings can be good for the forest, but you're not supposed to cut the whole damn forest. Especially not for heating hotels when we'd have earth-warming (maalämpö). I was about to go there to stand between a tree and the logger, so that they'd have to cut through my body first before the tree, but when I asked the greenpeace representative about where exactly there was the logging grounds, so that I'd go there, the guy convinved me that if I'd go alone, they'd just cut all trees down more likely. That's the only reason I stayed home. It's sad I seem to be the only one having any real interest in this. Forests, especially ancient forests, are our greatest treasure in this land. They are a great treasure to anyone who spends time there. That why I want to protect them, and also because I don't believe in humans being somehow "above" other species morally or ethically. Trees are good living beings. Sorry, I always post long comments even though I don't do it on purpose. But, Ukraine has my support for what it's worth. Slava Ukraina! Mikko Murmeli
Other refugees in Finland have started to complain about Finns liking the Ukrainians so much. Well gee, if they act humble and are already working/studying, I wonder why we like them??😂😂 Seriously, NEVER had an issue with them.
Imagine your male relatives giving their lives in a defensive war, starving for days, drinking their own piss, having pneumonia every few months, constantly knocking on the door of death... then you migrate to a peaceful country and live a lavish life of hedonism. Women are amazing.
Are you stupid? Many of them have kids. And there are tons of volunteering women on the front lines as well. The country needs to be kept running even during wartime, who do you does all that work?
0:23 Wrong statement. It wasn't Russia which invaded the Ukraine. It was Mr. Putin, who had the idea and insisted on having it carried out. Don't blame the Russian people for it.
Oh what a noble worries of "the white man yankee". For some reason he missed to worry about us Yugoslavs as well for our killed country For the same unknown reason he "forgets" about Palestinians, Libyans and many others.
Temporary? Many of them will assimilate till the war is over and living conditions improve there. Better accept the facts. Prevents of false hopes and helps everybody to go on. They need as fast as possible jobs. It helps to feel useful and productive than fret over things that can’t be changed so fast.
Just followed the story as " calmly as a Finn" from Nederland. I couldnot understand with all due respect that the Finnish boyfriend thinks that " Ukraine is more advanced yhan Finnland" , as for me Finnland must be at the vanguard of so many essential developments. But apart from that , absolutely intriguing and I feel happy today seeing that so many Ukrainians have found shelter in that safe and solid Finnland . Best wishes from Nederland.
Ukrainians are the most adorable people on earth. There are Ukrainian refugees in Sweden as well as in whole of the Nordics and they are highly appreciated. Hardworking and brave people, true Slavs. 🙏
Man, all of humanity is on display these days, from chilling, unimaginable horribleness, to heartwarming goodness. Thank you. Дякую. Kiitos. ❤💔🇺🇦🇫🇮❤🩹❤
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The same when we French people go to Greece or spain : people are speedy Gonzales. 😆 And in northern countries it's the opposite. A lattitude question may be.
glad to see that Ukrainians are being welcomed into Finland with open arms so to speak considering that during the Winter war where many Finns died defending their land against conscripted Ukrianian soliders of the Soviet armies under Stalin - a rather under covered story that needs to be discussed no matter how painful the memories, in my opinion, as I continue to maintan that: Ukrainians must now face the possibility of death defending their land against Russia or risk again being conscripted as little Russians to fight in Putin's further wars of Russian imperialist expansion and pacifying its neighbours at a latter date where they risk being sent in "Russian meat wave attacks" Rus exercitum delenda est!
Obviously you are unfamiliar with the facts or are deliberately ignoring it. You ignore the fact that Ukraine bombed their own citizens since 2013. Russia was requested to protect these people and only intervened 9 years later when they were asked by desperate Ukranian citizens to stop the attacks of the Ukrainian government on them.The real despots here are Poroshenko and Zelensky. But you in your ignorance blame Putin. What are you smoking?
Welcome friend. There were a surprising number of Ukrainians already in Australia, many came as displaced people found in Germany at the end of the War.
@johnzarn "These people play the victim..."? No playing involved. They are citizens of a country illegally invaded by Russia. "...but know full well that Russia is a good place to live"? What does that have to do with the price of cabbages? "These people..." are Ukrainians, NOT Russians. They have NO interest in living in Russia, or being Russian either.....
The propellers on the APC are cool! I want a ride on the APC! The history about the symbols used on some of the tanks is very important since history is always very nuanced. Great video
We have Ukrainian friends. Sadly they are here because the war. Absolutely wonderful people! Hard working, humble and decent people. I can say if it's up to me you have permanent home in Finland if you want that.
Most of these ukrainians living in Finland won't go back in Ukraine once the war will be over. The ukrainian population implosion already happen and it won't be fix.
0:25 Videon editoijalle huomioksi, ensi kerralla kontrastia ihan ihan vähän alemmaksi niin ei valkoinen ole luonnottoman kirkas :) Muuten hyvä video, keep up the good work!
Beautiful voices, it’s a shame that an elderly despot has inflicted so much pain and suffering on millions of innocent people. Shame on the Russians for being a passive human mass, not real people with a sense of dignity. Thank you Finland for harbouring these great people in their time of need. You have had your bitter taste of Russian imperialism in the bygone years. The heroism of your grandfathers and fathers will never be forgotten as will not your own contemporary kindness. Love from Canada 🍁 We have quite a few people of Finnish origin in Northern Ontario which, with its abundance of lakes and forests, resembles Finland a lot.
Ukrainian resistance to that despot has also helped complete Ukrainian national identity and reinforce Ukrainian self-respect. It is crucially important to stand with Ukraine and keep helping Ukraine, as a fellow democratic country. If we help defend Ukraine as a fellow democracy, if we defend its citizens and independence, we will also defend our democracies.
@@ZemplinTemplar But we don't! At 1st they all wanted Ukraine to collapse the fastest under Russian bombs, pass to another next subject and then business goes on.
which country fostered Finland as an independent nation Ukrainians, Swedes or Russians? just keep pokung the bear, and you will see that your "friends" will sell you in a heartbeat! once situation drastically changes Finland becoming Swedish province or teritory divided by Sweden and Russia is not off the table.
It's interesting that only russians still thinks like imperialists. They often talking how Poland will take part of Ukraine and Hungary will take some part. The era of empires are over, getting territories with several millions people that will hate your country won't benefit you. Main resources today are people and ideas, not slaves and lands. Every country can easily buy things from another, you don't need to occupy lands to get their product, just buy it.
@puzzled012 Did you earn your potato? Finland had to fight off Russia at least TWICE to gain and retain its independence. "just keep pokung the bear, and you will see that your "friends" will sell you in a heartbeat!"? Typical Russian exercise in projecting Russian attitudes onto other countries where they simply do NOT fit. "once situation drastically changes Finland becoming Swedish province or teritory divided by Sweden and Russia is not off the table"? Seriously? Dude! You have to stop listening to Putin's 'Ruskie Mir' bullshit! Sweden is about as likely to cooperate with Russia to divide Finland as Hell is to win the Stanley Cup.
😀 Challenge yourself out of your comfort zone, no more "finnish" pretext and make someone's day better with a simple how are you. You don't know How Much they need it (and how happy you will feel about it yourself). One day someone else will help you in Your moment of need
You really should act on these thoughts. For example, I've complemented totally random people in the queue in the grocery store or just randomly when going somewhere and I can promise that not a single person has reacted negatively to it :) It will reward you in the end :) And yeah, I'm finnish also.
i dont have the skills to distinguish it. both are very close slavic languages, closer than estonian and finnish. Many ukraineans speak russian primarily. Depending from where they are and how they grew up. So, a finn is not able to tell - if a person is russian or ukrainean. Better to not judge a person based on the language.
I am glad you are interviewing this fabulous writer with unique insights into Portugal and Europe. Tomi has a talent for doing stories that are of great interest to the general audience and also to those more focused on cultural, historical and literary themes ,unpretentious too. Please share!
