Hello! My name is Yurii Kochevenko! I am a Ukrainian solder, an officer, a father and a son. I am defending Ukraine from Russia since 2014. I want on my own behalf and on behalf of my brothers in arms, to thank every American who, through their actions and citizenship, brought this decision closer



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  1. From his twitter:

    Hello! My name is Yurii Kochevenko!

    I am a Ukrainian solder, an officer, a father and a son. I am defending Ukraine from Russia since 2014. In the last few months the situation here on the front is critical. We rely on Western support and US support. And after yesterday Congress vote I know our partners are with us.

    We will fight but now we will have the ammunition to do it.

    Today I’ve got a lot of messages from my American friends. They had both joy and apologies, many warm words of support and most importantly – hope. A hope that things are going to get better. And I want on my own behalf and on behalf of my brothers in arms, to thank every American who, through their actions and citizenship, brought this decision closer. To every congressman and congresswoman who made this decision.

    There are still many hard trials ahead. But please remember, we are fighting for our freedom and yours. Together we are stronger.

    God Bless America! Glory to Ukraine!

    Source: https://twitter.com/Kochevenko/status/1782058368481292415

  2. My best wishes to Ukraine and its fighters.

    It’s very difficult to accept thanks for only doing what is right. But I am happy that it helps Ukraine.

  3. Perhaps you will be there for us when the time comes. Stay safe

  4. As an American who made calls, sent email and did everything I could to get this through, I want to thank you. Your and your comrades are the heros of the world. You are protecting the whole world from russia.

    SLAVA UKRAINIA

    Edit: I would like to add that I am embarrassed that it took so long and that so many of your comrades paid with their lives for our political mess.

    I am sorry that we didn’t do this 9 months ago.

  5. I’d like to apologize on behalf of me and all the Americans I know, that it took so long. I foolishly assumed when Lend/Lease passed *unanimously*, that our government was going to uphold our promise. We know who to blame, but not how to fix it til November. 

  8. I’m sorry that political games over here got in the way of us helping.
    Fuckin politicians.

    Slava Ukraini.

  10. The number of thank you messages from everyday Ukrainians is overwhelming! This form of gratitude to the US has never been witnessed before.

    When it should be our duty as a human to put the value of life over money! As an American I apologize for our failures to help sooner. I hope this funding boosts Ukrainian moral and shows that not all Americans believe the Russian propaganda BS.

    We know see truth!! Slava Ukraine🇺🇲🇺🇦

  12. I’m sorry its taking so long to get you so little support. It’s not enough.

  14. Is this the man we saw so often in the 2022 counteroffensive? If so, I’m incredibly happy that he’s still alive.

  16. Sorry the spending bill was delayed.

    Yuri…much respect!

  18. Please all of you heroes, and their families- stay safe !!

    This is the best news I’ve heard in *months*. Sorry it took so long.

    Will still donate a bit when I can afford it.

    Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

  20. “Ukraine, it’s Uncle Sam, can you hear me? On your left.”

  22. Thank you Yurii for defending your freedom. I wish our politicians had a smidgeon of your courage to stand up to poo 💩 tin. They should send 10 times more than what we have so far. As American citizens we will always support yor cause. Slava Ukraini !

  23. Stay safe, Yurii! May you soon be reunited with your family. Slava Ukraini

  24. I have never deployed my citizenship like I have for Ukraine 🇺🇦. I’ve been calling reps and senators weekly for months.

    Ukraine’s plight has led me into further acts of citizenship, taking time from work to seek out petition signings for causes, volunteering etc.

    Ukrainians have made me a better American.

  26. There was a time a fledgling United States needed help to secure its own independence from a (then) tyrannical regime. In that spirit I hope we as a people never forget the importance of defending and supporting our allies.

    Stay strong and keep up the good work

  29. Let us hope you can go back home soon. Let there be peace. And one Ukraine!

  30. As an American …I’m proud for the chance to support a righteous cause. I hope this is just the floodgates opening, and my country can provide MUCH more. When y’all WIN, I hope to come visit as a tourist. RESPECT

  32. Don’t thank us, we aren’t doing NEARLY enough…

    Thank YOU and all the brave heroes who have held the orcs at bay.

    Slava Ukraini!

  33. Thank you for risking your everything today to save everyone’s tomorrow.

  34. You are most welcome Sir! Sorry it took so long. As you can see by the vote total, most of US support you 100%. Slava Ukraine!

  35. As an American, we are embarrassed to have Putin traitors in our government, and horrified that they compromised our commitments to the Ukrainian people for 6 months until now. It is my hope that we give Ukraine everything it needs to vanquish the orc invaders.

  36. Bravo!
    Everyone knows what it means to Ukraine.
    Slava Ukraini 🙏🇺🇦

  37. Keep up the good fight! We’ll do what we can, but you, and every other Ukranian on the front lines and their families are the real heroes! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦

  38. I’m willing to support Ukraine as long as it takes. Especially with you rocking that Pilachu patch. Thanks for your brave service! And an obligatory fuck Putin!

  39. You are very welcome. Most us wish we were collectively doing more. We believe in you. Thank you for being true heroes.

  40. Yuri, as an American, I’m sorry it’s taking this long.

  41. Thank you hero! May peace find Ukraine soon and see the fall of Putin and his hordes. God bless you all! Slava Ukraini!

  45. You’re very welcome I was one of many that wrote to the government about passing the **I’m very sadden as an American it took this long for them to pass it!!! I’m truly sorry it took so long!!!!**

  47. I asked my piece of shit congressman to vote for Ukraine support.

    Of course, the old Putin Puppet didn’t vote for it. He can fry in hell.

    Слава Украины!!!

  48. Your gratitude humbles us, in the face of Ukraine’s sacrifice. I wish we’d do more.

    Slava Ukraine.

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