The images from Ukraine in recent weeks are some of the most disturbing the world has seen in years. At a time of such destructive conflict, it is hard to imagine positives coming from the unconscionable behavior of Russian president Vladimir Putin. However, one thing that has become clear as the invasion plays out is the role freedom plays in inspiring and galvanizing a nation.
Freedom is a simple word; one common definition is “the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.” Since declaring independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukrainians have largely enjoyed the freedom to chart their own course over the last 30 years. This freedom has permeated their souls, and it shows in how they are standing up to unfathomable Russian aggression.
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