This is yet another abhorrent display of Russian imperialism.

[kristian_kiehling@mastodon.social]

This is yet another abhorrent display of Russian imperialism. During the opening ceremony, Anastasia Kucherova, a Russian woman living in Milan, carried the Ukrainian team placard anonymously. She considers herself "anti-war" and wanted to make a statement. Unfortunately, she didn't ask the Ukrainian athletes for permission, imposing herself on them much like Russian soldiers impose themselves on the Ukrainian people every day.

https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-conflict-olympics-sign-bb4f60ec811545a09fc009cd6eab05c9

[gonzo_askold@mastodon.social]

@Kristian_Kiehling

> Without being told that Kucherova was Russian, the athletes immediately recognized her origins and addressed her in Russian.
That was a sign for Kucherova of “some profound connection” between Russians and Ukrainians “that obviously could live on if not for the war.”

Yeah you kinda learn to recognize your mortal enemy by every measure possible, because you could be attacked even outside the conflict zone and russians are very bad at masking

[kristian_kiehling@mastodon.social]

@gonzo_askold The best thing is that this russian imperialist performed the stunt for 'Mr.Sandwich man':

"Kucherova said that a small amount of resistance on the second anniversary of the poisoning death of dissident Alexei Navalny was a way of reminding the world that the war continues, even as life elsewhere goes on."