My beautiful Ukraine. I keep searching for the right words, yet nothing seems strong enough to reflect the pain, fear, and heartbreak I feel when I think about what my country and my people are going through. Even though I am thousands of miles away, distance does not lessen the emotional weight. It does not protect me from the constant worry, the late-night thoughts, or the helplessness that comes from watching your homeland fight for its survival. Every message, every news update, every story of resilience or loss feels like it cuts straight through me. And still, I know that whatever I feel is only a shadow of what Ukrainians are living through every single day.

I pray for everyone in Ukraine — for families hiding in shelters, for children who should never have to understand what war is, for the elderly who have seen more suffering than any human should, and for our brave defenders who continue to protect our country with a level of courage most people will never fully comprehend. Their strength is something extraordinary. It’s the kind of strength that comes from love for your land, your people, your history, and your future. I believe in them, and I believe in Ukraine. Despite all the darkness, I feel that victory is near. It has to be, because the spirit of Ukraine has already proven that it cannot be broken.

What I want to ask from you — no matter where you live — is simple: do not stay silent. Silence becomes a weapon in the hands of those who spread violence and fear. Let the world know what is happening. Talk about it, share the truth, stand with Ukraine in every way you can. Awareness matters. Voices matter. Pressure matters. There are moments in history when choosing to “stay out of politics” is actually choosing a side, and this is one of those moments.

And to my followers from Russia: do not let yourselves be fooled or manipulated. This is not your war. This is not something you chose. But you do have a choice now — the choice to speak up, to refuse to support a dictatorship, to use your voice in whatever safe way you can. I know it takes courage, and I know it can be dangerous, but silence only strengthens the system that brought this tragedy upon Ukraine and upon your own people as well.

The world is watching, history is watching, and one day you will look back and remember what you chose to stand for. As for me, I will continue praying, speaking, and supporting my country in every way possible. Ukraine has already shown the world what true resilience looks like, and I am endlessly proud to call it my home.