A queue for free bread at a church in Irpin. Photograph: Peter Beaumont/The Guardian
The Guardian: Pawn shops and bread queues: poverty grips Ukraine as war drags on
People turn to handouts and pawning goods as Kyiv’s bustling bars belie reality of life in wartime for many
In the Treasure pawn shop in Kyiv, Oleksandra, 40, a well turned out woman in a hooded wool coat and Nike trainers, has come to redeem her sewing machines. Like all those visiting the store, she does not want to give her family name.
She says that when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, she was working as an accountant for a firm that employed 14 people, who were all laid off because of the conflict. Since then she has struggled to find regular work. With savings running out, like many others in Kyiv, she turned to pawning her possessions to get by, only finding a job a year later that allowed her to claim back her machines.
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WNU Editor: The above Guardian article is a depressing read. I also know that it is underestimating how dire the situation is for millions of Ukrainians who are now stuck in a cycle of poverty and deep suffering.
Not trying to make light of all this suffering but we have Ukraine beat. You should see El Paso, Downtown Frisco or Portland and more. There aren't any zombie's in Ukraine yet. If you take the 10 biggest Democrat run cities, the wounded/death tolls are probably similar to a slow day in the Russian/Ukraine war. We aren't being pounded with drones and arty, I'll concede that.
ReplyDeleteYou should see El Paso right now. Even I witnessed a high dude freaking out in Walmart today in Calgary. Society in the west is going down the drain real quick
DeleteHow’s Mississippi looking there bud
Deletethe usual bullshit
ReplyDeletedon't like Dem run cities? do not get a job there or visit. Stay in red-run states and see gun deaths versus gun deaths in blue states. see all other stats. We are supposed to be one nation, united so go your way ...sign up for proud boys.
Says the Antifa cheerleader
DeleteWho is George Soros and why is he bankrolling prosecutors across the United States? I never heard a liberal theory or explanation for that connection.
Deleteyea , Bismarck, North Dakota and Butte Montana have the same killing, drug and homeless problems as Frisco, Portland or Baltimore.
ReplyDeleteSorry bud, Liberal Dem run cities are hell holes. Go to BMore or Portland: dress nice, walk downtown about 10 or 11 at night and see what happens to you.
You progressive idiots live in the twighlight zone of sheltered communities surrounded by nice areas.
F you, you jerk. You ungrateful SOB . You are not worthy of the society handed to you by the hard work and sacrifice of better men.