I grew up in Kharkiv. Countless memories are tied to the main city square, which has now been bombed. Almost a year ago, I learned that my own childhood home was also bombed from the air and burned to the ground.

If you are wondering what you can do to help them, I am sure the people of Ukraine appreciate all the donations coming their way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Yet this is not enough. As president Zelensky said in his March 4 press conference, those world governments that care about Ukraine should immediately provide it with the equipment necessary for the brave Ukrainian army to defend its own air.

Please reach out to your government representatives to ask they do this NOW! We cannot wait for Putin’s army to capture another nuclear reactor or bomb another city like my Kharkiv to the ground.