It's sad that this is happening😔

As you said: This war should not have ever happened.

I wish I could give you (and anyone who reads this) some motivational speech, but I, unfortunately, can't think of anything😔

Ukraine/Russian people: Please stay safe :(

Let's all hope and pray that this insanity will end very quickly

Thank you for your support! qwq I hope it will over soon too, but it really depends of too many things :<

Yeah *sigh*

*sad russian sound* T-T

Daww ;.;

Not a good time for anyone for sure. Here's a list that might help you in the future if things get more restricted for you with paypal/swift:

https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10145978/

stay safe

Oh, thanks a lot, seems helpful!

I don't think anyone with critical thinking skills should blame the Russian citizens. I've worked with many artists from Russia and all I see are a hard working wonderful bunch of people. You can't control your government any more than we can.

A lot of my favorite artists are opening up for commissions now to be worked on in the next few months. I know people will understand.

Thanks for the support! I hope the sanctions work. It's like with cancer: have to kill the cancer with chemotherapy before the living cells die. It is impossible not to admire the unity of the world against a common tragedy.

Yes, most likely, I will take some commissions. What can I do haha :'c

Please stay safe... I know what it is to live in a dictatorial country. I was born in Cuba in Dec. 1959 after Fidel Castro took over in January of that same year. I was able to leave with my mother and sister to America in 1969 via Mexico. It was not a picnic since I almost drowned crossing the Rio Grande. It was either that or Spain and stuck there for years. I'm proud of the Ukrainian people fighting back... Putin did not plan on this. Only time will tell what will happen.

Hugs

Oh, I can't even imagine how you felt then! I'm glad you escaped this horror. ;A;
Yes, I am proud of how Ukrainians fight back. If only my people had this much power...

Hugs

If someone from the US sends a bunch of money to someone in Russia, will that help? I have a friend I sent $200 to and did not convert it to RUB, and wondering if that will even help them

I'm not sure about the direct transfer of currency, but we cannot withdraw dollars through Paypal - we have an automatic conversion to rubles during the withdrawal to the card :[

Thanks for your support 💚

And thank you too! <3 <3 <3

The Russian people are not to blame for this. It's all on him. I hope more people realize the reality.

I have seen so many Russians stand up against this unfair war. Hope that it all ends soon and that all Ukraine and Russians civilians will get peace.

I hope so!
Now we need also more people in Russia unite and be able to rise up against criminal actions.

https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10145978/
Вот, наткнулась на этот журнал, может будет полезен...
Я даже не представляю, что будет, если ПП отключат. Хорошо, если найдутся аналоги, а у меня даже регистрации нет, чтобы их пощупать ((( очень надеюсь, что ПП выгодно у нас находится

Да, Саймон уже прислал :'3 Спасибо! Я тоже надеюсь, что до такого не дойдёт, но в любом случае лазейки останутся, думаю. Не волнуйтесь раньше времени uwu

All of this is just so sad. I hope you can stay safe and get through this

Thanks for your support! I really hope that nobody come to my house because of the tweet (now they started taking people directly from their homes) :'c

Oh God I really hope not.

Please help the residents of Russia too.
I saw this unfold with surprise, myself. I knew Russia didn't have the resurces for a military invasion, and gueess what? russian footsoldiers paid the price too, being stranded in the Ukraine with no fiuel, no food, and of course being ordered to press on anyway. and all of this comes from the Russian pockets too. who are already not rich
All because of one man in the Kremlin.
And yeah Putin threatened my country too (Sweden) just because they made good anti-tank weapons. It's all unbelievable. that he did this, that everyone fell in line in the military... and it seems to just be destructive and nothing else.

If there's anything I can do to help you, let me know.

The worst thing is that even the mothers do not know where their sons are now. The state media lies about the number of deaths, they say that everything is fine. The bodies are not even taken home.

It seems to me that Putin quarreled with most of the countries even before these events. His main message was that Europe hates us and wants to capture us. As a result, russian people are more important to Europe than to our own government.

Thanks, I really appreciate it! ;A;

It's so terrible and sad to see what's going on over there, but reading what everyone has to say about it is so important so keep talking!

I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to be in a place you can't stand up for what's right, or to not feel safe in your home... I hope for the best for you and the civilians of Russia who feel strongly against this war and for the people of Ukraine. Everyone is hurting for something that is so needless, lead by a mad man.

Thanks! I also think that this should be talked about as much as possible and more often!

Unfortunately yes. this is our reality. Sometimes people come to court because of repost, sometimes because of picture in social networks, almost everyone is being grabbed at rallies now. I really hope that soon we will be able to feel free.

It's the hard truth, the man has murdered, jailed or chased off every political rival who stood a chance of deposing him from within; he's skirted term limits flagrantly and stacked every position of power with loyalists. When all other options fail, there's only force left.

Either from inside, outside or both, things aren't going to improve in Russia and surrounding countries until there is a change of leadership. And based on past actions, I don't think that's going to happen by a vote, and waiting for Putin to die of old age is proving not to be a healthy choice either.

Every time he picks a fight not only do the victims suffer, but the Russian people do to; it's not Putin who bears the brunt of economic sanctions, it's the people on the bottom who can't afford food, fuel and are left without utilities.

The big question is if NATO and the EU will step up, given that the risk is China jumping in as well. It's a precarious situation, where both sides have terrible consequences.

I have made a journal with alternatives to being paid via paypal (including at least one confirmed way to having the commissioner still using paypal but you do not need to) and ways to bypass SWIFT https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10145978/

I hope this helps you.

I am personally trying to help some ukrainian friends.

But yeah. good luck.

༼ つ TnT ༽つ🍀💖

May we spread the word about the journal?

It's a journal! Of course you can!

I locked comments just because due to the current situation i did not wish it to become a magnet for soapboxers.

Thanks, Simone, it helps a lot, I think UwU You've always been a one of the main supporters of russian fa artists here, and I'm glad you help us :'3

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i am just a panicky blob of spaghetti in a barely human shape. i try to do what i can. But i cannot do much.

good luck. And may this idiocy wanted by only a selected few end soon.

Oh, you're also from Russia, I didn't know. I completely understand and support you. No war! Т-Т

I'm hiding a little, haha X'D No war!

I see a decent few shortsighted people who seem to want to just blame random Russian people living their life which isn't helping at all, they should focus more on seizing the yachts and offshore billionaire accounts. Hopefully some Putin aide decides to cut the snakes head eventually and put an end to it all, but for now hope folks like you and Ukraine keep strong.

We are waiting for at least one brave man among his entourage, but, unfortunately, nothing happens yet. I hope that, having found themselves without their yachts and houses, the ministers will become more interested in peace.

Yeah, this whole thing fucking sucks
And I'm pretty sure the most citizens can do is hope for it to get better or protest, which seems not be an option in Russia
I send you my condolences friend

Thanks for supporting!
I hope that people will find the strength to take to the streets. This morning, Navalny called for rallies, maybe this will cheer up the people.

For what it's worth, I don't think the majority of people blame the Russian people; most are well aware that Putin is a dictator in everything but title. He's crushed any opposition with lies, force and even murder and hasn't been subtle about it. The truth of the matter is the citizens of Russia are just as much victims as Ukraine, caught up in a bid to hold onto power.

It's hard to see a way forward so long as Putin remains in power; but deposing such a tyrant is no easy fight. Just about everyone is going to have to stop letting Putin get away with what he's been doing; that includes the Russian people and the rest of the world too. Nato and the EU are far from blameless, letting Putin do as he wishes for this long. Appeasement doesn't work, and hoping he'd be deposed from thin hasn't panned out.

Sadly, I think many countries will do the exact same they did during the Crimean invasion, put up sanctions for a while, get fed up of the internal fallout, then let Putin go right back to playing dictator since no one wants a war.

Anyway, I hope you stay safe, given what's been happening to Putin's opposition lately.

Dipped down just to say (and now second) this exact sentiment voiced by the fluffy bird here: By now, thanks to efforts by clear-headed folk weighing the situation and informing the masses through word of mouth, pretty much the entire world's narrative is 'Putin and his sycophants have invaded Ukraine. The Russian citizenry has not given their blessing and are in their own form of danger with brave protest. Support Ukraine. Support the Russian people who chant 'No War'.

MD: We can mostly just pray you and the many, many people who didn't want a thing to do with some seventy-year-old ex-KGB agent's egotistical 18th-century land grab stay safe, and can find the means to support yourselves and survive. You're collateral damage in this and our support is with you where we can.

One really can't say enough about how horrible this is for the entire slavic world, just being in a loose orbit thanks to a chunk of my family being Russian expats I've heard true horror stories. I was appalled at hearing families broken up by this latest conflict, and worse, members being conscripted by Putin's government and sent to fight for him. Just losing contact with part of your family is bad enough, but finding out they're sent in to fight who just weeks ago they considered their countrymen? And it's a story I keep hearing about mixed families too.

It really pisses me off when I see trolls on both sides making light of the situation, or misrepresenting the whole thing. It's honestly more like there are three sides in this; the civilians who are caught in the middle, Ukrainians rightfully defending their sovereignty, then Putin and all his loyalists an internet trolls muddying the water with outright lies, bullshit and nonsense. It's disgusting watching accounts with Ukrainian flags going around trying to foster hate for civilians, or insist they were all complacent.

Despite the fact thousands of anti-war Russian protestors are now imprisoned by Putin's' regime. And while I haven't said much on the pro-Putin trolls, it's mostly because there's not a lot to say on morons supporting a dictator who's been killing and imprisoning his rivals and critics for over a decade; they're sorta outing themselves, and oppose to trying to blend in with victims and making the victims look bad (which just feels so much more heinous to me).

I'm with everyone who's onboard with getting rid of Putin and others like him, be they slav, caucasian, stuck in the war or its economic fallout, or just a casual observer. Seeing people try and gate-keep over 'who truely opposes' Putin reminded me of why I avoid twitter; you always manage to find humanity at its worst there.

(Sorry if I'm a bit ranty, I'm just really rilled up by some of the sewage masquerading as social media posts I've seen lately...)

I am pleasantly surprised by your knowledge about situation!
Yes that's right. The older generation of people believe what the TV says. And on TV there is only propaganda and praise of Putin. Because of this, the young quarrel with the old. But old people are not always to blame: they are firmly convinced that nothing bad is happening. Now, many have thrown their strength into convincing their relatives and friends by providing evidence in the form of photos and videos. Maybe this will work.

As a result, everything in our country is striving for a civil war, and this is bad. There is no support, the ministers are afraid to say a word. It always amazed me how intimidated one must be by a single old man.

Thank you for your posts, I'm really pleased to see that people understand the situation.

given Putin's history, I don't blame people for fearing for their own life, or the lives of their family; it can be hard to speak out when you fear you might be killed, or have your family killed. It's just a repeat of the Stalinist system, where anyone who dares question the leader is subject to indefinite imprisonment without a trial, or just 'mysteriously turning up poisoned and dead.'

It's easy to speak out when you're a whole world away, and know your family has safely gotten out of the country where Putin likely cannot get them. But I don't blame those who are afraid or keep quiet to protect their families. They should speak out, but it can take a lot to get the momentum up where a whole country turns on a brutal dictator like that.

It's even worse when the population is being gaslit by a relentless propaganda machine; with enough repetition and lack of differing viewpoints people can be convinced of almost anything.

It feels prudent to keep up on the situation given that the Russian part of my family fled from the last 'great dictator' before Putin, and had plenty to say about such kinds of leaders (Especially since they were of a group who would be considered 'undesirable' by Stalin). I don't hear much from my extended family these days outside of them further fleeing the east for the west due to ever more authoritarian regimes.

*hugs* I really feel sorry for innocent russians who never asked for this. I know its to stop putin but it also hurts the ones who really don't want to be a part of this mess. I hope this ends quickly so artists like you can be able to go back to a normal life. I'm not one for being religious but i do hope this can be resolved. It was so needless...

I don't think that sanctions of this magnitude will come easy for us, but I hope that everything will end before it gets even worse. Thanks a lot!!!

I wish and hope all the best for you. You, and everyone else who recognize that this war is completely horrible and unnecessary, and we really shouldn't be having to live through this during this day and age. I hope you stay safe and secure <3
The man behind it is truly deranged and spiraling into dementia...

There should be no war in the modern world, it's terrible. Especially war at the whim of one person, yes.
Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot to me! QAQ

Well said! One of few things that's kept me hopeful is seeing how FA is mostly love for both the Ukrainians being invaded senselessly and the Russians kept hostage by Putin.

I didn't expect a lot of support here and it really helps to know that russians are not hated and supported around the world ;w; Thank you!

I'm starting to feel upset about this war and i don't like how many people have problems with this, but I hope you stay safe. Even people from Russia, Ukraine... I just don't know what to say!

I hope this ends soon. In a good way, of course, haha. Thanks again! ;w;

Stay safe and take care of yourself through all this.

Oh, thank you QAQ

Crap leaders, and crazy elites start wars.
The regular person always suffers.
Let's hope things calm down soon.
Best of luck.

I hope you can weather this storm. Always ask for help if you need it, this community is amazingly supportive. Many of us know the Russian people condemn this war, that they care about the people of Ukraine, and that they do not want this war.

The sooner Putin and his accomplices are removed from power and their type never permitted to return, the better.

Thanks! QAQ I also hope that soon something will finally happen in the government, and we will get rid of this oppressive horror.

Take care and stay safe.

It's absolutely unfair that this is going on. I'm very angry on the behalf of all the folks that are going to be hurt.


You're a good egg, to worry about Ukrainian folks. I'm genuinely sorry you're going to suffer, too, when paypal decides to fuck you.

Paypal is not to blame in any case, haha. Thanks for the support!

Prioritize your own safety and wellbeing above everything else. Where you come from matters far less to me than who you are as an individual. And the fact is that you have always been a kind, hardworking and all around wonderful person in all of my dealings with you. Someone I won't hesitate to support again as soon as there is a way to do so. Hang in there, Maddy. A war cannot erase what a pleasure it has been for myself and so many others to have discovered your art.

Your words are always like a golden balm for the soul, Canthus! I think I'll try to make things for people as long as I can! <3

Strength, brother. Believe in yourself and your people. The obnoxious rambling and childish fantasies of a sad old man will not defeat true russian spirit.

I see you were given alternative tools in case your income is somehow affected. I can offer no more words other than I wish you well. Let's hope this political circus ends soon-- the world's gone mad

Thanks for the support! Yes, let's hope it gets better soon.

Never feel guilty for trying to stay safe. I see the pieces you've made for me every day in my home and on my computer, and as soon as it's possible to support you and your work again we will <3

Sometimes we have to sacrifice comfort for the future, but I'm still gaining strength. And thank you, I feel happy you supporting me and like the works I've painted for you! QAQ

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Yap :'c

Hi I don't really know any specific artist to ask about this but i'm really kind of lost for how to think about all of this. As an American I don't really know what can be done about it. People around me talk about sending support in overt ways but all i see that as is adding rocket fuel to a raging fire that could go nuclear at any moment. I really would like to hear some other perspectives on how this ends with as little bloodshed and especially without it starting ww3.
ww1 started with 1 man's death and killed tens of millions in bloody conflict. Are we really this eager to go down that path of history again? I just really don't see a sane path forward on this that doesn't play into one side losing greatly and quickly lest it lead to everyone losing in a massive war. I just hope peace talks, if those are even on the table, could resolve this quickly.

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to predict what can help now. I suppose if our government announced impeachment, it would help. But so far, everyone is too afraid, and sanctions are can to help these people make the right choice.

My heart breaks for all of you, on both sides of the border. Keep you and yours safe. We know all of this bullshit is on no one but Putin himself. May scorpions mate in his lungs.

A very poetic curse! Thank you very much for support ;w;

Both the putrid, subhuman trash that is Putin as well as his war are having horrific effects on the people of every involved country. I'm genuinely surprised that he hasn't long been killed, be it by his own government or a different one.

I'm not sure, but maybe bank transfers would still work as a form of payment if/once PP is cut off from Russia? It has fees attached, but less money is surely better than no money.

Either way, I sincerely wish you and your loved ones all the best, Madness_demon. I hope you can get through this okay.

Stay safe!
My prayers for peace and harmony 🙏

Thank you for staying on the side of sanity and compassion in this!

It will be hard for all artists and people with foreign connections and friends in the coming weeks, I wish you to stay in touch with those that can help, and who could benefit from your help as well.

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