Following Donald Trump’s criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Czech citizens dramatically increased donations to Ukrainian aid organizations, exceeding €2.9 million for “Gift for Putin” alone. This unprecedented surge enabled the crowdfunding of a Black Hawk helicopter for Ukraine, highlighting a national outpouring of support. The increased funding reflects Czech solidarity with Ukraine, amplified by shared historical experiences and opposition to perceived injustice. This grassroots movement complements the Czech government’s continued military and political backing of Ukraine.
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A fundraising campaign to provide a Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopter to the Ukrainian Armed Forces is nearing completion. The campaign, initially facing setbacks due to criticism, has secured a newer, more affordable helicopter in the US for €2,800,000, following encouragement from Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR). The HUR, already operating Black Hawks for soldier evacuation and special missions, will utilize this aircraft. The helicopter’s capabilities include troop transport, electronic warfare, and air evacuation, significantly aiding Ukrainian operations.
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Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, has claimed he can’t afford to buy food after a judge ordered him to transfer assets, including his Mercedes, to two election workers he defamed. Giuliani, who has been ordered to pay $150 million in a defamation case, is seeking $250,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, claiming he is being persecuted for his support of Donald Trump and has been left with “not much” money. Despite this, Giuliani recently drove to vote in his Mercedes and maintains that he did not defame the election workers.
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I can’t help but shake my head in disbelief at the recent news regarding the GoFundMe fundraiser aimed at helping Donald Trump pay off his legal fines. The sheer audacity of individuals donating their hard-earned money to a man who claims to be a billionaire is truly mind-boggling. With fines amounting to a staggering $438 million, the fact that this fundraiser was only able to raise a mere $82,000 in one day speaks volumes.
It is disheartening to see Trump supporters pouring their money into a cause that will not make a dent in the actual fines but rather only cover the accruing interest.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker