The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused the whole world to see unwarranted violence. Social media has let people to see the war in Ukraine. Publicity of the war is everywhere. There are videos coming up on TikTok, or Instagram posts with links to donate.

Many countries do not agree with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin’s allies like China and India have spoken out against the invasion. Moreover, Ukrainians have utilized various platforms to showcase the crazy things going on. They use social media to humiliate Russia. Videos of captured Russian soldiers have shown that Russian government is lying to their troops.

The truth of the invasion

One video on Twitter shows a confused Russian soldier explaining what he thinks is going on between the two countries. He says that he knows he is “100% wrong” in the viral Tweet that now has over 10 million views. Nonetheless, he believes that fascists and Nazis have taken over Ukraine.

The Russian government is lying to their civilians. They believe that Ukraine is fighting against them, even though Russian forces began the invasion. Families are being forced to separate because of the violence. Women and children have to flee their homes for safety and leave men behind.

Innocent civilians in danger

Unlike previous wars, the Russian invasion is not only fighting Ukrainian military. The UN says that over 400 civilians have been killed by Russian military. The first invasion started on February 24th, 2022. Social media has helped the spirit of Ukraine and civilians communicate with one another. It helps them find escape routes and get the most updated news.

Overall, he Russian invasion of Ukraine has been on the global radar for months. Millions of Ukrainian civilians have been displaced from their homes and are fighting for safety. Social media has helped raise awareness and send supplies to Ukrainian organizations.