So, about my Russian girlfriend I was telling you guys about…

Yes, she's real. We did video call. Although I don't know where this is going. She's actually from Ukraine and her family moved to Russia after Ukraine started bombing Donbass back in 2014.

So, what happened is she now lives in one of these closed cities. I didn't know Russia had closed cities. WTF is that? Apparently we even have a few in the United States.

At first I thought she was fake because she kept telling me the Internet in her city is restricted and they cut the Internet on and off at certain times. I thought that was a lie. But I read an article today that might substantiate that claim.

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newjaninev2 · 56-60, F

after Ukraine started bombing Donbass back in 2014.

Nonsense! Pure russian propaganda.

Jokersswild

@newjaninev2 Google AI says:

Yes, in 2014, as part of its response to the armed seizure of towns by Russian-backed separatists, Ukraine launched an anti-terrorist operation that involved shelling and military action in the Donbas region. The conflict began in April 2014 when these separatists, supported by Russia, seized administrative buildings. While Ukraine initiated military action to counter these forces, the conflict involved heavy fighting, and human rights groups have documented the use of cluster munitions by both Ukrainian and Russian forces in populated areas.
Background of the conflict in Donbas

Pro-Russian Uprising:
In the spring of 2014, following the Ukrainian Revolution, pro-Russian protests and an armed insurgency began in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.

Seizure of Towns:
On April 12, 2014, armed paramilitaries, including Russian citizens and led by a Russian officer, seized administrative buildings in the town of Slavyansk.

newjaninev2 · 56-60, F

@Jokersswild So russia caused all of it?
Quelle surprise!