The second you take a political side - whether here or anywhere - there will always be the haters. Your writing sheds a different light on the Ukraine situation.

I'm not a well-versed commentator of politics; I tend to sit on the sidelines and watch, learn. But I appreciate anyone who has the guts to shed a personal perspective.

Don't be disillusioned by the haters. Sandwich your political viewpoints by sharing some stories about yourself. Readers then have more an appreciation of where you are coming from.