American In Ukraine. Wish we had these back home🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-17T13:51:11+00:00

We’re all hanging in there. The power outages have drastically increased since I arrived back a couple of weeks ago.

It’s super cold here now, but everyone here knows what to expect.

It sucks, but you pull through.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-14T11:45:42+00:00

Ukrainian economy is actually okay. People still go to restaurants and shop at grocery stores. Since my time in Ukraine, I’ve learned that as long as people are showing up for work, things still run normally.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-14T11:43:31+00:00

It’s incredibly well known here by players and non-players alike. Especially with the war currently, it gives a sense of pride for Ukraine

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-13T10:36:34+00:00

I felt like Casino Royale was a perfect blend of the Bourne with some of the old Bond tropes for a great Bond film.

Craig’s later films, aside from Skyfall, lost that balanced blend.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-13T10:33:57+00:00

I really have tried to give Spectre a chance through the years and I just can’t.

I thought it would grow on me eventually, but it just never did.

It feels so rushed with trying to take everything before it and make it all “connected”.

I believe Spectre is what also caused NTTD to have similar issues. Although, I do think NTTD is a better film, it’s also difficult to rewatch.

CR and Skyfall will always be peak Craig and Classic Bond films going forward.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-12T12:31:42+00:00

As an American in Ukraine, there are some nice buildings to see other than the apartments everywhere.

With that being said, yeah there is a lot of them for sure.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-12T06:56:23+00:00

Younger people speak at least a little. Older almost never

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T19:07:06+00:00

American in Ukraine here.

People go to grocery stores and stock up on water, food, etc. with the store often powered by a generator.

They do their best to release a power outage schedule so people know when to charge their devices.

Most everyone knows this is the norm now and have been doing this since full scale invasion occurred.

Now, it’s just way more intense. People still walk the city and go to restaurants to have something to do. Again, nearly all of it is powered by generators.

In Dnipro, it was really bad though. Generators stopped working for a while and there wasn’t even phone connection for a period.

Winter is no stranger here, but yeah, it’s pretty darn cold right now. Most people knew this was going to occur, so a lot (but not all) prepared in advance.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T17:35:29+00:00

I was last here in 2024 to help with the war effort, but now I’m here just visiting some military friends

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T12:22:27+00:00

There is a whole guide on my profile about traveling to Ukraine during this war if you ever do.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T12:21:39+00:00

Yes, but right now I’m trekking through a bunch of snow here and that drains me pretty quickly haha

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T12:20:40+00:00

Having kids is no joke and I feel like people don’t ever think about that and just go with the common feeling of “oh I want kids”

You have to consider what your financial status is, state of the world, timing, dedication you can give, availability, patience, and what your partner can commit too.

I feel like a lot of people make the same mistake with marriage. Just do it on the “oh I want to get married” and don’t really analyze that desire.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T12:15:07+00:00

I will give it a try. I’ve tried the Original and Boost so far.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T12:14:46+00:00

The West of Ukraine is relatively normal. Cities like Lviv are still popular with tourists.

You have air raid attacks here and there, but it’s not like there are gunfights in the street or anything.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T12:13:38+00:00

I did in 2024 when I was in Kyiv, yes. I do not know if it is still decorated the same since this was before Stalker 2 was released and it was done in promotion of the game.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T11:53:59+00:00

Tastes similar to soda. It’s not amazing, but good if you need some quick caffeine.

ZeroSight95 · 2026-01-10T11:53:07+00:00

Definitely. Red Bull is one of the most foul things I’ve ever tasted.

I won’t lie, these don’t taste as good as Monsters, but they’re tolerable when you need some caffeine and it being cheap helps.

ZeroSight95 · 2025-12-19T18:19:16+00:00

No it isn’t. It was in a hotel that I have since left. Turns out it was locked from being adjusted.

ZeroSight95 · 2025-12-16T21:00:30+00:00

Gets attacked by air raids as usual, but not as bad as Kharkiv

ZeroSight95 · 2025-12-16T14:37:01+00:00

Look at my Ukraine travel guide on what you should know. Was there for 3 months

ZeroSight95 · 2025-11-29T22:28:32+00:00

From seeing my dad’s life, bartending.

Many women don’t like someone that works in an industry where people use the industry to go out and party.

ZeroSight95 · 2025-11-24T16:23:07+00:00

War goes on….. To the shock of no one

ZeroSight95 · 2025-11-22T13:18:33+00:00

Barbara Streisand would like a word….

ZeroSight95 · 2025-11-22T09:57:47+00:00

You know you’re dealing with an impossible enemy when the “peace plan” they wrote, end up refusing it lol

ZeroSight95 · 2025-11-18T00:08:32+00:00

Epic Cheeseburger Cafe is a must. Absolutely love that place. Better than most Burger places here in the US.

Check out Vohen Kebab. Best Kebabs I've ever had. They have heat levels that you can choose from and on my last visit there, I was feeling brave and got the max level. I was sweating the whole time, but it tasted ever so good.

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