Ukrainians Have Been Defying Foreign Invaders for a Thousand Years. Their Courage Is No Surprise

Ukrainians Have Been Defying Foreign Invaders for a Thousand Years. Their Courage Is No Surprise
People walk in central Kyiv in front of the Independence Monument early on Feb. 24, 2022. Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images
Lawrence W. Reed
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Chicken Kiev may be a popular dish but as the world has learned in recent days, the word “chicken” does not describe the people of Kiev (often spelled Kyiv by Ukrainians). Far from it. The courage of Ukrainians in the face of Moscow’s vile military invasion is the stuff of legend already. We will be admiring it for many years to come, regardless of the outcome of this tragic episode in European history.

Lawrence W. Reed
Lawrence W. Reed
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Lawrence Reed is president emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education in Atlanta and the author of “Real Heroes: Inspiring True Stories of Courage, Character, and Conviction“ and the best-seller “Was Jesus a Socialist?”
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