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TED TALK: What the world can learn from Ukraine's fight for democracy

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In Ukraine, "vote" and "voice" are synonymous, symbolizing citizens' power in democracy. Despite oppression, Ukrainians persist, unite, and envision a democratic future.

Summary

  1. Ukrainians endured oppression, yet persevered toward democracy.
  2. Diversity strengthens unity in times of crisis.
  3. Ukrainians' vision of democracy fueled their fight for independence.
  4. Taras Shevchenko's poetry inspired resilience against oppression, symbolized by torn posters in liberated Ukraine.
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