REPORTS AND NEWS

Join us for an evening of letters — a space to write words of support, learn how to craft and send your message to Ukrainian POWs. Our guest for the evening is psychologist Natalia Skybska, who will speak about the feeling of guilt that arises when you are free and your loved one is in captivity. She will help us understand and release this emotion so that our words of support come from a place of sincerity and warmth. For security reasons, registration is mandatory. Register here: https://surl.li/mztjap

Action4Life has completed a charity drive to collect toys for the children of Ukrainian fighters. Thanks to the support of caring people, 30 boys and girls received long-awaited gifts. For many of them, their fathers—heroes on the front lines—can only visit during short leaves. These toys are a reminder that even during war, children deserve a childhood — joyful, bright, and real.

Among them are «Helping Political Prisoners», the OSINT project Nuremberg Trials 2.0, the Democratic Community of Russian Speakers in Finland, and the volunteer group Istanbul for Ukraine. Together, they are uniting efforts to secure the release of Nadin and other political prisoners, to stand against war and repression, and to support those affected by Russian aggression.

The campaign in support of Nadin Geisler (Nadezhda Rossinskaya), unjustly sentenced in Russia to 22 years in prison for delivering humanitarian aid to Ukrainians, is gaining momentum. As of today, 114 signatories — individuals, communities, and organizations — have joined the open appeal. Their voices show that Nadin’s story has become a symbol of solidarity and the fight for justice.

Friends, we are delighted to share that the toy collection for the children of the Kalinouski Regiment and Azov fighters has been successfully completed. A total of 30 toys for boys and girls have already been collected and sent to their little recipients. With your help, we were able to purchase Lego sets, creative kits, drawing boards, binoculars, kids’ walkie-talkies, and much more. We sincerely thank everyone who took part in this initiative! Your kindness helps children feel care and support during these times. Thank you to all who showed compassion! Follow Action4Life on social media to stay connected.

With your support, we raised funds for 200 packs of vitamins for Ukrainian defenders from the Kalinouski Regiment and Azov. Vitamins are not just a supplement — they are essential support for the fighters. Under extreme physical and psychological pressure, the body is pushed to its limits. These vitamins will help those on the front lines strengthen their immune systems, support their bodies, and better cope with stress.

Friends, we’re happy to share that the fundraiser for toys for the children of fighters from the Kalinouski Regiment and «Azov» has been successfully completed. 30 toys for boys and girls have already been collected and are on their way to their young recipients. Thanks to your support, we were able to buy LEGO sets, art kits, drawing tablets, binoculars, kids’ walkie-talkies, and much more. We are deeply grateful to everyone who took part in this initiative! Your kindness helps these children feel care and support in such a difficult time. Thank you to all who showed compassion! Follow Action4Life on social media to stay connected.

Criminal charges have been filed in Russia against Action4Life founders Mariia Solionova and Dmytro Zakhvatov. They are accused of financing terrorism and making public calls for actions against state security (Articles 205.1 and 280.4 of the Russian Criminal Code). The reason for the prosecution is our organization’s fundraising campaigns for the Kalinouski Regiment and «Azov». Searches have already been sanctioned at Mariia’s and Dmytro’s homes, along with the seizure of property. Dmytro Zakhvatov has been arrested in absentia. Action4Life’s official stance: We do not consider helping Ukraine an act of terrorism. We see it as our duty — and we will continue our work as long as Russia wages its war of aggression. You can support our active fundraisers and follow us on social media — where we expose the crimes of the Putin regime and share the latest updates. Slava Ukraini! Russia will be free! Žyvie Belarus!

1000 days of resilience, courage, and pain November 19, 2024 marks the 1,000th day since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. 1000 days of loss, separation, and destruction. But also days of steadfastness, unity, and strength of the Ukrainian people. Each day tells a new story: soldiers defending their land, volunteers saving lives, ordinary people doing the extraordinary. But some stories are still waiting for an ending — the stories of children forcibly taken to Russia, torn from their families and homeland. The stories of defenders who have been in captivity for over two years. 1,000 days is a reminder that every action, every bit of help, every word matters. We have no right to forget or slow down. The fight continues — until justice and victory are achieved.

A little joy and smiles for little heroes: toys for the children of soldiers from the NSU Azov brigade have been purchased! We are happy to announce that all the toys on our list have been purchased and are already on their way to Ukraine. We raised funds for 8 toys, but thanks to your donations we were able to purchase 11 toys for the children. Your kind hearts made this possible! Thanks to everyone who took part and supported our initiative!

In May 2024, the Action for life team raised 1,420 euros to purchase 2,000 disposable dry showers for the Kastus Kalinovsky regiment and the Azov brigade. This fundraiser brought together 74 people, each of whom made a contribution — from 1 to 400 euros. Thanks to these people, the living conditions of the soldiers became a little easier and more comfortable. Kalinovsky's regiment received the parcel at the end of June. A thousand disposable dry showers were handed over to Azov fighters in early July. It is especially important that this help has come right now, in the hottest months of the year, when it is so needed. Thanks to everyone who helped close this fundraiser! Your help is very important for the defenders of a free Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus! Russia will be free!

On November 9, 2023, an auction was held in Vilnius to support Russian and Belarusian volunteers in the Ukrainian Defense Forces, in which we participated by providing 4 lots. Yesterday, we received the funds raised at the auction and have already started preparing a package of goods to be delivered to the Belarusian volunteers of the Kalinowski Regiment! We are very pleased to announce that we managed to sell all the lots: 1. A bottle of champagne from the destroyed Artemovsk Champagne Factory, found by the soldiers of the Kalinowski Regiment near Bakhmut, placed in a case made from an artillery shell, was sold for 1,900 euros; 2. A souvenir set of postage stamps signed by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky was sold for 13,400 euros; 3. A souvenir set of postage stamps signed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi was sold for 8,000 euros; 4. A souvenir set of postage stamps signed by former assistant to the President of Ukraine, public figure Oleksii Arestovych, was sold for 3,000 euros. Additionally, we raised 75 euros from the sale of our merchandise. In total, after deducting organizational expenses (1,176.06€), we managed to raise 25,198.94 euros! We will get back to you soon with a report on expenses! Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus! Russia will be free!

On October 6, 2023, the exhibition “Faces of Russian Resistance” was held in 15 cities around the world. The exhibition was dedicated to civil activists and politicians who were illegally repressed by the Putin regime for their opposition and anti-war positions. We believe that such events will once again remind people of the price that those who crave freedom and democracy for their country have to pay. We were happy to help organize this event. Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus! Russia will be free!

The Day of Defenders and Defenders of Ukraine is a public holiday established in 2014 to honor those who defended and continue to defend the Ukrainian land from aggression. During the war with the Putin regime, which has been going on for nine years, this day has become one of the main public holidays in Ukraine. We are proud that among those defending Ukraine are our fellow countrymen. On this day, we honored the memory of Russian volunteers who served in Ukraine’s Defense Forces and gave their lives in the line of duty. Unfortunately, we do not know the names of everyone who gave their lives for a just cause. Someday, we will know them all. We remember. And we will always remember. The action took place at the Russian Embassy in Lithuania on October 1, 2023. Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus! Russia will be free!

Small electronics get lost and become unusable quite quickly, especially when living in field conditions. Thanks to you, we were able to assist one of the special units of the National Guard of Ukraine in acquiring powerful power banks and chargers for radios. In September 2023, this equipment was delivered to the Ukrainian defenders. We thank each of our donors! Together we will win! Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus! Russia will be free!

In August, thanks to your help, we were able to purchase a Mitsubishi L200 Warrior SUV worth 5,000 Euros. After the purchase, minor deficiencies in the brake system were eliminated in the car, after which it was transferred to the Kalinovsky regiment, in which volunteers from Belarus are fighting. You should be extremely careful about checking the car's systems before purchasing it. In L200 cars of similar years of production, special attention should be paid to the safety of the frame, the performance of the clutch and transmission. The lives of the soldiers depend on it. Thanks to our volunteers for their help in selecting this car! The Mitsubishi L200 purchased with your donations was placed at the disposal of the Kalinovsky Regiment on September 17, 2023! We thank everyone who participated in fundraising! We hope for your continued support in the future. Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus! Russia will be free!

This time, thanks to your donations, we were able to purchase 196 packs of wet wipes and 1000 ESTEM dry showers for Belarusian volunteers from the Kalinowski Regiment! War consists not only of battles. War also involves a huge number of everyday inconveniences. Preparing food and maintaining hygiene in field conditions is significantly more challenging than in peaceful life. For a while, this will cover the unit's needs for hygiene supplies. However, it's too early to relax. We thank everyone who is participating in the fundraising! Every euro matters. Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus! Russia will be free!

On September 2, 2023, a picket in support of Azat Miftakhov was held in front of the Russian Embassy in Lithuania, in Vilnius. Azat Miftakhov, a graduate student at the Moscow State University Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics and a political prisoner, was thrown into prison in 2019. The talented mathematician was repressed under the charge of "hooliganism," formally for breaking a window in the office of United Russia. Azat was supposed to be released on September 4 of this year, but that did not happen. Instead, it became known that a new criminal case had been fabricated against the mathematician. On September 2, 2023, a series of pickets in support of the mathematician took place around the world. The Action4.life Foundation co-organized the event in Lithuania. Thank you to everyone who came! Help Ukraine, friends. Remember: without Ukraine's victory, hundreds of Russian and Belarusian political prisoners will remain forever in the dungeons of the regime. Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus! Russia will be free!