The Ukrainian Postal ServiceUkrposhtaunveiled a new stamp design in defiance of theRussian invasion.
It depicts a lone Ukrainian guard rebelling against the Russian naval forces ordering their surrender.
Ukrposhta chose this design by Lviv-based artistBoris Grohthrough apublic vote on Twitter.
Groh spent three days drawing his submission despite the harrowing circumstances.
Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister, Emine Dzheppar announced Groh’s winning design and the title viaTwitter.
The Snake Island incident was reported on February 24, the first day of the Russian invasion.
According to an audio recording from the event, the Russian warship said, This is a Russian warship.
I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed and unnecessary victims.
Otherwise, you’ll be bombed.
The Ukrainian soldiers replied, Russian warship, go f*** yourself.
The combative phrase has since become a Ukrainian battle cry used to bolster morale.
you might purchase the stamp throughUkrposhtawhen it is available.
The postage stamp named Russian warship, go f**k yourself!
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It depicts a lone guard defying the Russian naval forces.
This is what the Ukrainian guards were recorded saying to the Russian warship when it asked them to surrender.
Audio from Snake Island, Black Sea:
Russians: This is a Russian warship.
I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims.
Otherwise, youll be bombed.
Ukrainians: Russian warship, go fuck yourself.
