Updated June 25th, 2020 at 19:49 IST
Ukraine's 'savage' response to Russia's throwback pictures takes internet by storm
An unexpected interaction between the official Twitter accounts of Russia and Ukraine has left thousands of internet users ‘loving’ the response of the latter.
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An unexpected online interaction between the official Twitter accounts of Russia and Ukraine has left thousands of internet users ‘loving’ the response of the latter. On June 23, Russia posted a set of four 'throwback' photos from the “gold old days” when Ukraine was the part of the Soviet Republic. From crowd at beaches to people dancing, the images according to Moscow showcased a popular tourist destination as well as an industrial centre. The caption also said that “a lot of that” along with many other things are offered by Russia’s Crimea today. However, in an unforeseen move, Ukraine retweeted the post by calling Russia a “toxic ex”.
😻 Many #Ukrainians still remember the good ol' days, when #Soviet Ukraine was the #USSR's breadbasket, as well as a popular health #tourism destination & industrial center. A lot of that, and much more, is available in 🇷🇺 #Russia's #Crimea today. https://t.co/lgQ44LeWQI pic.twitter.com/C0kCT5REqW
— Russia 🇷🇺 (@Russia)
toxic ex here 👇 https://t.co/zU7EEYoreg
— Ukraine / Україна (@Ukraine)
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'Savage Ukraine'
Ukraine's reply is being termed as 'savage' by several internet users and some of them even applauded the user handling the account because it was 'unexpected'. The reply has already garnered over 37 thousand likes while the original tweet by Russia received only 1.6k. Netizens also said that Crimea is a part of Ukraine and it will 'always remain that way'. One of the Twitter users said that she 'loves this tweet' more than anything else. Another user also noted that the person who is handling the account 'needs a raise' for this reply. One netizen assumed that it might be a 'scam' to get more followers.
Hey Ukraine, whoever is in charge of the person’s salary who posted this tweet: they need a raise
— CSW Hoosier 🇺🇸 (@tperk17)
Not really an “ex”, more like a guy who kidnapped you and kept in his basement for years until you managed to break free. Now reappearing to remind you how much fun you used to have together.
— Kirill Slavetski (@eril)
“The good old days....” ??? Like #Holodomor ???
— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw)
This twt was unbelievable for an account like that. Pure scam for followers.
— #POLiticamenteScorretto🎹FR© (@PolScorr)
Crimea is Ukraine! 🇺🇦 Russia get out!
— Iryna Verity (@Iryna_Verity)
I freaking ❤️ whoever did this. From one Ukrainian social media manager to (I’m guessing) another.
— Val Voshchevska (@Val_Voshchevska)
I did not expect this from an official state. Whomever is running the account: pic.twitter.com/I4WgWZXkDZ
— Bryan Thomas (@Bryan_J_Thomas)
Some of us remember the even gooder, even older days. pic.twitter.com/aiqDZrFy7Z
— ☭CumradeSnek☭/Grant Defender/King Dork (@ComradeSnake)
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Published June 25th, 2020 at 19:49 IST