The Latest Breaking News from Roman Hrybov

War hero who went viral with defiance against Russian ship signs sinking artwork

Graphic artist Dmytro Krishovsky’s artwork has been commissioned by the Ukrainian border guard who said the famous phrase on Zmiinyi Island.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Ukraine issues Crimean Bridge strike stamp on Russia’s Unity Day

Postal service follows up April’s limited edition stamp celebrating attack on Russian flagship Moskva

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

Russian forces retreat from Snake Island, defence ministry says

The island was first defended by Ukrainian forces who told a Russian warship ‘go f*** yourself’

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Germany could ration power if fuel standoff continues - as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

Freed Ukrainian soldier who told Russian warship 'go f*** yourself' given medal

Border guard Roman Hrybov's act of defiance on Snake Island where he told a Russian warship to "go f*** yourself" was shown around the world and it has become a symbol of Ukraine resistance

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 35 of the Russian invasion

Russia’s pledge to cut back its military activity in the north is greeted with widespread scepticism, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy says signs from talks are ‘positive’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022

Ukraine gives medal to soldier who told Russian officer to ‘go fuck yourself’

Roman Hrybov, released in a prisoner swap, made remark over radio as warship approached on first day of invasion

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2022