We Are Not Ukrainian

Text on the meme

WAR IN UKRAINE REPORTS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING RACIAL DISCRIMINATION DURING THEIR EFFORT TO EVACUATE UKRAINE PYRA DIANTOUADI REFUGEE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

What it means

A news clip shows two Black men talking beside luggage and an evacuation bus in Ukraine. One refugee says they were told they would be given guns to fight for Ukraine, then incredulously asks how they can fight when they are not Ukrainian and are Black. The clip ends with a split-screen news anchor and correspondent; it is shared as a reaction to absurd or discriminatory treatment.

Speech

told us like we are going to give you guns and you're gonna fight for Ukraine say hi we gonna fight for Ukraine we are not Ukrainian we are black so how can we fight how can we fight for Ukraine Ukraine Wow

Objects

Black man in blue jacket / темнокожий мужчина в синей куртке Black man in black puffer jacket / темнокожий мужчина в чёрной пуховой куртке knit beanie / вязаная шапка red evacuation bus / красный эвакуационный автобус suitcase / чемодан backpack / рюкзак people in winter coats / люди в зимних куртках outdoor bus stop / автобусная остановка news lower-third banner / новостной титр television news split screen / разделённый экран теленовостей female news anchor / телеведущая microphone / микрофон