Government Accountability

Kyiv’s Morning Pause Reveals the True Cost of Russian Aggression

By Economics Desk | October 13, 2025

As Russia escalates missile attacks, Ukrainians at 9 a.m. stop to honor fallen patriots—an unyielding testament to resilience and the tragic human price of Moscow’s aggression.

Every morning at exactly 9 o’clock, Kyiv comes to a halt—not out of convenience, but necessity. Traffic lights flash red; engines grow silent. Across the capital and beyond, Ukrainians step from their cars and workplaces, bowing their heads for one solemn minute. This daily ritual is no mere gesture—it is an act of defiance against the brutal Russian invasion that has cost thousands their lives and put Europe’s security in peril. Why Does Ukraine Stop Each Day? Isn’t It Time America Pays Attention? This moment of remembrance, instituted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shortly after Moscow launched its full-scale assault in...

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