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*Ukrainian town threatened by pro-Russian horses | *Ukrainian town threatened by pro-Russian horses | ||
**At the time this comic was published, there was civil unrest in Ukraine, mostly framed as pro-European vs pro-Russian. In earlier centuries, the phrase "pro-Russian horses" could refer to the animals riden by Cossacks, or by their enemies, as alliances shifted. | **At the time this comic was published, there was civil unrest in Ukraine, mostly framed as pro-European vs pro-Russian. In earlier centuries, the phrase "pro-Russian horses" could refer to the animals riden by Cossacks, or by their enemies, as alliances shifted. | ||
β | ***In 2022, this statement would perhaps become even more | + | ***In 2022, this statement would perhaps become even more relevent. <!-- Though indisputably "Russian forces", rather than ostensibly just "pro-Russian forces" would become the normal 'original' phrase. But I wouldn't want to make this too political, just note the update of the situation somewhat neutrally... --> |
**It should be noted that Randall spelled "Ukrainian" incorrectly, forgetting the first 'i'. | **It should be noted that Randall spelled "Ukrainian" incorrectly, forgetting the first 'i'. | ||
*Governor appoints task horse | *Governor appoints task horse |