Month: May 2026

 (Written by Azul: May 20, 2026)

On this occasion (May 2, 2026), I went to Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Minato Ward, Tokyo, to watch the Japan Rugby League One Round 17 match: Brave Lupas vs. Blue Revs.

With only 2 rounds remaining in League One Division 1, this round is likely to determine the 6 teams advancing to the playoffs and the 2 teams entering the relegation playoffs. The standings as of the start of Round 17 were as follows.

2025-26	League One Order(Division 1) 5/2
ranking	team	Win	Lose	Even	WP	SD
1	Saitama Panasonic Wildnights	15	2	0	69	283
2	KOBELCO Kobe Steelers	14	2	0	67	284
3	Kubota Spears	13	3	0	64	313
4	Black Rams Tokyo	9	7	0	41	12
5	Tokyo SUNTORY Sungoliath	7	9	0	40	54
6	TOSHIBA Brave Lupas TOKYO	7	9	0	35	-111
7	Toyota Verblitz	7	9	0	33	-116
8	Shizuoka Blue Revs	6	10	0	30	-59
9	Mie Honda Heat	6	10	0	29	-143
10	Yokohama CANNON Eagles	5	11	0	26	-125
11	Sagamihara Dynaboars	4	12	0	19	-195
12	Urayasu　D-Rocks	4	13	0	16	-197
	WP=Winning Point
	SD=Score Difference

First, let me introduce the home team for this match, the TOSHIBA Brave Lupas TOKYO.

The reigning champions, the Brave Lupas, who had won 2 consecutive League One titles and were aiming for a 3rd this season, have been struggling this year. With 2 matches remaining, they are currently languishing in 6th place, just barely within the playoff qualification zone. The reigning champions have endured a grueling season, including a 7-game losing streak, and have yet to find their form. The physical strength they displayed in physical battles during the first half of the season has faded in the second half, resulting in several lopsided losses. For a team like Brave Lupas, which puts everything into its FW play, mental toughness is crucial, so they will be looking to win their remaining 2 games to secure a playoff spot. Their opponent this day, the Blue Revs, is a team they struggled against last season, losing both matches. However, since a loss in this day’s game would eliminate them from the playoffs, this match will truly test Brave Lupas’s mettle.

The starting lineup for this day’s game was as follows.

TOSHIBA Brave Lupas
No.	Name	height	weight	age
1	Sena KIMURA	175cm	105kg	24	Japan 3caps
2	Andrew MAKALIO	185cm	129kg	34
3	Yuta KOKAJI	176cm	109kg	27
4	Jacob　PIERCE	2012m	116kg	34
5	Michael Stolberg	202cm	124kg	23
6	Yoshitaka TOKUNAGA	186cm	105kg	34	Japan 15caps
7	Hiroki YAMAMOTO	187cm	95kg	33	Japan 6caps
8	Michael LEITCH	189cm	113kg	35	Japan 92caps
9	Kohei TAKAHASHI	167cm	79kg	30
10	Richie MO’UNGA	176cm	83kg	30	New Zealand  56caps
11	Jone NAIKABULA	177cm	95kg	31	Japan 17caps
12	Taichi MANO	173cm	90kg	28
13	Seta TAMANIVALU	189cm	104kg	34	NZ 3caps,Fiji 6caps
14	Rei ISHIOKA	177cm	85kg	24
15	Takuro MATSUNAGA	172cm	81kg	27	Japan 5caps

＊＊　Player to Watch　＊＊

Jone NAIKABULA. 177 cm, 95 kg, 31 years old. From Fiji. Position: WTB. Japan national team caps: 17. Participated in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Since returning from the World Cup, he has honed his skills, demonstrating not just speed but also the decisiveness to score tries in any situation. Normally, he would be the team’s rock-solid ace, leading the Brave Lupas, but his recovery from an early-season injury took longer than expected, and he only returned to action in the previous round. His absence has been a contributing factor to the team’s struggles this season, but his return to the starting lineup is certainly a positive sign heading into the playoffs.

Next, here is an introduction to the visiting team, the SHIZUOKA Blue Revs.

Last season, they finished 3rd in the league and secured a playoff spot, leading to high expectations for a breakthrough this season. However, at this point, they are languishing in 8th place. Their running-based style of play has been studied by other teams, and while they possess strong offensive capabilities this season, they have shown fragility on defense. Although they are a team that typically excels at set pieces, this season they have even been pushed back in scrums. A loss in this day’s match would make a playoff berth impossible, so we hope they approach the game with full concentration.

The starting lineup for this day’s match was as follows.

Shizuoka Blue Revs
No.	Name	height	weight	age
1	Kenta YAMASHITA	177cm	112kg	26
2	Takeshi HINO	172cm	95kg	35	Japan 5caps
3	Heiichiro ITO	175cm	106kg	35	Japan 6caps
4	Justin SANGUSTER	198cm	118kg	29
5	Murray DOUGLAS	198cm	116kg	36
6	Malgene ILAUA	187cm	108kg	32	Japan 7caps
7	Daniel MAIAVA	194cm	110kg	22
8	Kwagga SMITH	180cm	99kg	32	South Africa 61caps
9	Shuntaro KITAMURA	168cm	77kg	22	Japan 1cap
10	Kakeru OKUMURA	180cm	85kg	27	Japan
11	Malo TUITAMA	182cm	97kg	30	Japan 9caps
12	Sylvian MAHUZA	178cm	88kg	32
13	Charles PIUTAU	186cm	95kg	34	NZ 17caps, Tonga 12caps
14	Futo YAMAGUCHI	167cm	74kg	25
15	Sam GREENE	178cm	85kg	31	Japan 5caps

＊＊　Player to Watch　＊＊

Semi RADRDRA. 190 cm, 110 kg, 33 years old. From Fiji. Position: WTB. Fiji national team caps: 21. A world-class star who has played as a key player in major European leagues and joined the Blue Revs this season. When he breaks away with the ball, he captivates the crowd with his speed, ability to break through defenses, and advanced passing skills. In particular, his off-load passing ability is world-class. It is unfortunate that he suffered an injury in the season opener and played in only a few games.

Please note that he was currently registered as a reserve player.

And now, the first half begins.

The match began with a kickoff by the Blue Revs.

1 minute into the first half:

The Blue Revs kicked off, and as Brave Lupas FB MATSUNAGA attempted to kick the ball out of bounds, however Blue Revs lock SUNGSTER fiercely snatched it away and charged forward with the ball. The ball rolled into the in-goal area, where SUNGSTER grounded it, giving the Blue Revs an immediate no-whistle try.

The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 0-7 and giving the Blue Revs the early lead.

4 minutes into the first half:

On the restart kickoff, Blue Revs’ star CTB PIUTAU surprisingly knocked the ball forward.

Brave Lupas launched a series of attacks from a set piece deep in the opponent’s territory, eventually spreading the play wide from left to right, and WTB ISHIOKA scored a try in the right corner of the opponent’s in-goal area.

Although the conversion kick after the try was missed, the score stood at 5-7.

8 minutes into the first half:

Brave Lupas penetrated the opponent’s territory, dominated the scrum, and earned a penalty goal opportunity following an opponent’s foul. The position was approximately 30 meters out, almost directly in front of the goalposts.

Brave Lupas’ FB MATSUNAGA confidently converted the kick, bringing the score to 8-7.

10 minutes into the first half:

Following the kickoff after the penalty goal, the Blue Revs entered the opponent’s half, dominated the scrum, and forced a penalty against Brave Lupas, earning the Blue Revs a penalty goal opportunity. This was the reverse of the previous scenario.

Blue Revs fly-half OKUMURA converted this penalty kick, taken almost directly in front of the goalposts, bringing the score to 8-10.

14 minutes into the first half:

During this period, Brave Lupas entered the opposition’s half and maintained possession. Brave Lupas broke through the line several times, threatening the opposition’s in-goal area. In response, Blue Revs continued to defend against the opponent’s scoring opportunities. However, on the left side of the opponent’s half, Brave Lupas evaded the defense with a series of skillful passes. WTB NAIKABULA then outmaneuvered the defenders with clever positioning and footwork, scoring a try in the left center of the opponent’s in-goal area. WTB NAIKABULA, who had returned to the lineup for this match, fulfilled his role as a try-scorer in his first game back.

The conversion kick after the try was also successful, and Brave Lupas took the lead again, bringing the score to 15-10.

After that, the scrums became a battle where neither side would give an inch, and there were many turnovers. However, even when they regained possession, perhaps due to the heat, their attacks were sporadic, and frequent handling errors prevented either team from converting these opportunities into points.

30 minutes into the first half:

It was not until this point that the deadlock was finally broken.

Once inside the opposition’s half, the Blue Revs continued their attack despite being tightly marked by the defense. After more than 10 phases of play, they shifted the ball from left to right. When the ball reached WTB Yamaguchi, he used his individual skill to evade 2 defenders and scored a try in the middle of the right side of the opposition’s in-goal area.

The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 15-17 and putting the Blue Revs back in the lead.

34 minutes into the first half:

During a Brave Lupas attack, the Blue Revs recovered a ball fumbled due to a handling error, built their attack from there, and penetrated deep into the opponent’s territory.

The Blue Revs spread the ball left and right to open up the field, and finally, WTB TUITAMA scored a try in the left corner of the opponent’s in-goal area.

Although the conversion kick after the try was missed, the score became 15-22.

38 minutes into the first half:

Just before the end of the first half, Brave Lupas advanced into the opponent’s territory and, following a penalty against the opposition, earned a lineout just beyond the opponent’s 22-meter line.

Brave Lupas secured the ball here, and the forwards launched a flanking attack, joined by WTB NAIKABULA, who scored his 2nd try of the day in the left center of the opponent’s in-goal area.

The conversion kick after the try was successful, tying the score at 22-22.

This marked the end of the first half.

With both Brave Lupas and Blue Revs fighting for a spot in the playoffs, neither team could afford to lose, and the game entered the second half tied.

5 minutes into the second half:

The second half began with a kickoff by Brave Lupas.

Since both teams had players in their 3rd row of FWs who were strong in the scrum, turnovers occurred frequently from the start, preventing either side from sustaining continuous attacks. Amidst this, as the Blue Revs built up play in their own half, they were tackled by the Brave Lupas forwards, resulting in a penalty against the Blue Revs. Since the penalty was awarded directly in front of the goalposts, the Brave Lupas opted for a penalty goal.

Brave Lupas FB MATSUNAGA converted the kick, bringing the score to 25-22.

20 minutes into the second half:

Shortly after, Blue Revs advanced to the opponent’s try line. Following an opponent’s foul, they opted for a scrum and pressed toward the opponent’s in-goal area, but ultimately lost possession in the scrum and failed to score.

28 minutes into the 2nd half:

Drawing on their experience of losing consecutive matches to the Blue Revs last season, the Brave Lupas deployed a defense that quickly closed in on the opposition whenever they opened up the field. This strategy proved effective, making it difficult for the Blue Revs to sustain their attacks.

In response, the Blue Revs employed a zone defense that did not step forward. While this prevented the opponent from gaining a numerical advantage on the first phase of the attack, it carried the risk of conceding significant ground if the line was broken.

Brave Lupas advanced through a series of attacks and closed in on the opponent’s try line. Finally, CTB MANO scored a try in the right center of the opponent’s in-goal area.

The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 32-22.

37 minutes into the 2nd half:

With time running out, the Brave Lupas, who had been advancing deep into enemy territory, won a scrum deep in the opposition’s half and earned a penalty goal opportunity. From a position directly in front of the goalposts, about 30 meters out, the Brave Lupas’ FB, Matsunaga, converted the kick, bringing the score to 35–22.

At this point, the outcome of the match was all but decided, but the Blue Revs, determined to show some final defiance, went for a try.

41 minutes into the 2nd half:

As the horn signaling the end of the match sounded, the Blue Revs moved the ball from side to side, advancing toward the opponent’s in-goal area. Finally, the ball was passed from No. 8 SMITH to WTB TUITAMA, and TUITAMA scored a try in the right corner of the opponent’s in-goal area. The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the final score to 35-29.

With this result, the Brave Lupas secured a spot in the playoffs, while the Blue Revs were confirmed to finish 7th or lower.

The playoffs begin on May 23, and we look forward to seeing some intense competition from all participating teams.

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Stop the war.

Peace to Ukraine

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 (Written by Azul: May 3, 2026)

April 18. With spring in full swing and the skies clear and sunny, I headed to TOYOTA Stadium in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, to watch the League One Round 15 official match between the Verblitz and the Steelers.

By the 2:30 PM kickoff, the temperature had risen to 23 degrees Celsius, and the stadium had taken on an early summer feel.

With the weather this warm, nearly all the fans who had arrived at the stadium were wearing short sleeves.

The attendance for the day reached 24,345, and the atmosphere inside the stadium was building to a fever pitch ahead of the match.

The standings through the previous round are as follows.

2025-26	League One Order(Division 1) 4/17
ranking	team	Win	Lose	Even	WP	SD
1	Saitama Panasonic Wildnights	13	1	0	59	238
2	KOBELCO Kobe Steelers	12	2	0	57	249
3	Kubota Spears	11	3	0	55	275
4	Black Rams Tokyo	9	6	0	41	24
5	Tokyo SUNTORY Sungoliath	7	7	0	39	80
6	TOSHIBA Brave Lupas TOKYO	6	8	0	30	-106
7	Toyota Verblitz	6	8	0	29	-114
8	Mie Honda Heat	6	9	0	29	-110
9	Shizuoka Blue Revs	5	9	0	25	-72
10	Sagamihara Dynaboars	4	10	0	19	-138
11	Yokohama CANNON Eagles	3	11	0	16	-167
12	Urayasu　D-Rocks	3	11	0	12	-259
	WP=Winning Point
	SD=Score Difference

The top 3 teams have secured their spots in the playoffs. Currently, the fiercest battles are taking place for the top 6 spots—which secure a playoff berth—and for the bottom 2 spots, which will face relegation playoffs to Division 2.

Now, let’s introduce the two teams facing off today.

First, here is the home team, TOYOTA Verblitz.

As of match day, they were in 7th place. If they can climb one more spot, they will advance to the playoffs. This season, the Verblitz started with a win in the opening match but then suffered seven consecutive losses, temporarily sinking to the bottom of the table. While they were a powerhouse that consistently contended for the title during the Top League era, this performance was a major letdown for the team’s supporters. Looking at the team’s current roster, they possess a powerful lineup capable of winning the championship, and with a coaching staff led by a former New Zealand national team manager, one can’t help but wonder why they’ve struggled so much. However, starting in the second half of the season, they became a force to be reckoned with in League One, defeating even the top teams one after another. With only 3 games remaining, they are currently the team with the most momentum, so there is a possibility they could win the championship after advancing through the playoffs.

The starting lineup for this match was as follows.

TOYOTA Verblitz
No.	Name	height	weight	age
1	Shogo MIURA	180cm	115kg	29	Japan 14caps
2	Yoshikatsu HIKOSAKA	178cm	105kg	34	Japan
3	Taufa LATU	183cm	120kg	28
4	Josh DICKSON	200cm	117kg	31
5	Laurens ERASMUS	200cm	115kg	32
6	Hingano LOLOHEA	191cm	120kg	22
7	Kosei MIKI	174cm	95kg	23
8	Keito AOKI	187cm	110kg	23
9	Kaito SHIGENO	170cm	78kg	35	Japan 16caps
10	Rikiya MATSUDA	181cm	92kg	31	Japan　39caps
11	Mark TELEA	186cm	94kg	29	New Zealand 19caps
12	Aidan MORGAN	174cm	80kg	24
13	Siosaia FIFITA	187cm	105kg	26	Japan　16caps
14	Taichi TAKAHASHI	180cm	91kg	29	Japan 2caps
15	Shinya KOMURA	180cm	92kg	23	Japan 2caps

＊＊　Player to Watch　＊＊

Mark TELEA. 186 cm, 94 kg, 29 years old. Position: WTB. New Zealand national team. Caps: 19. The world’s best wing. Among the players who joined League One this season, he is the one I’m watching most closely. His unmatched breaking ability, on display in New Zealand national team matches, is a must-see even for non-fans. New Zealand’s victory at the 2027 Rugby World Cup is unthinkable without his contributions.

Next, an introduction to the visiting team, the KOBELCO Steelers.

League One standings on match day: 2nd place. They have already secured a spot in the playoffs. The Steelers, a prestigious Kansai-based team, are always a powerhouse and a title contender. However, this season they have shown improvement in both offense and defense, resolving the fragility and poor coordination seen in previous seasons—they seem to have been reborn as a completely different team. As the season progresses, the team’s cohesion deepens, evoking memories of their golden era when they won 7 consecutive titles.

The starting lineup for this match was as follows.

KOBE Steelers
No.	Name	height	weight	age
1	Shigure TAKAO	178cm	110kg	28
2	Ash DIXON	179cm	103kg	37
3	Hiroshi YAMASHITA	183cm	120kg	39	Japan 51caps
4	Brodie RETALLICK	204cm	120kg	34	New Zealand 109caps
5	Gerard COWLEI-TUIOTI	197cm	115kg	33
6	Tiennan COSTLEY	192cm	106kg	25	Japan 1caps
7	Willie POTGIETTER	190cm	105kg	24
8	Ardie SAVEA	184m	105kg	32	New Zealand 105caps
9	Itsuki KAMIMURA	168cm	72kg	23
10	Seunsin LEE	176cm	85kg	25	Japan　28caps
11	Inoke BURUA	178cm	100kg	26
12	Lafaere TIMOSY	186cm	98kg	34	Japan　28caps
13	Tali IOASA	193cm	105kg	20
14	Kazuma UEDA	177cm	86kg	23	Japan　1caps
15	Shunsuke UENOBO	183cm	88kg	22

＊＊　Player to Watch　＊＊

Shunsuke UENOBO. 183 cm, 88 kg, 22 years old. Position: FB, SO. A graduate of Tenri University. Although he is a rookie who just graduated from college this spring, he quickly secured a starting spot as the FB for the prestigious Steelers. His offensive instincts are exceptional, and he seems to possess a natural talent. With his physicality improving dramatically with every game, he is a player we hope will be selected for the Japanese national team starting this season.

And now, the first half begins.

The game kicked off with a Steelers kickoff. Verblitz secured the ball and kicked it back into the opponent’s territory, but the Steelers launched a sustained attack from there. Although the play became scrappy at times, the Steelers kept the offense going.

The Steelers steadily gained ground in the opponent’s territory, closing in on the try line. Finally, they shifted the play to the left, and Steelers fullback UENOBO, who had received the ball, broke into the opponent’s in-goal area and scored the opening try in the left corner.

Steelers SO LEE successfully converted the try, bringing the score to 0-7.

16 minutes into the first half:

Verblitz created several promising opportunities on offense, but the Steelers’ defense—especially near the try line—would not allow them to advance. The Steelers’ consistent top-tier performance this season can be attributed to a dramatic improvement in teamwork on both offense and defense since last season.

Although Verblitz allowed the Steelers to score first, the 2 teams were evenly matched in the scrums.

Amidst this, the Steelers’ CTB TIMOSY was penalized for a high tackle and received a 10-minute suspension.

Verblitz capitalized on the numerical advantage created by this penalty. Although they struggled against the Steelers’ defense, they advanced deep into enemy territory, dominated possession with consecutive attacks, and ultimately, SHIGENO scored a try in the middle-right of the opponent’s in-goal area.

Verblitz’s SO MATSUDA also successfully kicked the conversion after the try, tying the score at 7-7.

25 minutes into the first half:

Both teams were evenly matched in terms of strength at the point of contact, but the Steelers were superior in terms of ball movement and smooth passing. Once in the opponent’s half, the Steelers, despite being tackled, utilized off-load passes to spread the play widely from left to right.

Then, Steelers WTB UEDA broke through the line in the right corner and rolled a ground punt into the opponent’s in-goal area. FB UENOBO grounded the ball in the in-goal area, scoring his second try of the day.

The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 7-14.

28 minutes into the first half:

Immediately after conceding a try, Verblitz launched a brilliant line attack. Upon entering the opponent’s half, Verblitz secured the ball, and the backs spread the play to the right. From WTB Telea, FB Komura cut diagonally into the gap, received the ball, and sprinted at top speed, shaking off the opposing defense to score a try directly beneath the goalposts in the opponent’s in-goal area.

The conversion kick after the try was also successful, tying the score at 14-14.

32 minutes into the first half:

Upon entering the opponent’s half, the Steelers advanced their line through a series of attacks. Near the opponent’s 22-meter line, they pushed the opposition out wide, earning a lineout in their own half.

From there, the Steelers secured the ball and advanced by forming a maul.

As the Steelers approached the in-goal area, hooker DIXON, who was at the back of the maul, broke through on the left side and scored a try in the middle-right of the opponent’s in-goal area.

The first half ended with this score. It was an exciting match where both teams showcased their strengths and thrilled the crowd.

Can the home team, Verblitz, respond to the crowd’s cheers and pull off a comeback victory in the second half? Or will the Steelers unleash their trademark offensive power and fend off Verblitz’s challenge?

It’s now the 15-minute halftime break.

Verblitz’s mascot is named RIGER.

During halftime, he made a lap around the stadium to entertain the fans.

And now, the second half began.

3 minutes into the second half:

The first scoring opportunity of the second half went to Verblitz. During a scrum in the Steelers’ end zone, Steelers No. 8 SAVEA committed an offside penalty. Since the penalty occurred directly in front of the goalposts, Verblitz opted for a field goal. Verblitz’s SO MATSUDA converted it with ease, bringing the score to 17-21.

9 minutes into the second half:

Verblitz displayed an unexpected offensive play at this stage, advancing deep into the opponent’s territory.

However, as Verblitz was moving the ball down the left flank near the opponent’s 22-meter line, Steelers fullback UENOBO intercepted the pass. UENOBO then sprinted down the right touchline and scored a try in the right corner of the opponent’s in-goal area.

Although the conversion kick after the try was missed, FB UENOBO’s try shifted the momentum of the game. The score became 17-26.

14 minutes into the second half:

Both teams launched consecutive attacks, and the players’ fatigue became increasingly apparent. However, the Steelers began to demonstrate a noticeable numerical advantage during their attacks.

The Steelers spread the play wide from the right to the left, eventually creating a numerical advantage on the outside, and WTB BURUA scored a try in the left corner of the opponent’s in-goal area.

Although the conversion kick after the try was missed, the score became 17-31.

In terms of gameplay, the Steelers held the upper hand, but Verblitz displayed tenacious defense, causing the match to reach a stalemate. At this point, if the Steelers scored again, the outcome of the match would be decided, so this was a critical moment for the Verblitz to hold their ground.

33 minutes into second half:

The scoreless stalemate had lasted for nearly 20 minutes, but it was broken by the astonishing physical prowess of the Steelers’ WTB BURUA.

The Steelers penetrated the opponent’s territory and repeatedly threatened the try line, but were repelled by Verblitz’s focused defense. However, Steelers WTB BURUA, receiving the ball near the 22-meter line, knocked aside 3 defenders and scored a try in the middle-right of the opponent’s in-goal area.

The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 17-38 and putting the Steelers in a commanding lead.

40th minute of the second half:

Even as the match drew to a close, the Steelers showed little sign of letting up physically. In contrast, the Verblitz players were visibly fatigued. They found themselves caught in a vicious cycle: even when they managed to regain possession, handling errors would derail their attacks.

Amid Verblitz’s apparent disadvantage, a game-saving play emerged. Verblitz was playing near their own try line but couldn’t make any headway. In desperation, the center kicked a short punt, which FB Komura caught and ran with for over 80 meters, scoring a try in the middle-right of the opponent’s in-goal area.

The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 24-38.

Although the Steelers had secured the victory, for Verblitz, the game was not over yet. There was still one play remaining before the final whistle. Having converted the extra point, Verblitz needed just seven more points to earn one victory point. To secure a spot in the playoffs, they were desperate to rack up those points.

Perhaps Verblitz’s determination paid off, as they won consecutive scrums and lineouts, advancing to just in front of the Steelers’ try line.

However, with the game on the line in front of the Steelers’ try line, Verblitz lost possession of the ball on their own lineout, and the match ended.

The final score was 24-38, with the Steelers earning 5 points. In contrast, the defeated Verblitz must now aim to finish within the top 6—the cutoff for the playoffs—in the remaining 3 rounds.

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Stop the war.

Peace to Ukraine

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