You ' ve updated your comment since I responded so I ' ll address that too . As to spoiling an uplifting story , I ' ll mention that these groups have been a part of the discussion by the US c o n g r e s s c e n t e r p ressreleasesushousepasses 3 a m e n d m e n t s r e p c o n y e r s d efensespendingbillprotect regarding aid to Ukraine . It doesn ' t go unnoticed that there is a sort of hush hush going on when it comes to these groups , which I believe is harming the public perception of Ukraine . Should Ukrainians accept the presence of these groups ? If that is their opinion , I want to hear it and know why , for the sake of an honest discussion . Ignoring it or shaming those who ask about it is dishonest . And the issue is not so distant to me , I ' ve talked face to face with refugees from Donetsk , have spent considerable time living with Ukrainians , visited affected regions , and my elected representatives visit Ukraine and give them my tax money . My assistance is pleaded for and at the same time I ' m told to keep my nose out of it . The votes I make will affect the region and the policies , so how am I an outsider to this ?