Yulia Verba explained the scandalous video with the Ukrainian flag: what the blogger said.

According to ТСН: Ukrainian blogger Yulia Verba, also known as Yulia Verbinec, explained her position after the scandal that arose due to her disdainful attitude towards the national flag of Ukraine.

Recently, she published a photo where she poses in a tight jumpsuit against the backdrop of a blue-and-yellow flag, on which her face is also depicted. This caused mixed reactions, and some critics accused Verba of desecrating the state symbol.

Comment from Yulia Verba

The blogger commented on the situation, emphasizing that she did not intend to offend anyone. According to her, the flag with her photograph is a reminder of the time when at the beginning of the large-scale war, she used a similar image as her avatar. Yulia assured that she loves Ukraine and did not want to belittle or offend anyone.

'I couldn’t even think that this could hurt someone so much. And had I known, this would not have happened. And I sincerely apologize. I am Ukrainian. I love Ukraine. But there was no bad intention in this video. To you, it is disgusting because of my appearance, but that is animosity towards me, not bad meanings or mockery of Ukrainian symbolism. Just to make me an enemy of the people? Make enemies out of those who steal from you…' - wrote Verba.

Now, the blogger has deleted the controversial content with the flag, indicating her respect for those who may have been offended. She acknowledged that it was a mistake but also noted that such a situation could happen to anyone, so it is important to show humanity.

'Everyone makes mistakes. And it is possible to calmly say that this, in your opinion, looks inappropriate; we are citizens of one country. This could happen to anyone,' - concluded the blogger.

This incident highlights the sensitivity of the topic of national symbolism in Ukraine, especially in wartime. On one hand, it is important to be attentive to the symbols representing the country, and on the other—remember humanity and the readiness to accept apologies. The blogger hopes that her words will help to reconsider this situation from another perspective.