Masha Moskaleva, or: Her father

A 'Septolet' Twelve-year-old Russian Masha draws a pro-Ukrainian picture. She's taken away. Her father faces prison. Source: BBC Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.

Russians, or: Vladimir Putin

A 'Septolet' Russia suffers 200,000 casualties in one year. Putin decides to conscript 400,000 more troops. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.

Heroes, or: Cowards

A 'Septolet' click for full size A POW says: โ€œGlory to Ukraine.โ€ Russians riddle him with bullets, videotaping his murder. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.

Russian tanks, or: Toy soldiers

A 'Septolet' Russian tanks veer wildly before exploding. Russian soldiers run in every direction, some ablaze. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.

Losses to losses, or: Dust to dust

A 'Septolet' Ukrainians in Tokmak complain of constant stench. Using cremation, Russia conceals its combat losses. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.

Critical supplies, or: Cannon fodder

A 'Septolet' Russia's critical supplies are running low. Russian cannon fodder draws and depletes Ukrainian fire. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.

Doomed, or: If you don’t…

A 'Septolet' Putin pardons convicts to attack Ukraine as "Wagner" mercenaries. Mercenaries are shot for fleeing. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.