Texting Doesn’t Count
Is the situation in Crimea resolved yet? If it is, someone needs to inform the OP. They vowed themselves to silence, effective immediately, until whatever problem that’s taking place in Crimea is gone. Don’t call them, though, because they won’t pick up.
Instead, just send this person who’s on a vow of silence a text message. They’ll get back to you right away because, according to their logic, text messaging isn’t included in silence vows. This is probably the most ridiculous thing we’ve ever heard of or it’s a 1,000-IQ-level move. Are vows of silence about not talking or not communicating at all?