How I figured out the Achilles heel of Vladimir Putin | William Browder | TEDxBerlin

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[@vangoneint]

Speechless, I am. For what you have done and what you are doing, thank you.

[@russwestwoodAgain]

William Browder is the man! Rest in peace Sergei Magnitsky, your sacrifice was not in vain.

[@zmeil]

@Raj Iyer Oh, Putin's children have yet to pay. I believe.

[@debbiemorrison6356]

You have been a warrior in the effort to honor Sergei Magnitsky. This story needs to be heard around the world

[@mariannerivera2720]

DEBBIE MORRISON, WE CAN KEEP RE POSTING, I AM GOING TO!!!

[@Madronaxyz]

The state assets were only given to a few people--Yeltsin's friends, then Putin's friends. Easy to make $ when you are given so much wealth that you start on 3rd base.

[@ROWBRONCO]

This silly dude playing the important ONE 😃😂 WHAT A STUPIDIOT THEME for this TEDx … RIDICULOUS !! Surely it was SPONSORED by the WARMONGERS NATO 🤔

[@tvramki]

Must to help to stop a modern Monster let World know the Truth

[@mvp019]

He was and is a carpetbagger scumbag who made millions off the misery of Russians after the fall of the USSR, and hates Putin because he put an end to the Yeltsin-era free money party. Doesn't make Putin good, but this guy is a real piece of it. Look up his FBI deposition video - he suddenly can't remember anything under oath. If my kid grew up to be Bill Browder, I would be disgusted that I didn't do a better job parenting.

[@esterabec5113]

Thanks for not giving up on a wonderful man. God bless you and his family.

[@koalanectar9382]

I can't be the only one who thought this was Dr.Phil in the thumbnail..

[@Marxmann1984]

Definitely not. LMAO

[@andrewadams3111]

I almost stopped watching. Felt baited. Not one for gossip. But I would of like to of known why Dr Phil was the archenemies of Putin.

[@username4441]

yep, i heard his voice saying "folks, look here"

[@omarcominhayyo8180]

I know right white people all look the same

[@grillscheese1805]

Same..

[@davidteitelbaum7335]

If nothing else: this man’s toil to immortalize that man who worked for him, and who died on duty, integrity intact, is noble and worthy of laurels.

[@heeeresjohnny7503]

pffff, You are obviously a "blue pill" poppin, "kool aid drinking" establishment shill... You have no idea what this shitbag has done and what he represents....GTFOH...

[@Vidis88]

Teitelbaum... you know there is theories he worked for CIA.

[@jackmack1061]

Integrity intact. Well said, Sir

[@gearhead1302]

I know about the Magnitski act but I didn't know the story. I'm glad I watched this. We should all be working hard to bring justice for this man. He had more honor in one finger than 99.999 percent of men I know.

[@Thisisahandle701]

@@Vidis88 If I was Putin, the first thing I would do is accuse this guy of working for the CIA.

[@gillianhowell7562]

Thank you for your faithfulness in honouring his memory.

[@kd1s]

This is amazing. William Browder is a man with a conscience. The memory of Sergei Mangitsky will live on.

[@sanpotkins2130]

shutup

[@geoffreylachner6779]

What's amazing is that U have not looked him up on Wikipedia to understand who the crook is. Chump/sucker.

[@andratoma9834]

Serghei Magnisky is a hero…it is horrible what happened to him

[@martinsolano7894]

After that I will hope the lawyer’s family is well taken off and protected.

[@mikefitzgerald41]

He’s worth 1,000 Putins

[@colinrutherford3452]

@@mikefitzgerald41 pp

[@colinrutherford3452]

Pp

[@colinrutherford3452]

@@mikefitzgerald41 p00p

[@dadaistaingegniere]

I have to say that the title of this exposition is deviating, but this speech is the most clear, assertive and short I've heard of the way about how Russia passed from communism to Putin neo-tsarism. My compliments mr. Browder, you made the point in my opinion.

[@blakebrown534]

I think you mean deceptive.

[@deadmanprodinc]

God bless Sergei Magnitsky and yourself Mr. Browder, thank you for this story and your bravery. Your both a rare breed and I wish you all the success possible.

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Bravery? Lol. He’s a vicious little criminal.

[@heavenlymilano]

This guy should be on a main TED event. He is much more than he says. He is one of the few people who fights against corruption aka Putin in Russia.

[@santa_claus-north_pole]

Don't forget about Zalinski's corruption. He has pulled the wool over the world's eyes - since he is an Actor, and a very foul-mouthed comedian. He actually took his mother to a show, andt had a very large part of the show about [women's genitalia]. His mother walked out in disgust. That's the kind of guy we are dealing with. Pure corruption, and would turn over his own *mother* for a buck.

[@thegbgfamily]

Now he is in good company.

[@christophercolumbus8944]

putin is corrupt but he was also protecting russian people against mafia too

[@paulajwhite2491]

Sergei Magnitsky’s story needs to be told / heard around the world. May truth, justice, honourable courageous people and their legacy prevail.

[@jumpy707]

I am am

[@rosk.wilburn5847]

True.

[@FreemonSandlewould]

Especially the part about CUI BONO.......Bill Browder

[@gmf8171]

@K. Mac the KGB was dissolved in 1991 and replaced with two different agencies.... While you're talking about "lies being fed", you might want to check the accuracy of what you're spreading around....

[@leehaelters6182]

@@FreemonSandlewould, confidential informant in what investigation or proceeding, if you please?

[@Truthwelltoldtr]

I am honored to learn Sergey Magnitsky’s name. Hail to the just!

[@ricklujan8670]

Alper Unsan A complete FRAUDULENT ... player ... Hermitage Fund ... created by EDMOND SAFRA... a gentleman who died of a mysterious death in his centrally located Luxurious flat in downtown Monaco 🇲🇨... A delightful place along the French Riviera... .. I CAN give you further information details on this MAGNITZKY Act / ... I am not a fan of Putin ... but ..? The historical facts are becoming more and more obvious to people like me ... who trade and invest in World events and governments

[@aw4516]

Rick Lujan troll

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

By “Taking Care of Mr Magnitsky “little did the perpetrators know that they had proverbially CUT OFF THE NOSE JUST TO SPITE THE FACE....Not the sharpest tools in the Box....Oh dear me🤦‍♂️😬

[@hanko8357]

@@ricklujan8670 Safra was an investor. And the problem is?

[@alungriffiths8611]

@@aw4516 You are trill! We see through you!

[@davidhadaway9311]

I have read Mr Browder's books and was filled with admiration for his determined pursuit of justice, but hearing his voice crack as he tells the story of Mr Magnitsky's fate, even though he must have told it many times before, reveals even more about the quality of both men.

[@christophercolumbus8944]

yeah? did he talk about child por----??? human trafficking? extortion? murders or all the other sht his tribe are involved in to THIS DAY ??

[@worms1]

@@christophercolumbus8944 vlad is that you?

[@LunaticTheCat]

​​​​@@christophercolumbus8944No, but he did talk about the Russian propaganda campaign to smear his name, which, to Russians credit, seems to have worked on you.

[@Silver_Prussian]

​@@LunaticTheCatgow can you smear a diarrhea ? This guy is massive t*rd, nothing he says is true, every single time a media tried to post a different side of the story filled with factual info he threatened them with a lawsuit

[@raykleiner3151]

This speech is even more relevant today than when it was delivered by William in Berlin. Well done!

[@lashamartashvili]

That's because west didn't do anything and more tragedies followed culminating in war.

[@sharpatite4684]

@@ralphzoombeenie2330 what are you suggesting?

[@janineroux2398]

@@ralphzoombeenie2330 bot

[@ianhamilton3113]

@@ralphzoombeenie2330 Putin a conman? Na, much worse than that.

[@ralphzoombeenie2330]

@@janineroux2398 No. I prefer the truth to the lies of a crook. You can continue living with a lie if you prefer. It sometime takes effort to find the truth but easy to blindly accept a lie or propaganda.

[@claudespoliakoff3388]

What an inspiring story. TED talk is a most appropriate venue for disseminating such economic idealism. Thank you

[@JonnyTBooker]

Ted talk is full of it!!! Do some research 🧐

[@marcusantoniusAfterDark]

He is wonderful. Everytime I saw him over the last years, months, weeks, days on tv or KZbin clips.

[@raymondramirez8656]

Felicidades amigo! Loyal friendship and the truth always seems to come out what an amazing story!

[@douglachman7330]

Impressive integrity and substance of his cause. Thank you for your efforts and commitment to restoring justice.

[@AppalachianTreehugger]

Mr. Browder you are a hero! Thank you for standing up for what is right in spite of danger to yourself.

[@ralphzoombeenie2330]

Mr. Browder is a liar and a fraud. Find "The Magnitsdky Act Behind the Scenes" documentary and read The Komisarscoop report on Mr. Browder. Then read the 15 May 2020 - Australian Citizens Party Media Release to Parliament

[@skyrizione8811]

@@ralphzoombeenie2330 you're correct but your wasting your time with these idiots

[@brentconnock2513]

You are a man of honour! While Sergei Magnitskys' death is tragic, you have fought for his memory! May the act continue to deprive the wicked of their ill gotten gains.

[@stefan_mtl]

A guy on a mission! Browder is outsmarting Poutine. You're a role model. Good luck.

[@loftsatsympaticodotc]

What a terrible horrifying story of Sergei Magnitsky. He deserves a hero of the Russia medal! This story demands justice, eg. jail for all Sergei's torturers, his guards, the police who arrested him and most of all, the top brass and Putin who condoned, encouraged or ordered those heinous acts! William Browder, May you succeed beyond your dreams.

[@zmeil]

Anna Politkovska, I think, was just another victim, alas.

[@lockyp204]

Hero of Russia? It’s a cesspit of corruption like they’re handing them out to noble people

[@1956mjw]

I'd partly heard of the Magnitsky Act, but never found out it's actual origin. Thank you William Browder for enlightening me about the man who stood up to greed and corruption and paid the ultimate price. Further reading on Sergei reveals he was was born and raised in Odessa in the Ukraine - ironically one of the coastal cities on Putin's current 'must have' list. Sergei Magnitsky was as brave then, as every Ukrainian is being now. How much longer can Putin order - and get away with - the bullying and killing of foreign and Russian innocents? The man is a megalomaniac bully and those who support him are just as complicit. SLAVA UKRAINI.

[@andoletube]

"How much longer can Putin order - and get away with - the bullying and killing of foreign and Russian innocents?" A little longer, but not too much longer. His reign is coming to an end. The biggest threat remains from Putin is now nuclear.

[@johnhough7738]

He'll get away with it for as long as he possibly can; and that will be for as long as those on power can hold onto it. To improve things there will take a greater power, no?

[@leehaelters6182]

@@johnhough7738, not going to happen, I dread to say.

[@asgerhashim3913]

Yes Michael Jackson

[@simarjitkaur3411]

Slava Ukraine 💞

[@matthewv789]

He modestly left out the part where Putin had Interpol put out a Red Notice international arrest warrant on him (as described in his wonderful book “Red Notice” which greatly expands on all this in much more, very interesting, detail).

[@robertacolarette1594]

You’re right. I have that book. Pretty harrowing.

[@elainemunro4621]

Red Notice is a real page turner, well written, and informative. It’s legacy is how Putin is being treated right now.

[@hanko8357]

Reads like a thriller.

[@purenkool2011]

I wanna read the book!

[@yadu5966]

Dear Matthew, thanks for pointing out regarding the book.

[@kaseo1708]

Just bought a copy of Browder’s new follow up book to Red Notice. Unreal story. How has this not been adapted into a movie yet I’ll never know.

[@jeniwren56]

I just finished his book Red Notice. It describes this story in much more detail. Corruption is the greatest threat to any nation, or organization. I’m awed by Mr Browser’s bravery and unflinching determination to bring justice for his friend Magnitsky and his family and for continuing to fight for meaningful change in the world.

[@peterweller8583]

You should put in quotes "Red Notice" Thank you for the information.

[@mjregan88]

phenomenal book.

[@olegcovian209]

They should do a movie about this story. Nothing will hurt more to Putin than exposing who he really is .

[@Bargerland]

Deadline announced on March 16th "Doug Liman Set To Direct Series Adaptation Of Bill Browder’s Russian-Corruption Book ‘Red Notice.’ I've been watching for this news ever since I read Browder's book. It's an amazing story. I just hope they do it justice.

[@zmeil]

Yes, to all generations to come!

[@James-jz1vd]

Their all supporters of communism so no movie.

[@James-jz1vd]

Coming to America.Wake up this is terrible but it’s just one story out of millions.

[@99solutionsit10]

This guy just released a book, kind of best seller already. Movie may follow soon....

[@RobertCookcx]

Bold man standing in public telling the world what he has done to get justice for his friend. Putin is ruthless and it take a lot of courage. Great talk!

[@lobopix_]

He knows it - he has security with him all the time.

[@lobopix_]

@@eclectictomboy6873 Let's be clear here - since you obviously didn't listen to the timeline of the talk at all - *Browder has a ton more brains and boldness than you'll ever acquire in several lifetimes.* If you're going to comment from the comfort of your armchair ignorance at least comment on the content, substance and context, not on what you 'think' they are.

[@lobopix_]

@@eclectictomboy6873 Please see my previous response...

[@willp2042]

They should make a movie on this true story.... I salute Mr. Sergei Magnitsky and Mr. Browder, they both made a great historical of Magnitsky Act.

[@GreenGibbon]

"Red Notice: A true story of high finance, murder and one man's fight for justice" by Bill Browder (2015) is the the book. Terrific read!

[@willp2042]

@@GreenGibbon Great, I will buy it. Thanks

[@PlanetEarth3141]

Will P, a movie from Hollywood is the opposite of honoring a brave man. Hollywood uses people for greed, not honor.

[@willp2042]

@@PlanetEarth3141 Couldn't agree more.

[@edgarkuijer5755]

Would be very hard to watch though, that is, if you have a heart...

[@sparkysmom7149]

Bravo to Mr. Browder. Gives me hope that there are more REAL MEN in this world like him.

[@johncollorafi257]

Journalists talk about the Russian kleptocracy and oligarchs, but Bill Browder makes it understandable with chilling first hand experience. I found his book most compelling.

[@R34L157]

Its not a controversial ted topic if the youtube comments section hasn't been closed

[@jimmydickson8854]

All the frozen assets from Russia should be given to Ukraine to rebuild the damage Russia has done

[@brianlane5572]

Jimmy, That’s what I’ve been thinking!! Why shud the world allow that kgb thug get away with a single $ of his ill gotten spoils !! Everything he “ owns “ meaning everything he’s stolen, must be confiscated n given to UKRAINE!!! We can’t claim to be civilized if killers like him get away with it !! But that means pain , energy wise , for many countries, but that’s a price we shud ALL share , to get rid of this murderous thug !!!!

[@gusmarokity6482]

Agree!

[@laugheachdaywithme]

and more putins palace should be seized and gave to ukraine

[@Cat-ik1wo]

Yes!!! Take the oligarchs money and rebuild Ukraine and help its people. Oh hit them where their heart is,..... their money!!! Make it happen!! WHY NOT???

[@anilpawar9666]

Yes

[@GreenGibbon]

"Red Notice: A true story of high finance, murder and one man's fight for justice" by Bill Browder (2015) is the the book. Terrific read!

[@Bargerland]

Red Notice is amazing. Now he's written a follow-up story... 'Freezing Order: A True Story of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath.' It just came out and I'll be reading it soon.

[@SueFerreira75]

@@Bargerland Agreed! Just finished reading Freezing Order. Pre-ordered it and devoured it in the past couple of days.. As page-turning as Red Notice. Everyone needs to read Browder's two books to understand just how amoral and brutal Putin is.

[@Bargerland]

@@SueFerreira75 I brought Red Notice to the hospital when my dad was admitted. He snuck it away from me and wouldn't let it go. At 96 years old, the story had him hooked. It was the last book my father read which was a little sad for me. He had a dear friend in Russia, and I'm sure it broke his heart. --- sorry, too much information.

[@GreenGibbon]

@@Bargerland: I smiled when I read your story; not too much information at all! I can see your dad, in bed, gripping the book (that he stole from you! 😊), and as sad for him as the tale may have been, there is real joy in being utterly engrossed in a good book. Good for him! Yours is what you call a good story, mate, happy and sad at the same time. Lovely.

[@luizb.4333]

The most important countries to have this law passed on isn't Germany but all the tiny tax havens, like Panama, Isle of Man, Cyprus, Andorra, Monaco, Malta, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Bahamas, Aruba, etc. There's where their money goes to.

[@mrinal3281]

True words!!!!

[@ZohairRazaa]

Yes but they have technical control over it, they can get to it whenever they want.

[@raiseword]

And what about the Eastern European countries like Bulgaria, where Russia is king!?!

[@pricklypearmedia]

couldn't agree more!

[@nettart4924]

Cyprus? Tiny tax haven? *THAT'S A GOOD ENOUGH REASON TO INVADE AGAIN*

[@hanumanthhyd]

Excellent work !!!! Thank you for doing your best to bring some Justin to Magnistsky.

[@Alice-magic]

Thank you for the eonderful work you do!

[@hariganapathy4312]

I knew Magnitsky act , but did not know the full sad story behind that. I wish more people were brave like Browder. You are an inspiration to others and Russian people at this time.

[@MC-pg2ko]

I applaud you and Mr Magnintsky for your extreme bravery in exposing Putin and his corrupt oligarchs. Shame on them. The Russian people deserve better. I hope Mr Magnintsky's family will derive some comfort from your heroic efforts to ensure his bravery will never be forgotten.

[@jonahstevens2104]

Putin probably has a polonium milkshake with this guy's name on it

[@msahakim]

And the guy drank it. Hence the baldness.

[@pablorages1241]

...what for ... he's beaten him and removed him from the country ... I doubt Putin even knows his name

[@fofal]

Maybe his wife will order some Novichok perfume from London lol who knows

[@mickeythompson9537]

There is no god. That's why it's up to human beings to do good.

[@FirstLast-zk5ow]

Which he drinks with the reptilian aliens .. while listening to our conversations

[@jamesharris184]

Damn we need that now more than ever. U are courageous.

[@janelavenderbrown151]

Wonderfully work. I’m so sorry that your lawyer died and for the family and your trauma in that experience. Yes, your work is very worthwhile. And by the way, I lik your speaking style.

[@maxdfd]

I think it's proper to say “got killed”. It wasn't a natural death

[@BrettHar123]

@@maxdfd Actually it was a natural death - Magnitsky died of acute pancreatitis.

[@AN-cy7xm]

Absolutely amazing.

[@mchapman6835]

Thank you. First time I've heard of this but on searching found this about this "The UK Magnitsky Act. It was announced on 6th July 2020 that the UK was to impose sanctions on 49 named individuals including those implicated in the deaths of Magnitsky and Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. It is expected that more names will follow.!

[@MajidFouladpour]

I knew the full story before watching by having read his excellent book *Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice* ; yet I had to fight back tears.

[@KennethLeeAtLGA]

Someone should make a movie of this

[@Bargerland]

Deadline announced on March 16, 2022 "Doug Liman Set To Direct Series Adaptation Of Bill Browder’s Russian-Corruption Book ‘Red Notice.’ I've been watching for this news ever since I read Browder's book. It's an amazing story. I just hope they do it justice.

[@smartmoney-personalfinance8465]

This story aged very, very, very well. Well done - incredibly inspiring!

[@tokouatonga7914]

11:50 when his head block that one bright light. Life was briefly a bliss 😂

[@lbass9586]

Don’t give up the good fight for justice and humanity. Thank you!

[@simon1italy]

This was an incredible story and I am glad the name of that lawyer is now set in stone. It is tragic how he had to die to get there. I hope Mr. Browder took care of his family, and I want to believe he did. Very sad and beautiful story.

[@altgenesis]

Good question. What did this guy do for the lawyers family? He took all the money out of Russia. Did he help support the lawyer's family with it?

[@hub8075]

I agree w you Simone Mr Browder dedicated his life to honor that poor man I heard about the Magniski Act but never knew the story I like you am so moved We need stories like Mr Browders to remind us their is good and Greatness in our world

[@motioncontroller]

There's a book he wrote called The Red Notice. It's not the same as the Netflix show... His family was present in Washington when they passed the law and I believe they are out of Russia and Bill definitely helped them out. It's been a few years since I read the book.

[@blacksolidChrome]

@@altgenesis Much more interresting: What did putin do for his family? Did he help support the lawyers family? Why did he do what he did? Putin knows about this, why? Because he knows about the Magnitsky Act.

[@davidapfel380]

@@altgenesis Yes he did. To this day he is friends with the family and together they keep trying to uncover the corruption. You claim he took all the money out of Russia. Where is your proof? Do you have access to his accounts? To start a hedge fund you need capital. The fund was started with foreign investors who put money into Russia. When he liquidated his Russian assets, he just recovered his investors money. You need to look at the Russian Oligarchs and Putin to find out who is taking money out of Russia.

[@yevaburshteyn6938]

I was very touched by the story of Sergey Magnizkiy. life is very unfair. Why people have to suffer for saying the truth.

[@DaveGIS123]

Why do people suffer for telling the truth? Because honest people hate dishonesty, and dishonest people are afraid of being exposed. "The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright." (Proverbs 29: 27). What happens when a corrupt person becomes a country's leader? The country falls apart. "By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down." (Proverbs 29: 4). What can be done about Russia? Easy. Get rid of corruption, starting at the top. "When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive." (Proverbs 28: 28).

[@albertoplm]

Because criminals like Putin have interferences on their criminal activities fron truth and honest people.

[@crichter1724]

@Yeva... I think history tells us that people have regularly suffered for standing up for the truth.

[@Larrye123]

Don't think it only happens in Russia!

[@albertoplm]

@@Larrye123 and then?

[@waynebooker498]

I just finished his book, Red Notice, and just started his second one, Freezing Order. If you want a much more comprehensive understanding of how Russia really works and how it got that way I recommend these two, starting with Red Notice. Freezing Order is a second part. Bill Browder is my new hero.

[@dalemccord2129]

Thanks, grabbing book #2 today from the library, and almost finished with #1. One of the most equally fascinating and disturbing true stories on the planet!

[@waynebooker498]

@@dalemccord2129 Glad I could help. How it must be to live your life with an open hit contract out on you from the leader of a superpower.

[@surfer730]

Awesome and Timely TED talk. Let’s all support this act and have it worldwide.

[@umarahmad3798]

You Sir are a Hero.

[@littlemrpinkness295]

Outstanding! I did not realize what this was even about until the story was well advanced. It was fascinating to hear the "behind-the-scenes" information about what happened. I listen to TED Talks pretty frequently, every day if I can. It's a really worthwhile use of my time.

[@thomasmorea333]

Very, very good...you Sir, have the correct value in the political world..!

[@joelG1272]

Thank you for sharing this story

[@mouse6210]

Sergei Magnitsky was a brave man.

[@ralphzoombeenie2330]

See:-"The Magnitsky Act behind the Scenes" documentary. and the Australian Citizen's Party "See:-15 May 2020 - Citizens Party Media Release"

[@lucymerrett7362]

I feel that he should have saved himself because this has made no difference. Yet maybe.... poor man and family.

[@lourdesdelapena1852]

Sregei Magnitsky is a world renowned hero and a martyr !...💎❤️🙏🏻💕

[@abistonservices9249]

Excellent talk from a decent man, not so many like him around nowadays! 👍

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

II Timothy 3: 1 - 5.

[@avag1821]

Bill Browder is again currently active to damage putin, during his illegal Ukraine war invasion. Even now in 2022, Mr. Browder is rallying European & Western nations to enact new legislation to seize money and assets (luxury mansions, yachts, etc.) from Russian billionaires who secretly hold much of putin's money. He's brave, and a defender of justice. Bravo to Mr. Browder!

[@veronicaroach3667]

I had heard of the name, but never knew the whole story- so thank you so much for spelling out the horrors that Sergei had to bear, and we needed this huge reminder of who putin really is - and hopefully the need for his complete removal from power, and his actual 'rewards' for all of this horror. So many ruined lives, so many decent people trying to get it right - we all know it is not the Russian people, but without standing up to the tyrants, things never change.

[@James-jz1vd]

Good lesson for American people

[@James-jz1vd]

Thank you so much and what a wonderful man.

[@osnovyanenko]

Yes it is the russian people. It's not putin shelling hospitals and theatres, not putin driving over civilian cars with families inside, not putin shooting children. This is all done by russian hands. Government is a reflection of society's values, war is a collective responsibility. There's a reason why many companies leave russia - over 70% of russians support the war in Ukraine. If you don't believe me, talk to an average russian. You'll be shocked just how barbaric their thinking is. Constantly living in the past glory of a big empire, wanting to revive that. They don't define greatness as being democratic, not having a dictator, and connecting with other counties. They define greatness as having the will to attack other countries and expand territory. Please never say that again - "it's not the russian people". It is, they are.

[@j.g.8494]

Putin - the "killer", the "war criminal" and the "butcher"!

[@Stuart68505]

I completely agree. Thanks for your message & insights.

[@Dave-H]

3 years later this shows up in my feed and is more relevant than ever. Hail Ukraine.

[@christianeriksson4733]

Well, that salute fits well with the political state of eastern Ukraine before the invasion anyway...

[@kaumingo]

Bravo! To your integrity!

[@bookashkin]

What integrity? Check out Pinocchio's depositions on the web.

[@mdb.4033]

My biggest respect to Sergey Magnintsky 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@mariacobb8575]

P o

[@tomthomas9495]

Truely magnificent story. Again a perfect example Russia should be de-Putinised.

[@vladimirsak]

Politics is screwed all around the world. Start in your own country first.

[@richh8471]

… and the USA de-Pelosi-iz Ed and de-Schumer-ized of these now-millionaire crooks !!

[@CrazyEightyEights]

There is another outstanding interview of Bill Browder with Jonathan Fink on Silicon Curtain. Mr Browder still suffers tremendous guilt over Mr Magnitskey's demise. Bill Browder is a determined and courageous man of quality.

[@jimlambrick3248]

I've been thinking that assets of Western corporations that are in tax havens should be frozen in the same way.

[@ivolgafly]

Starting with Browder's assets.

[@bogusswe]

tax = theft

[@jimlambrick3248]

Oh good, here come the Fox News drones.

[@antoniobastos780]

they'll freeze all your bitcoin. IN THEIR DREAMS!

[@bogusswe]

@@jimlambrick3248 You say tax heavens get the money. Be a tax heaven. You want to be a thief.

[@Lohitaksha]

I remember how embarrassed I was, as a kid, watching Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz apologizing on TV for her grandfather having been a member of the Communist Party in the 1930s. That was the McCarthy Era.

[@sachamo100]

Bill, Thank you for your work in this area.

[@beckynelson6786]

Hard to imagine what that poor man went through and I am glad that Mr.Browder sought to get justice for him.

[@martinmichael2535]

Browder is a thief who robbed the Russians blind. Too bad about his lawyer, but Billy Browder is a genuine scumbag.

[@mohammedidrees3890]

His book Red Notice is a great read. Highly recommend.

[@thetooginator153]

Mohammed Idrees - I agree! I read it about a year ago, and I finally understood how the Russian oligarchs “made” their money.

[@robertacolarette1594]

I agree. I’ve got it. Very harrowing.

[@khandakarshamsuzzaman1918]

This video is enough to prove that TED is also under the same umbrella, No exception.

[@teslastellar]

TED is just where self-important people gather to give talks that make them think they're even more important than before.

[@rdelrosso2001]

What is this umbrella you speak of? Do you condone Putin's murder of Magnitsky? It's not clear from your comment, Comrade. Do Svidanya, Solidny Chelovik!

[@JordanService]

Troll.

[@titanscar2183]

@@teslastellar yeah none of the other hundred Ted talks actually teach you anything. It's not like it's a platform for discussion and exploration on various subjects or anything.

[@Dan-uq8rr]

Very very true. I need to stop watching them

[@alternativeinvestments7369]

I have the Red Notice - I have watched the Movie - Thanks for your Resilience and noble actions

[@XRP747E]

What an interesting and sad story. Putin is poison. Sergey was an astonishing and brave man. You too are a man of great courage Bill. Thank you.

[@gmf8171]

Murdered any Russian civilians lately ?

[@petegoestubular]

If this is going to apply to the dictator of Saudi Arabia who had the journalist Jamal Khashoggi tortured and murdered then I'm in.

[@Hairy.Whodini]

It should apply to every enemy of America: Putin, MBS, Kim Jong Un, and all members of the Trump family

[@Rammbock]

He said 'John McCain'. What's your guess? :)

[@spinflux]

Sebastiaan De Wit Yeah the one that worked for WaPo one of the most prestigious papers in the US. Known for hiring terrorists, especially ones who write about anti-terrorism, because that seems legit. 🙄🙄🙄

[@righthonourablezeus3828]

Your fake concern for the death of one person is the definition of hypocrisy. Hundreds of thousands of people are killed each year around the world but here you are shedding crocodile tears for one individual. Pathetic

[@XsamwiseX45]

@@sebastiaandewit159 they've been sanctioned under the same act

[@paulmccallum4801]

What was cut out at 8:02?

[@fjs1111]

Outstanding Mr. Browder!!

[@collintrytsman3353]

my hope is a screenwriter turns this story into a MOVIE...........that way reaching millions of people!!!

[@LunaticAstrology]

This was touching and inspiring

[@mikem3789]

May the latest war crimes against the Ukrainians be the impetus to awake the whole world to the horrible actions of the Putin regime. May he be held accountable and may justice be served. 🙏

[@worer850]

@@Bb-pw1zi so killing Ukrainians is ok ? Failed logic.

[@amandavictoriasewell7393]

Well said x

[@andyb6866]

@@Bb-pw1zi Whataboutism.

[@ihs51]

Did Bush and Blair held accountable for the millions death in the ME

[@andyb6866]

@@ihs51 Yes, they were. Refer to the Chilcot Inquiry. And do you think there will ever be a similar inquiry in Russia on Putin's wars in Georgia, Chechnya, Crimea, Donbas, Syria or Ukraine?

[@Fu-orksGive.PEACE.achance.]

RIP Sergei Magninsky .JUSTICE.

[@daryldaryl913]

Mr Magnitsky is a man of honour, strength and courage. Few people could ever take that amount of torture for so long and have kept their grit. This fellow should have been the most honoured Hero of Russia.

[@tipskulhiso6763]

Such a good guy

[@londonengland2309]

By the way, you have done a magnificent job Sir!

[@worldpeace8187]

Thank you for sharing this with us and putting your God given intellectual gift to work for the better good of our world. Your courage to continue your pursuit is admired Completely!!

[@rusdayatiidrus5401]

This dude should be declared as one the heroes of democracy n human rights. I believe millions of us who love democracy n human rights observance get inspired by his struggles. Unbelievable indeed.

[@nicoladellino8124]

R.I.P Sergey, respect for you

[@e.w.3989]

I never knew that Dr. Phil had this incredible of a story.

[@Rhino-ep6of]

Thought the same! Dr Phil vs Putin on a TED talk?

[@dottiedogdiscovers]

🤣

[@CultofThings]

Putin's greatest fear: A T.V Psychologist

[@kabunker]

came to say this

[@micvili7527]

Evan Wilkinson it's his brother

[@vspatmx7458]

respect... respect. respect. and good bless all those fighting the good fight.

[@XCultureEducation]

A story of a great man, two great men, but Achilles's heel? It's been many years since the Magnitsky Act has been passed and the truth is it did little to stop or destroy Putin. Looking at what is happening in Ukraine, I dare to say, the Magnitsky Act did nothing to stop Putin. Mich more aggressive intervention was needed. So, no, it's not dictators' Achilles's heel. Just a little inconvenience.

[@erock.steady]

given time, minor cracks in a foundation blossom to become the ruins of a once "great" civilization.

[@deadeyecpt.7765]

@@erock.steady how long will it be though? If he dies before that happens all will have been for nothing.

[@TheLastProzacNation]

Completely agree. The west uses gentle measures to stop someone who is the embodiment of violence and corruption. Much harsher methods should be used.

[@humanfromconception1195]

Surely you are not suggesting that individuals should not act justly? These 2 men & the Magnitsky Act don't constitute the totality of The West's reaction. I suppose 'Achille's heel' is not the appropriate descriptor. What would Putin's Achilles heel look like to you?

[@erock.steady]

@@deadeyecpt.7765 it's a metaphor, not to be taken literally but to illustrate how a trickle becomes a canyon.

[@vicsanchez5100]

this is how far an honest lawyer can go ....imagine if all of them were honest

[@alungriffiths8611]

An honest lawyer! Have you ever met one? Like finding a needle in a haystack

[@thetraditionalmale]

This aged very well

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

What an extraordinary story and courageous man. His death is now commemorated in the legislation that was used to impose the sanctions against those criminal Oligarchs feeding Putin. Australia passed a similar legislation just in the nick of time in December 2021.

[@Peter14523]

Got enough oligarch bankers in our country How about deal with our Crimimials in the west .its just a distraction from real problems.

[@sydneymartin6941]

SIR I salute you Thank you for sharing this story with all of us And all I have for Putin the dwarf is my middle finger salute

[@anasparkle5493]

Courage to speak the truth is so attractive

[@dianawoods6991]

Mr. Browder is a hero for so much folks but also for his lawyer, I hope he has helped his lawyers family with lots of money because they need it and helped them get out of Russia.

[@williamhenson7359]

A hero? He is just a man who wanted to grab more Russian assets than he could chew.

[@karenrothery5696]

@@williamhenson7359 So sorry you have sadly missed the entire goal of Mr.Browder's actions!

[@ralphzoombeenie2330]

Magnitsky was an accountant NOT a lawyer. Browder has been perpetuating this lie to prevent his extradition for fraud. Find "The Magnitsdky Act Behind the Scenes" documentary and read The Komisarscoop report on Mr. Browder. Then read the 15 May 2020 - Australian Citizens Party Media Release to Parliament

[@dianawoods6991]

@@ralphzoombeenie2330 Wikipedia's info is tax adviser (interesting!) not lawyer but his wife is a lawyer. Wondering why Browder isn't correcting and for what is he benefiting calling him a lawyer? Anyways, it is a sad fact Putin ordered his death. I will read your info later Thanks

[@dianawoods6991]

I said Mr Magnitsky isn't a lawyer well I was wrong a tax adviser is a lawyer period!

[@maverickdoe6984]

1,600+ thumbs down? Must be the "bad guys" :) Very good work here by William Browder to honor his friend and to stick it to the oligarchs around the world!

[@mikeofcetacea]

It's frustrating, for sure. I'm assuming partisans found the video and have somehow determined that Browder's experience with Putin and the Russian government is a fabrication.

[@matthewv789]

Russia has been waging virtual war on the west for years, with cyberattacks, social media disinformation campaigns and botnets (no doubt including ones that mass upvote or downvote posts), state-sponsored propaganda, political manipulation (including supporting trump and other corrupt autocrats around the world), and targeted assassinations of defectors. Zillions of fake accounts commenting endlessly on stories like this run by disinformation officers in Russia is a big part of this.

[@hanko8357]

Balls of steel.

[@ytsangatsu]

It's not 16k thumbs down, it's 16k thumbs up.

[@thomasmorea333]

William Browder....very good, and I hope you’ll KEEP GOING..!!

[@drewknapp3171]

So inspiring!

[@UltimateBargains]

"You may have all the money, Raymond, but I have all the men with guns." -- Kevin Spacey as "President Frank Underwood" in "House of Cards"

[@TheAmericanCatholic]

UltimateBargains don't quote rapey spacey

[@Pomme843]

@@TheAmericanCatholic Lol at that username xD It was rather the rejection of religion that created the modern world

[@morganamarvel7075]

But men with guns like to get paid. 💰💲🔫

[@Lateralmove]

@Mr Sigma Money isn't wealth... they print money but don't create the wealth. Get rid of the wealth creators and your country will starve.

[@Lateralmove]

@Pool Bal that's your fear and belief. Some think wealth will allow humanity to solve climate change and over population problems. Truth is, no one knows. So far, we did solved hard problems with food and crops production with tech and science (which are tied to wealth) allowing population growth to previously unsustainable levels. We could have tried to limit wealth out of the same fears back at the day, not sure it would have been the right choice to make. It's comes to progressive vs conservative dilemma: should we risk the change?