UK Soldier Fighting for Ukraine Remembers On Kyiv's Maidan His Fallen Comrades

UK soldier Shareef Amin is a volunteer fighter with the Ukrainian army against the Russian invaders. Although badly wounded in action, he has returned to continue helping Ukraine. On Remembrance Day, he tells Kyiv Post's Chief Editor Bohdan Nahaylo on Kyiv's Maidan what motivates him and about his fallen international and Ukrainian comrades.
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[@danieljames2015]

This lad is epic, he was very badly injured early in the War, and he has got through that and returned to fight the Orcs. Very proud to have him as a fellow Brit. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧✌️

[@davidjones-wt2qq]

He’s got no business being there ,mug 🤣

[@att6484]

​@@davidjones-wt2qq couldn't give a fuck, dude is hard as nails

[@Johnyperks]

Much respect to him🙏

[@justme3692]

He looks and speaks like an Ukrainian person

[@Terracecasualx5]

@@davidjones-wt2qqwhy doesn’t he have any business being there,who are you to say this? At least he believes in freedom and is willing to lay down his life for someone else’s freedom. John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this,that he lay down his life for his friends.

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

Thank you for the British soldier who fought for Ukraine.....❤ And thank you for putting names on the flags..... It is heart wrenching to see all the soldiers who gave their lives for their Motherland.❤🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🌻🌻🌻and the soldiers of other countries too.❤🇨🇦🇬🇧🇭🇲and others❤❤❤

[@charlottewEppsFletcher]

Thank you for helping Ukraine ❤

[@toddbeamer6131]

Respect. Slava Ukraini.

[@TheCroupier74]

Thank you Shareef Amin for helping to defend my family. I wish I had as much courage as you. 💙💛

[@bernardbober7300]

Wow! A very moving tribute that people need to see.

[@charlottewEppsFletcher]

Bless them all ❤

[@johntrottier1162]

Upmost Love and Respect to you and your brothers. Thank you for telling your story and the story of your mates. Slava Ukraine

[@colincruznoosty9819]

With allll the heartbreaking news that’s been hitting the world for almost 2 years, to see a beautiful story like this was truly refreshing… Thank you to allllllllll the men and women who truly paid the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for peace…

[@teresafisher7051]

Greatest respect & admiration to you..Sheriff.; i saw your video when u were released from the U.K. hospital; soo brave & yor fellow colleagues..who are sadly missed & loved.!!! You Will Overcome these atrocious atrocities & Claim your Victory...for the World.!!! Remain Safe & Strong & Well. Love South Africa..C.T. 😮😮😅😅🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@brendaraudebaugh6246]

Thank you brave soldier. Thank you 🇨🇦

[@yolbrennan859]

respect Shareef immensely ❤

[@user-el4mn4dm2d]

What courage & I admire Shareef Amin I admire his tendency & drive. I wish him all the best for his future. Am so sorry for the loss of his brothers in arms. Ukraine didn't start this WAR, & nor did Israel . Thinking of all the Ukrainian Soldiers now & in the future & of cause Shareef Amin ❤😊 F.NZ.❤😊

[@BlackEpyon]

Technically, Israel did start it, through their decades of settler colonialism and apartheid against the Palestinians. That doesn't make October 7th any less of a tragedy, but Israel really needs to stop throwing rocks in that glass house of theirs.

[@thomasl486]

This just brought me to tears 😢......... I have so much respect and love for Ukraine now, and i try every day here in Denmark to influence our government to give more to help Ukraine to fight this Evil that Russia is!. Wish that the EU could come to an agreement that we can sign up to a war tax....so those of us who want to pay more in tax to help Ukraine this way, so we know the money goes to the right places. It is heart breaking that there have to be war at all, but Nazi Russia are fully to blame for this, and now they have gone too far that they dont have a way out, as it is 100% sure Russia will have to pay FULLY for their warcrimes. Scores of Russians will have to be charged for warcrimes, sending most of them in prison for decades, if not the rest of their lives.

[@raven-wf9so]

Glad to hear this , we must all see this through ✌️🇬🇧🇺🇦🇩🇰

[@jay26cee]

It is not Russia that is evil, but the US Government. They started it all.

[@user-hg2tk3xj9y]

I love this mans spirit, thank you so much for sharing your story. God has a special place for all those flags, I wish there were no more.

[@michaeljohnson3256]

Legend and an example of what all of us needs to aspire to - honour justice courage love and deep friendship for those around you .,you can only die proudly when you have achieved such things. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇦🇺 Mike in Oz.

[@RecoveringAhole]

I like this guy. He seems like a real genuine n thoughtful dude. I hope you continue to be safe brother. Thank you for putting a flag for my countrymen. Much love ❤️🇺🇸

[@olderbutnowiser6701]

That was a very moving video. I feel very proud of Sharif for remembering his fallen friends . If I was passing in that street and saw him there then it would be a privilege to sit next to him and share a rum. I cannot find more words at the moment.

[@Slakass55]

Winning indeed. It is sad that it has come to this and it is thanks to the efforts of strong people like Shareef and his fallen squad that Ukraine continues to hold on and is on the way to victory. Shareef I hope you make a full recovery and if it is your wish to return to the front lines once you're healed up that you do so. I can't begin to imagine your experiences and your hurt after having lost so many comrades. But your tribute to your pals is an indication of your character. Not only the Ukrainian people but the rest of the world appreciates your efforts. Stay strong.

[@user-bg8dr6by6m]

fighting brings the best and the worst out of humanity....sometimes it takes blood, death and tears to truly see what means the most to us as humans, and that is compassion, empathy, love, even in a hard time of war. because without humans we don't have any of the above. SLAVA UKRAINE AND TO ALL THAT WANTS PEACE

[@michaeldarling1759]

Thank you.

[@alacazaba]

100% heroes.

[@mickoleary2855]

Very moving You are an incredible inspiration to all You had the previledge to know these brave souls and we have the previledge to see you Stay strong.

[@Astroidboy.]

Much Respect From Fox Lake Cree nation. Thank you for your sacrifice. Your suffering is not for nothing. its for our children and grandchildren. kiniNaskomitin= I am Grateful For you.

[@NoahNobody]

I remember seeing this guy's pic in the hospital early on. Good to see he's up and about.

[@michaelkimber6203]

Thanks Shareef and all the other volunteers who fight alongside the UAF. He is right: Ukraine is winning 👌. Viva the allies. Glory to the defenders. Slava Ukraini 💪🇺🇦💪🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@SimonCurrey]

A hero thanks for everything. Our politicians need to watch this.

[@themin6153]

A true warrior in every sense , may your brothers shine down on you and protect you from on high ! RESPECT !!

[@johnglover3682]

From Milwaukee, WI 11/01/2023 I was right there in Kyiv in July where this British soldiers talks to us from. I saw the sea of flags from all over the world, while most were Ukrainians. I saw the most beautiful young man in a wheelchair pushed by a woman, likely his mother, down the street from Maiden square where this video was recorded who was healthy, but had nothing below his waist. There is freedom of speech in Ukraine, because, just to the right of this British soldier on the sidewalk when I was there were two venders. One vender sold Hitler driver's license, a pile of 10 or so, and right next to it, a pile of 10 President Zelenskyy driver's licenses. When I saw this as I was looking at the items for sale, I looked the fifty year old man in the face, and made some kind of sound that showed my utter disgust, and immediately walked to the vender on his side. I was offended and I responded. I didn't see the joke, if there was one. I didn't understand why the vender was selling such crap. But I recognized that freedom of speech was alive in Ukraine, in the Capitol no less, and this was a good sign. Before I left Kyiv, I gave two British soldiers a military item as they were packing their truck to return to the front. Both gave me strong handshakes. I have the greatest respect for this British soldier and the others foreign fighters as I do the Ukrainian soldiers. My travels to and from the south in trains filed with soldiers was a profound experience. Being in the company was an amazing experience. They are brave men and women. They deserve our continued support big time.

[@stevo091]

Slava Ukraini 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌻💪

[@raymondparnell439]

Much respect to you foriegn fighters especially. Leaving your safe comfortable life for this good deed .

[@TonyM540]

This gentleman has given so much fighting for our freedom . The best way to support him now is to buy his book. Thank you for your service sir. Slava Ukraine.

[@treescape]

NEVER A GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND. JESUS SAID. THIS IS THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT.

[@user-le3ut9gv7q]

A sad reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom but inspiring too, Ukraines Heroes will be remembered and honoured forever throughout history! Thank you to all the heroes wherever they're from for their service and sacrifices, God bless them all! Glory to Ukraine!!!🙏🇺🇦💛💙❤️🕯

[@Wobbler619]

Respect!

[@UTube4Junky]

The world will never be able to thank you or even to fully understand how much we owe you all! Simply put you’re the true guardians of good versus evil. Sounds very cliché but it’s 100% true. In 20-40 years historians will be asking why the world didn’t do more to curtail the ruZZian expansionist fascism. I live in the US and have been writing every politician I can think of asking them to support Ukraine more. I pray for you all every single day. I have also donated money to different groups and will keep doing that. May God protect and bless you all. 🫡🇺🇦🤝🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸🤝🇵🇱🤝🇸🇪🤝🇺🇳❤️

[@DavidOfWhitehills]

I hope Sheriff will soon be able to find a wee dacha somewhere in a peaceful Ukraine, grow things, build things, remember, cry, laugh, heal, cry again, and help others heal too. Find peace. Ukraine has a great future ahead of it, I hope you have too, Sheriff.

[@gennadiyleyfman6920]

Amen!

[@angeliiiojastro]

Respect. Honor. Love. Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 From us here in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Ducayneau]

That last point before Shareef makes before announcing Ukraine is winning. 💯

[@casparillo987]

❤

[@w13rdguy]

Thanks, Shareif, for sharing about your coworkers (because the Ukrainians are so proud to call it their "work"), and I agree. It shouldn't take having a war for us to learn brotherly love. I see the scars you carry, but you're okay. I can also see a strong heart, and a strong will. I wish you success in your work, be it for war, or for peace, or for love. Cheers!❤

[@sabishili4614]

I admire your courage in our fight for democracy

[@natalieturko4808]

It's also fighting for its very existence. Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe. Russia wants to erase it from the map, erase its history, culture, language, and future.

[@SomethingBlonde]

Freedom sometimes comes at a high price, but it is worth it, to pass on the gift to future generations. The democracies of the world must stick together now.

[@kevinschuurmans7738]

Democracy ? Shutting down all churches , rife corruption and lgrbtqi perverts is not democracy.

[@ChaoticGoodPeasant23]

@@SomethingBlonde Freedom? You have none, just the illusion of it. Much likes your rights, which we saw revoked. You are cannon fodder for your oligarchs, nothing more, nothing less.

[@raiitaly]

He's looks like the guy from guardians of the galaxy

[@bramgn]

He is paying his respects to his brothers the same way they would have done for him

[@sunshine4sue2]

🗽🇺🇸We stand with Ukraine🧑‍🤝‍🧑👭👬👫 🫂with much Love from Indiana, USA 🙏 🇺🇦🕊️🇺🇸 ✝️Keep the faith

[@howhistory5877]

Why?

[@Emma.Ari123]

You are basically supporting war and bloodshed? A war where the fate is obvious?! Please stop this. The poor are dying and the rich are profiting out of this madness!!!

[@colby25]

@@howhistory5877 "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing,”

[@sunshine4sue2]

@@howhistory5877 ⬅️ 👀 🕊️ 💁Because It's what we do ... and who we are !! 💙💛

[@zoolkhan]

big respect from a finnish dude to all warriors fighting in ukraine. I will never be worthy in your presence. I am thinking about the fallen, and rise my pint - with one untouched glas for them on the table. Hiroyam slava! What a shitworld we live in, that this has to happen.

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

I'm speechless looking at all those flags..🙏 ❤️ 🇺🇦

[@chengscottheihuen3629]

God bless you. God will protect you

[@neilclay5835]

I've ordered that book. Slava Ukraini!

[@tommyhoolihan9806]

Huge huge respect 🙌

[@SomethingBlonde]

Heroyam slava 🇺🇦🇬🇧 Thanks to this handsome soldier for his service to Ukraine. I’m so glad to know about his book. ❤

[@alanmcmillan6969]

This shows you the determined fight people from all over the wold do to fight for Ukraine. And the Free world. .

[@vitaligas9273]

This guy is EPIC! Thank you Sharif! Apologize if I misspelled your name! Slava Ukraini! King save Great Britain!

[@andersaskjrgensen5468]

Incredible!

[@Sammenluola]

Respect from Finland. Slava Ukraini!

[@garyfilmer382]

I’m British🇬🇧too, and take my hat off in respect, to this brave British🇬🇧soldier, now fighting with the valiant warriors of Ukraine!🇺🇦🔱It is shocking, and tragic, to learn of the deaths of all those that have given their lives so that others might live, in freedom. His words were very poignant, when he asks , ‘why does it have to come to this, war?’ However, I am glad of his strong confident words, ‘we are winning here’, I think belief can move mountains, high morale is the essence of any successful combat unit. The politicians in the Free World, need to hear this soldier’s words, they need to keep supporting Ukraine🇺🇦🔱until victory! Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦🔱

[@user-le3ut9gv7q]

❤🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏

[@antona.4572]

"Free world", lol

[@leer1698]

@@antona.4572 why put quotes? you know its true

[@antona.4572]

@@leer1698 because the so-called " free world" (as they like to refer to themselves) has stopped being FREE about half a century ago already. Welcome to the reality of 21st century, lol

[@antona.4572]

@@leer1698 and if you live in Germany, why would you want to put that ugly symbol of Khazar tamga, with which they branded their slaves and cattle with on your avatar? Lol

[@jackstevenson4057]

wow, i send this soldier love and light, and understanding of his role on earth. He lucky and blessed to be alive after all he has went through. thank you and godspeed.

[@leoplaate1165]

Much respect for this British soldier.... 🙏👍

[@terryharris1291]

Rest In Peace Soldiers.Onward.

[@simplexj4298]

My deepest respect, Shareef, to you and your brothers who fought and are still fighting for liberty and democracy, sacrificing their health or even their lives. I'm 65 years of age with some health issues, and I regret until today that this prohibits me from joining the International Legion. Really: I actively searched for that opportunity several days before the actual call was published in early 2022. It didn't work out for me, so I can only support from home and pay my respect to all of you. Love from Germany. 🔱 Slava Ukraini! 🔱

[@a.laroze4638]

My God, this man is Huge!!! Love from Portugal.

[@KathyMethven]

, God Bless Ukraine

[@johnjakson444]

Touching! Slava Ukraine

[@electriclightning9647]

Shareif 😢 heart breaking 💔 We hear you brother 😊 love and respect son .RIP brothers ❤

[@bengtekman8616]

Love and respect from Sweden 🇸🇪. I admire your curage😢

[@andyhowells1141]

Sweden to join NATO asap - Brilliant ! I hear that Hungary and Turkey are soon to drop their objections. Another nail in the coffin of Putin.

[@colby25]

@@andyhowells1141 Ukraine to join NATO and the EU. That would be the biggest face slap for petrid putin..

[@user-yo7ps2io8c]

​@@colby25it doesn't matter if ukrain joins , its already a buffer zone

[@Rio-by1eh]

My head is bowed to Shareef , and ALL those FOREIGN BROTHERS IN ARMS … for GIVING their LIVES - there is NO HIGHER HONOR when you give your life for OTHERS ✨✨✨✨🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦⭐️⭐️⭐️💫💫💫

[@serhiyuryn8976]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@Maria_KL]

I sign everything this brave soldier says 👍🏻 In addition, you have to remember the fact, that Ukraine is still an independent country and 20% occupied by russia. Glory to Ukraine and to the bravely fought, deceased soldiers who gave their lives for Ukraine. 🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦

[@asicit6789]

Bravo. Huge respect for this man. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@steveh5005]

Very badly wounded Vet. I wish him a safe recovery

[@eugeneczerwinskyj3354]

Thankyou very much our British hero. Bless your heart.

[@joelcutting3954]

I don’t know what to say except my respect is with you you fighting for all the good the right and the true. What you are doing is for everyone who believes in freedom. I’m proud my country has such men in its armed forces

[@swlee4616]

Slava Ukarine!!!

[@J--12]

Geranyam Slava

[@elisabethperrin8604]

Thank you for your courage.

[@carolwilliams8511]

So sad that all these beautiful men died fighting Russia 's evil. 😢

[@Ducayneau]

and women. Women serving in Ukraine's Armed Forces represent at least 16 percent of the national force, including 900 senior command positions.

[@kaerscarface]

​@@Ducayneau👍

[@howhistory5877]

Funny, but thats exactly what Russia says about the west.

[@tamolamo4698]

@@howhistory5877 And they say that while lounching rockets to appartment buildings and leaving granades stuffed into drawers and dishwashers ?

[@colby25]

@@howhistory5877 Nah thats what putins state funded, cold hearted, selfish, nationalist propagandists like you say.

[@deecee1522]

SLAVA UKRAINI❤‍🔥

[@jenskruse1475]

I wish our govourments would support democracy 100%. Wish everybody in Ukraine peace.

[@hubert4887]

Amazing man, incredible video, hits hard. Heroyam Slava 🫡

[@felix_titicaca]

Thank you, Vaas Montenegro, for your services for Ukraine

[@DarknessovHezrou]

Sorry for your loss buddy.

[@Flyingfish551]

Слава Україні ! 🇺🇦 🌻 🇿🇦 Thank you, and thank you to all the fallen heros.

[@timothyjarvis4208]

My prayers for your surviving the war , brave soldier, much respect. If I were a young man I would be there with you. Our politicians in America Re such cowards that some even hope to disarm the Ukrainians and leave them to Putin. It's a disgrace .

[@HaraldDrWILLE]

Man, you are awesome. Greetings from Austria.

[@alisongorski3664]

War is Hell! These young heroes will rest in Paradise, watching over the Ukrainian Nation. Slava Ukraine Heroyam Slava!

[@kalbs89]

Thank you brothers

[@idea1469]

Ukraine has already won ( soul, love, mind)

[@aeonsbeyond]

ARMIN didnt we see you in a video when you were wounded a few months ago? great to see you up and about again! BROTHERMAN!

[@malk1275]

💙💛 Freedom From Scotland💙💛 Slava Ukraine⬜🟦⬜🟦🔱⚔⚖💙💛

[@nattygsbord]

That you for your service, and thanks to the Ukrainian army and armed forces for defending the free world. I wish governments here in the west did more to support you. It makes me sad to see so many small flags that each one symbolize a young person filled with life that the putins men robbed away.

[@scotfree21]

Heartbreaking

[@jm5766]

Respect to this brave man and to all that have died fighting for their freedom.❤🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@jamesdude4220]

the true sadness most dont comprehend. "few understand battle. but life without is foreign to them" 🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@snuscaboose1942]

What an awesome Brit and human being, a champion for us all. Cheers from Australia and Slava Ukraini.

[@raymondsosnowski9717]

"Greater love than this, no one has - to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." (John 15:13) Stay safe, Shareef Amin! Слава Україні! 🇺🇦

[@justme3692]

Dont murder.One of the commandments

[@brettparry2052]

Respect

[@sherryberry2394]

Віримо в ЗСУ 🇺🇦💪🏻 (We believe in the Armed Forces) 🇺🇸❣️From Florida, USA

[@tomparatube6506]

Some people call him Rambo. For me, I just admire this soldier. He was badly injured yet still returned to help Ukraine. Salute Shareef Amin!

[@buddyrojek9417]

😢the us and uk government should have sent troops to support these men that honoured the Budapest Memorandum in spirit. True knights. Respect.

[@howhistory5877]

You have no idea do you. Only what you read in the biased media. They have lied to you since you were born

[@heybabycometobutthead]

Where are you from?

[@alinharagus]

A month ago I bought his book ❤

[@Kiyarose3999]

There doesn’t ‘’have to be War’’ to get ‘’that kind of’’ Love, love comes from doing what’s right together with a group of like minded people, with enough passion, respect, determination & oneness!.

[@teresabaptista7016]

Respect, from Lisbon. Glory to Ukraine.