How We Caught A Spy: Soviet hangovers in Ukraine

[@seanpoore2428]

These interviews have been absolutely fantastic

[@tbrowniscool]

Lindybeige is a great interviewer

[@pscheidt]

These are perhaps the most important videos of the past year.

[@seanpoore2428]

@@ДмитрийСавченко-ц8ь doesn't matter which side you're on, this is a good historical document of an average soldier on the front lines of a modern conflict

[@196cupcake]

Yes, exactly.

[@pscheidt]

@@ДмитрийСавченко-ц8ь When a Russian says something is true, it is propaganda. When a Russian calls something propaganda, that means it is true.

[@Nerffle]

That soldier is a great story teller. He needs to write a book about his experiences once this war is over.

[@GetIntoItDuhh]

He’s a LARPing POS

[@Rugmunchersauce3]

🤞 Hopefully we'll all still bé hère to enjoy reading ANYTHING when this War IS over.

[@mostlychimp5715]

Looking forward to hearing more about the "damn keen" mad christian lad.

[@LewisB3217]

@@Rugmunchersauce3 we will be, fearmongers aside

[@zero95lucky]

@@LewisB3217 I'm not an alarmist nor a fearmonger, but I am a realist. Given the mental stability of the Russian Dictator & threats he's made in the past, this war going nuclear is still a distinct possibility. Not to say it's going to happen, or even likely to, but is certainly possible.

[@mickobrien3156]

This guest is the best thing on KZbin I've seen in ages. He needs his own podcast.

[@AXharoth]

100% xD a national treasure this guy is

[@Amy-f3e]

This series is one of the best conversations I have seen on Ukrainian war. This is honest, still professional and respectful and also Bristish humor (sharp). Just 100% one of the best out there. This tells us what is happeing among those who who do the walk and not about those who do the talk. Thank you. You guys should make a book of these series, write it down.

[@danielbabb4776]

what are some other good interviews that you've seen? I'm thinking of doing a compilation where I bring a bunch together

[@jcbonly]

I would agree. One of the best I've seen aswell.

[@samuelmmmk181]

@@danielbabb4776 look at WillyOAM or willy beating cancer

[@YuriPetrovich]

​@@danielbabb4776 James Vazquez on @speakthetruth was great also

[@LiberalsHateFacts]

Russia has a population roughly equivalent to the combined population of the UK and France. The full list of countries standing against Russia includes: .. Canada, the UK, Australia. France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, and the US. . Russia has a resource disadvantage that has been measured from 25-to-1 to as much as 40-to-1. . 1) In 1991 the US and the UK persuaded Ukraine to give up its Nukes in return for a promise that Russia would never invade. Backing away from the commitment would be VERY problematic for geopolitics. It ain't gonna happen. 2) In 1991 Ukraine was the wealthiest of the former East Block countries. You can determine what the Russians have been up to since then by comparing the 2020 GDP (PPP) per capita figures for three countries to Canada’s $US 45,000. a. Russia …. …. $24,000 b. Ukraine … … $12,000 c. Romania .… $24,000 3) No one ever promised Russia that NATO would not expand Eastward … NEVER. That was just Putin's try at the old NAZI trick of repeating a lie over and over and over again until everyone accepts it as truth. 4) This is not about Zelenskyy or Putin, it is about 43 million Ukrainians who want to be Free. . It is highly likely that Ukraine already has a number of Dirty Bombs ready for when they might be needed. They are easy to make, and Ukraine has all the material needed to manufacture HUNDREDS. Here's a list of the potential targets, starting with the most likely: .  Grozny, Chechnya  The Kremlin  St Petersburg  Minsk, Belaruss . OK, now put your head between your knees and kiss your A$$ good bye. . HAVE A NICE DAY . 502

[@salvadorscar6057]

Hello from Kyiv. And, cant even find proper words to appreciate this man, and all he told us how its to be a foreign volunteer in Ukraine in times of war. Some stories difenetly made me ashamed of some people in my country, and some were inspiring. And probably, I will never understand what moves foreigns, who come to different country to fight on its side, for its freedom. All i can say is just a THANK YOU A LOT! Thank you for being on our side in such horrific time. Thank you for spending a part of your life to stand for our freedom. Thank you. My english is terrible so sorry for that

[@patrickyoung3503]

Just like to add my thanks to this soldier who obviously believe in freedom . I'm just an old Irish man who believed in freedom from English Empire .

[@jonathon5411]

​@@patrickyoung3503 yes russia is trying to fight the empire so sorry they sacrificed ukraine

[@salvadorscar6057]

@@jonathon5411 ​ Today, we fight, because russia wants to be empire. Because russian people still have empireal mind. They're sitting in houses, never saw a washing machine, never saw a toster. But their mind was set up to think that they are Great. They got nothing, no dreams, no freedom, goverment doesnt give a f about them, but they are Great. Just think about it - a country that imports gas all over the world cannot supply 25% of its population with gas. A country that pays with FIREWOOD and HERRING for the death of a husband, father, son mobilized for war.

[@Zach0451]

​@@jonathon5411 ???

[@sochaoracza1506]

It is the ethics and faith in the righteousness of the cause

[@m0rtez713]

That story about babushkas giving away pickles, honey, watermelons and garlic & chili conserves was quite heartwarming. Sort of the light that shines in the darkness in these stories. I bet it did wonders for the morale of these guys, made them remember what they were fighting for and that it was worth it.

[@rhetoric5173]

The spaniard was acting like a tourist, nothing spy worthy about what he did.

[@binbows2258]

@@rhetoric5173 Attempting to steal a military officer's laptop. Very normal tourist behavior.

[@Tommiart]

"So by now the officers were a bit....angry." What a fascinating human insight these interviews are. Thank you gentlemen ❤️

[@richardb22]

And the spy was digging a trench to keep himself warm . 😅 . Properly and justly prosecuted though

[@111076tom]

Don't forget to honor him for joining the side of the assholes shelling children for 8 years... Fascinating human no doubt. But you actually spell it faschist.

[@billhanna2148]

I loved the sausage part 🤣😂

[@drjerry5389]

How do you defend NATO meddling in this conflict?

[@VyantQuijt]

@@drjerry5389 how do you defend Russian meddling in this conflict?

[@perforongo9078]

"A major is a rare and exotic species of wildlife [in the US and UK". Lol, My sister became a major in the army (she's retired now). I heard a story about my cousin's husband being in the army, and once she spoke to him, everybody treated him more respectfully once they found out they knew each other personally. I suppose this statement explains that.

[@mandowarrior123]

Of course, you know people in high places, and if you know a major and didn't say who else might you know? Plus, there's always a bit of nepotism, and if someone might rise quickly it might do to ride the wake. Furthermore, you might need a favour one day, it pays well if someone can put in a good word when you need it.

[@beingatliberty]

the who you know routine is not necessarily a healthy club of merit, but at least he didn't previously name drop

[@bandit6272]

It's also a rank you don't typically see in command of a unit, in the US military at least. A captain usually commands a company/battery etc. A lieutenant colonel usually commands a battalion. But in between those two ranks you have a major, who may be the battalion XO (executive officer, basically 2nd in command), but is otherwise off somewhere on some higher ranking officer's staff. So it's the kind of rank we lower enlisted types saw less than the ranks immediately above and below it. I mean, our battalion commander would occasionally come by and give a speech (as officers like to do), but his XO was usually in the background somewhere or off doing whatever it is XOs do. Hardly ever saw him. So yeah, majors were unusual to see

[@magnificentbastard5085]

@@bandit6272 In Britain a company commander would be a major with a captain as their 2IC. The regimental 2IC would also be a major along with a whole bunch of other staff officers like the OM and QM (though those could be captains). A major is not particularly high ranked, as far as British officers go, and is neither all that rare nor all that exotic. They have about the same time served as a corporal.

[@bandit6272]

@Magnificent Bastard Then your military is far different. However, the idea that, generally speaking, a major has the same time in service as a corporal, sounds like bs to me.

[@icecreamcancer]

so glad he's came back safe and thank you lindybeige for keeping up with this series, was worried earlier last year as to this man's fate

[@stephenwood6663]

One of my old housemates was a Belarusian girl who was in the habit of stocking up large quantities of potatoes and pickles. She told me it's just something you get used to doing when you grow up in a country where famines are not unknown, and where, if such a thing does happen, you can't depend on the government to bail you out. I expect that kind of thinking is very common in rural Ukraine, too.

[@sigmamaleaffirmationhypnob7340]

it is pretty common. We have so many pickled fruits and veggies and preserved meat that hasn't been used for ages it's insane.

[@МаксимПастушенко-н5и]

There were 3 artificial famines in Ukraine, organized by Moscow: in 1921, in 1932-33 and finally in 1946-47. Ten millions victims alltogether. We remember!

[@57thorns]

Sweden is beginning to forget about the famines, but just a generation ago gathering wild mushrooms and berries were not just a nice day out for the family (with tasty food as a benefit) but a way to make sure you had food for the winter. These days it is more of a luxury, even among those that conserve more than they can eat.

[@probablythedm1669]

@@57thorns Probably why the government has been sending out information about keeping a stockpile at home. We all saw the mess that was just staying isolated for a week or two if you got covid... Can't say I'm always great at keeping reasonable stock at home, depends on when in the month. Right after pay, sure, I'm good for a month or more, but at the end of the month its time to restock again.

[@kakhakheviashvili6365]

I mean, having at least several weeks worth of food in your household is never a bad idea no matter where do you live. Even if society stands, you may have a streak of bad luck and instead of going around asking for food it's better to have a padding that would allow you to rebound gracefully. Without becoming dependent or indebted to someone.

[@Th3Kingism]

"There's no IED in the watermelon" That was a good one, it's incredibly interesting hearing from this guy though, he shares his experience very well. Also gives interesting insight on how things were working on the Ukrainian side of things

[@57thorns]

It is pretty clear that the Americans were not used to being 100% welcome.

[@harolde.lochleitnerjr.8006]

These wird’s will become legend 😂

[@momotheelder7124]

Very sobering to hear the casualty percentages. You read about WW2 as if it is something bizarre in the distant past, but this struggle is a reminder of how bad things can get in warfare.

[@jakemocci3953]

Lot of similarities with Iran-Iraq

[@buddermonger2000]

When you're not at the top, when you're not with the best equipment at all times, this is what happens. It's only the best armies who can have these huge casualty ratios.

[@SueBobChicVid]

I learned in the US Navy: "Familiarization breeds contempt." It was a favorite saying of one of the COB's (senior enlisted) I served under. At first, I didn't understand, but I fully understood his point by the time I was out. This interview series has been great.

[@daze4341]

It could also be the officers are plugging holes for lack of enlisted who are getting killed until fresh recruits arrive . Could be the officers are inspiring courage , could be the lead from the front , your life is as important as mine and I'm truly with you not just in spirit but in the right side by side ?

[@NoPantsBaby]

@@daze4341 most likely they refused to fight unless they got a specific paygrade.

[@chrisazure1624]

The mission is greater than men's lives. It is a brutal reality. If you know your men personally, it is harder to send them into harms way.

[@weemissile]

I think it's more like, leave a degree of separation between the fighting men and people making commands decisions so that when they get sent into a shitstorm to die, the soldiers direct their anger towards their NCOs and not the guys really in charge.

[@chrisazure1624]

@@weemissile That too.

[@itshalo3220]

He is definitely a British soldier lmao. The way he describes sending a man to one of the worst fates possible, but then remarks on how good the sausage he got from it was without batting an eye screams British soldier to me

[@BergenDev]

Well that Spaniard kinda sent himself there. The sausage was a bonus.

[@57thorns]

It is how you handle it. The Spaniard would have been dead if the Ukranians were not a modern, western democracy. (Struggling yes, even before the invasion in 2014.) If you want any reason why Ukraine should be members of NATO, EU and any other international association they want, the way they treat spies and prisoners of wars should be all the proof you need.

[@RM-qn3ro]

War Can be appealing for lot of shmmmlshy peopl.p

[@nigelmiller500]

He didn't lose much weight over there.

[@flyingosom202]

wanna be British soldier

[@letsdothis9063]

The story about the little girl really got to me. That just makes me sick. I can't imagine how the soldiers had to have felt.

[@TohaBgood2]

Pigs. That really makes ones blood boil. You can see his eyes flash with rage when talks about that too. I suppose putting a bunch of holes in the boats was pretty much a necessary measure at that point.

[@brianmarshall1762]

It’s sad, but the same thing is happening on the Russian side of the battle lines. Watching independent journalists reporting from the DPR and LPR and they say (with footage interviewing the citizens) that the Ukrainian artillery are hitting civilian areas. This is what makes war so terrible. It’s not just the soldiers that die or get hurt.

[@TohaBgood2]

@@brianmarshall1762 No. Russia is responsible for those deaths too by definition. They invaded in 2014 and they re-invaded again in 2022 for the current conflict. If Russia had not invaded Ukraine then none of these people would be suffering. Or are you going to claim that Ukraine would bomb its one regions without the Russian army on its territory? And I have seen the same over Russian propaganda about the supposed "Ukrainian bombings since 2014". The only problem is that there are still no graves, no IDs of victims, no independent investigations, no human rights groups to confirm, nothing. Literally no proof whatsoever beyond a few shoddy online videos shot by Russian propagandists.

[@brianmarshall1762]

@@TohaBgood2 is Russia responsible for the 50 odd pro Russia, Anti coup protestors burned alive in a building in Odessa that sparked off the breakaway regions? You are a sheep if you think there are any good guys in this conflict.

[@brianmarshall1762]

@@TohaBgood2 as for the proof, the organisation for security in Europe have reported on it repeatedly during their time in the DPR etc. Repeatedly. Stop swallowing propaganda and think for yourself.

[@divinestrike00x78]

As a former U.S. Army Soldier, who served in Afghanistan, I find these interviews to be excellent and I can relate to many of his stories. Only soldiers really understand. I also get the problems with people who have been professional soldiers for years yet never really deployed and don’t do well in Austere environs, it can be quite annoying when a superior clearly isn’t cut out for the combat environment.

[@111076tom]

So how many years did you waste in Afghanistan? How many civilians did you murder? How did it turn out? Did you leave it a better place than before you came? What did it cost your country? What did it cost the Afghans? What did the Afghans ever do to you, that made you waste your life _hunting_ innocent humans on behalf of the elites and the MIC?

[@InitialFailure]

As a Soldier who's entire career was GWOT (until the end of it) entering service in the early 2000s, I can relate to all sans the much greater casualty tally. The "worst day" for us seems like almost every day, day after day, week after week, sometimes month after month, in Ukraine. NATO is learning a bunch from the real world R&D, which is the Russo-Ukraine war/conflict. I hope these lessons don't go to waste.

[@banmadabon]

@@InitialFailure war is always a waste...

[@douwehuysmans5959]

@@InitialFailure What do GWOT and R&D stand for?

[@InitialFailure]

@@douwehuysmans5959 Global War On Terrorism, Research and Development.

[@wayneanderson419]

What an epic series this has been. I really hope we get to hear from this soldier again soon

[@redbastard9711]

He clearly ran away from the front lol cdoubt hes going back anytime soon lol

[@wayneanderson419]

Clearly has done more than you ever will. And learn to spell while you are at it

[@gtc239]

​@@redbastard9711 Your wish lol, i doubt you'd be as brave as him little Russkie boy.

[@bigjo66]

Not just commenting on history, but recording it from a primary source. Well done, Nic, these interviews have been very special.

[@ravener96]

I mean, i hate to be a downer, but lets keep things in perspective here. Outside his word we dont actually have any evidence he did any of what he said. He seems genuine enough to me, but its important to not overbuy what you hear.

[@haxney]

These interviews are absolutely phenomenal! I've been a voracious consumer of all things Ukraine since the full-scale invasion, and it is a totally different experience hearing about the most micro level of events that are usually only told from a 15,000 foot view. I would seriously listen to this guy for 80 hours.

[@mikebukovitz9328]

This is best first-hand perspective I have experienced regarding the front line military conditions in Ukraine. It is rare to find a nuts & bolts soldier like this with such superb storytelling skills; I am looking forward to more in the future!

[@andersjjensen]

As a former artilleryman of the Danish army with two deployments to ex-Yugoslavia and one to Afghanistan I wouldn't hesitate to team up with Big Mac in an armed conflict. I've watched the entire series and this guys seems absolutely solid.

[@charge61]

Knows too much for a short stint TA volunteer. Guy is a fake.

[@111076tom]

As a former working-ant for the empire you mean? Like when the two scandinavian countries bombed Libya to pieces. That sure left a mark. Did you manage to kill any children while in Afghanistan? (Of course you did, but as a chicken with an oversized gun, you probably didn't see, did you?)

[@drjerry5389]

Where you educated on Swedish Bofors artillery, like the Archer?

[@kaknakful]

@@111076tom You 3 have you own thing going on all on your own huh? All roughly at the same time... Not the same poster at all.... nooo.... not same bot at all. You guys are getting pretty damn predictable in your nonsense, you know.

[@drjerry5389]

@@111076tomYou got a point! Look at Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan today with human and drug trafficking! Regime change wars have so far totally destroyed these countries!

[@grungar67]

Your channel has always been awesome. Providing this interview series is next level though, thank you both for making it happen.

[@davyjones6407]

The more of these interviews with Mr McDonald I hear, the more respect I have for him. Plus, despite all the grimness, just laughing out loud from time to time.

[@chemputer]

The reason why you don't piss the guy with the still off is because it's SUPER easy for him to "accidentally" not remove the first part of the distillate that contains the methanol (and potentially some aromatics such as benzene) and suddenly you've got methanol poisoning and can end up temporarily or even permanently blind or even dead, not to mention you've got a killer headache. Smart move on their part.

[@Orinslayer]

Do you really think they'd risk retaliation by trying to poison an entire russian army?

[@MrBendylaw]

The Russians executed a bunch of Romani in one of the occupied cities a few months back over some suspected alcohol poisoning. I thought, at the time, how easy it would be to feed them straight methanol. Consequences aside, you could 'improve' a battalion of Russians that way, no problem.

[@HannibalLecter-w3r]

It's just about producing, if you don't pay there will be no moonshine produced. Imagine living under occupation, you poison someone, and his comrades will kill you next day.

[@bbasil1312]

Yeah, smarter yet would be recognise that the main enemies are ones who sit in kremlin and stay home, but oh well

[@johnfisk811]

He saves that for the Russians.

[@maxua-gg]

I’m Ukrainian and I’m not in the army but I find these videos very inspiring and insightful. Thank you for your service 🇺🇦🙏🏻

[@111076tom]

Can you tell us why Kiev have been shelling Donbass for 9 years?

[@misterserious3522]

@@111076tom because it was filled with Russians trying to implement Holodomor 2.0 after having been imported during and after Holodomor 1.0 ethnic cleansing. Every non-Russian in Ukraine fully understands that Russia intends complete extermination of Ukrainians, this being Russias intent for centuries.

[@ShakaCthulu]

@@111076tom UA hasn’t been shelling Donbas for 9 years, but when it was shelling in Donbas it was because Russia had troops there. Look up Strelkov, Igor Bezler, Mangushev, and the “little green men”. Strelkov has said multiple times there’d be no separatists in Donbas if the Russians weren’t there. And it’s KYIV, vatnik scum.

[@Lovi89]

@@111076tom because Russia armed them to the theeth and made them a rouge state?

[@bigmoose4143]

@@111076tom Your asking the wrong person.

[@MichaelGalt]

Another absolutely amazing interview. Love he doesn't pull any punches or try to sugar coat anything. Very close to uncensored. Literally everything I love about some Brits.

[@mikejozefowicz888]

I was in USMC aviation. In aviation you can't turn around without seeing an officer, mostly captains an below, but often majors an lt. colonels. Full bird colonels were rare.

[@harrisonb9911]

Outside of usmc aviation they are rare.

[@worldcomicsreview354]

Apparently the British navy has more admirals than ships.

[@Hypernefelos]

Aviation is where the officers go out to fight and enlisted men stay back. Whole different ethos, I believe.

[@jon_j__]

Isn't that basically because all pilots are officers, and they each have a few enlisted who keep their plane running? Compare this with a Captain in the army, who is in charge of a hundred or so enlisted, and where it's the enlisted (not the officer) who are the tip of the spear?

[@Hypernefelos]

@@jon_j__ Yes, that's the reason. Back in the day there'd be more enlisted men within aircrews (e.g. in B-17s), but by now it's all officers.

[@Sakai070]

This is one of the better resources on the Ukraine war to westerners in my opinion, particularly English-speaking westerners. Everybody knows a chap like this. and I, for one, am thankful this man answered the call.

[@111076tom]

Better resources: (YT-channels) The New Atlas The Duran Alexander Mercouris History Legends

[@hannes4223]

@@111076tom Those are about as credible as the Russian MOD, you could at the very least provide some pro-Russia sources not funded by the Kremlin.

[@jacqdanieles]

@@111076tom ah yes, the Kremlin Shill Society members ...

[@Vhalikuporamee447]

​@@111076tom Lazerpig and Perun would like to have a word with you.

[@christopherconnolly5340]

I don't know anyone like Joe, unfortunately.

[@timothybrady2749]

Absolutely fantastic series of interviews. Thank you for organizing the interviews. Really excellent interview skills. The soldier talks and explains while being skillfully guided by Lloyd.

[@justaplainspokengirl]

He's baaaack! Yay!!! What a treat this afternoon to get more inside peaks, esp spy stuff. The casualties are depressing, but please have him back on the regular. Is he still working there, I can't remember... Best to ya Joe!

[@BenjaminEmm]

YES! I have been waiting for these videos to return, checking weekly as I deeply respect both Lloyd and Joe! Thanks for sharing your story. These videos are history.

[@mtathos_]

What an absolute treat to have another video out of this brave lad. Lindybeige never ceases to satisfy

[@texajp1946]

Probably just a warcrime attacking some poor ethnic Russian Ukrainian, a lot of this goes on, the fascist Kiev regime and their azov sbu attacks, tortured and kills Russian speaking Ukrainians

[@AverageAlien]

Brave or just stupid. Hard to tell. Putting his life on the line for someone else's war, some fake, contrived garbage for the elites

[@Invictus13666]

Why are you in love with a liar?

[@porc1429]

@@Invictus13666 ?

[@kristoffer3000]

Brave? Nothing brave about fighting FOR the Nazis.

[@stupendouspineapple]

Fantastic series. So insightful, and really helps to give a first hand perspective on the reality of the war.

[@Bornst3ll3r]

Asif u gave him a fiver

[@donmarbro7424]

These interviews are probably the best thing I've ever seen on youtube. I even broke the habit of a lifetime and made a donation after the last one :)

[@Convoycrazy]

He’s very easy to listen to and really seems to know his salt.. I hope there are more episodes coming down the line 🤞🏼

[@opesam]

I genuinely don't know whether to laugh or cry listening to these interviews. Sometimes, both; one after the other.

[@dougcoombes8497]

"swans are not known for hovering".... I really value the things I learn from Lloyd.

[@wobblysauce]

They look like they do when attacking.

[@mandowarrior123]

Swans can't take off an inch under 22' run up is my random swan fact bouncing around my skull.

[@theguy9208]

@@mandowarrior123 so i could hopelessly trap fully flight-capable swans in a 20x20 yard? That sounds fun

[@kidman2505]

A lot of respect to our brother here in this video and all the rest that volunteered to help. I'm very glad you had the opportunity to have some really good discussions and recollections, this has been an excellent set of videos.

[@jude_the_apostle]

Could listen to this guy speak for hours. Superb interviews

[@tireoghain82]

Humanising such a horrific situation (as only a Brit can) has been absolutely wonderful to hear. Thank you.

[@banmadabon]

Aaaah the brit...So humane!

[@hagestad]

BTW if a Brit tell you someone is living like swine that's really telling something. Brits specially on holiday are one of the more disgusting human beings. And not like its some kind of news. They all now it and entire world of client services know it.

[@stefthorman8548]

@@banmadabon you indian or something? if so, yes, they brits when to india, an completely peaceful country that eats grass like cows suddenly gotten attacked by the big scary brits, the peaceful, and united Indians didn't stand an chance, is that how you saw it? funfact, the indians weren't humane, they burn their widows alive, before the brits stopped that

[@tiffanylaserna1288]

Thanks for the interview, Joe is such a great story teller!

[@yaroslavtkl5513]

I could definitely rewatch these interviews again and again. Big Mac is one of the best story tellers!

[@jowen001]

The most fascinating telling of the Ukraine saga I've heard yet. Absolutely brilliant interview. I could listen to this bloke go on for days

[@pauljones4148]

Priceless. What a sense of humor combined with intellect. Thank you for your service!

[@pin0teres]

Is Spain some kind of KGB base in EU nowadays? Recently Polish border guard stopped for questioning two Spaniards scuba diving nearby oil port/refinery in Gdańsk. According to them they have been searching for amber... in bad weather at night using underwater scooter. Hopefully it was only about drugs smuggling.

[@i.h.9829]

In Europe I think that Austria plays that role.

[@AverageAlien]

Hopefully.

[@peterpaul7932]

I hope Lindy brings us more of Joe's First Hand Accounts. Great Interview, great way of Making this Series - and an absolutely Veteran's Respect to Joe: I salute you, Sir!

[@sam8404]

FYI that's just his channel name, his real name is Lloyd.

[@ferallion3546]

Lindy thank you for this interview. It’s important to get the perspective from people who are or have been there. The media and political perspectives are the ones that get the largest amount of focus and they ignore the people on the ground. Please convey to this warfighter our appreciation for his time.

[@podulox]

+1

[@Polo1683Official]

Let's go! More history that won't be in the books, such a treat.

[@EdMcF1]

The Soviet doctrine was that their troops feed themselves in war, making the logistics much easier. In the Winter War, a Soviet surprise attack on a Finnish camp collapsed when they found a cauldron of sausage soup (this was called 'the sausage war'), and the Soviets stopped the attack to eat, allowing the Finns to organise and counter-attack.

[@mariadekelver2240]

Just too weird I read your comment tonight. I was thinking this afternoon that all the Ukrainian soldiers need to do is set up a pot of stew (filled with their choice of meat) and cook it on an outdoor fire. Wagnerites are so hungry they will come to the smell of food.

[@brainrot4919]

The Russian military doctrine really does turn their soldiers into inhumane orcs.

[@smokey6292]

​@Ž Š it didn't 🤦‍♂️ American propaganda at its finest 🇺🇲🤡

[@angelotomasi9413]

I think all of the interviews coming out of this conflict in Ukraine are going to become far more valuable than i think any of us can realize yet.

[@Tamsin53]

We need more of this guy. What a great storyteller soldier!

[@allanjmacleod6438]

He's a great story teller! I could listen to him all day!

[@mojojo900520]

Honest conversation, so rare to find nowadays. Keep them coming boss

[@Crowbars2]

I love this video series! Can we expect a part 5, Mr. Beige? I mean, I know you don't want to run this series into the ground, but I'm loving this series so far, and hope I can hear more about Joe's experiences in Ukraine. Слава Україні героям слава

[@black5f]

It's terribly sad that he has these stories to tell but ... he does tell a damn good story!

[@chremis]

Thanks so much for this, I enjoyed every word of the interview, I keep in touch with front line updates every day, but this offers such new dimensions for real life on the ground

[@howardtennant5766]

I could listen to this young man all night best wishes to him and I hope he keeps safe

[@wickedlylong1015]

oh yes! another joe interview 🎉 i’ve learned so much listening to this man, he’s a great storyteller and i appreciate you both filming these insights ❤

[@PrinciplesMatter]

This guy is an amazingly compelling story teller.

[@ashleyoffler4711]

These interviews are so interesting! Joe is a very interesting person generally and would be great to hear from others returning home from the war!

[@scottfreedoms9584]

It would be great to interview someone Joe served with.

[@RyllenKriel]

I really hope Joe survives this conflict and opens a butcher shop in Ukraine called the Counter-Espionage Sausage Co. The advertising slogan could be "Our recipe is a national secret!" Commercials could have the same Spanish guy always trying to sneak in and steal ingredients for the Russians and getting caught in the process.

[@BigMakBattleBlog]

Like it

[@sigurdvonliebenfels3304]

Maybe he can hire the famous "Cannibal of Kyiv" as the chef.

[@111076tom]

That will have to bee in western Ukraine, as the east will be Russian in a few years...

[@ng.tr.s.p.1254]

@@111076tom B*llsh*t, the dust hasn't settled yet.

[@nielsgrootjans109]

Absolutely the best interviews ever. I tend to come back from time to time. And might add that the wondrium intro is the most sincere and fun commercial and pitch ever. Thinking of having a browse.

[@theheadbangguy5985]

Very nice of you Lloyd to interview such a man and give everybody unbiased insight to what is actually happening there on the ground

[@davejewell9366]

Thanks again to you both. Brilliant insights. A very human way to get across what’s happening and the experiences you have had. I would thoroughly recommend these interviews to anyone.

[@sammason2300]

Excellent flower arrangement as usual

[@HRAZZI]

I just love this guy... he's funny, honest, likable.

[@darkart7176]

Once again, big and sincere thank you to Joe for the help and Lindy for giving the man the place to talk.

[@shootsandscoots]

It seemed damn long at the beginning, but i watched it through the course of the day. Be safe. I’ve watched all your interviews. You are a brave soul! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@smokey6292]

🇺🇲🤡

[@vitapont7338]

The Russian army ethos has not changed in 75 years. Their frontline soldiers defecated at the most unusual places, like libraries, tearing random pages out of the books to wipe their rears, and leaving all that in the room after they moved on. Captured in written memoirs from the de-nazification of Budapest, January-February 1945.

[@stevencooper4422]

In this case they rely on private military contractors to do all the heavy lifting for them, while they simply occupy the buildings already empty, or destroyed by artillery

[@idimo7976]

And?

[@vitapont7338]

@@idimo7976 no "and". Period. Russian army may be the 2nd army of the world, but then this must be from the bottom, in terms of moral. Looters, rapists, giving a crap whereever the like, even in their bunkers. "Liberating" civilians from their valuables. The similarity of these events repeating tells a lot about Russia itself, and it's never ending hordes of agressors. I hope the failure in Ukraine will break Russia's appetite for more violence once and for all.

[@honkhonk8009]

@@stevencooper4422 The Wagner group tried to take on the Americans one time. They werent even mercenaries. They were all full on SPETSNAZ. The entire group of Wagner that were sent, were all utterly anhilated by the 18 year olds in the American military. They just used MQ9's and wiped them out with zero casualties. Apparently it was so humiliating for Russia, that the Americans didnt want to risk the story getting popular, so it was only a short segment on the BBC. A humiliated enemy is unpredictable so it does make sense.

[@idimo7976]

@@vitapont7338 What makes it different from any other army?

[@viesturslacars8820]

What a great guy! GB must be proud for having chaps like him!

[@vinzenzvega4445]

He is the embodiment of a decent English man. Such a good chap. Makes me so sad that they left the EU.

[@111076tom]

They have a proud imperialistic history for sure! So be it that they raped, pillaged and colonized countries all over the world. They at least got "great guys" doing the imperializing... 🤑

[@areyouavinalaff]

He's a fraud.

[@Neion8]

@@vinzenzvega4445 Hey mate don't be too down - leaving the EU doesn't mean leaving Europe just as moving out the family home doesn't sever the ties of blood. We're still your brothers and sisters from across the channel and we still have plenty of alliances between us to prevent our politicians playing silly buggers with one another.

[@EpicMerlin]

Usually I skip the ad break but it was a treat to see lindybeige talk about dinosaurs for like 5 minutes

[@balljointfd3s]

I love these episodes, but the BBC just made a show on the SAS and I think it's about time we get the Lindybeige film review you used to do. It actually overlaps with a video you already did! I would love to hear your review of that BBC show about the SAS.

[@richardb22]

Seconded

[@kristoffer3000]

Don't the BBC peddle enough propaganda already?...

[@Sneedmeister]

why would you watch blatant government propaganda? shame on you

[@NotOnDrugs]

imagine how many SAS & CAG guys were in Ukraine before the 24th of last year? Also, didn't I read where they sent some SAS in during the summer last year for something?

[@shanecoffey8314]

This series is just incredible, but I'm actually here in the comments to thank you for one of the *vanishingly* few advert sections I didn't immediately skip through. I'm not entirely sure on your physics of swan ramming, knowing people do sometimes survive being hit by cars at surprising speeds, but thoroughly entertaining nonetheless. Top drawer, sir.

[@edthered26]

Are there anymore of these to come? utterly fantastic content

[@themog4911]

"utterly fantastic" not sure those words fit together :)

[@LeeviHokka126]

I've learned more from Joe than from books about what's wrong with the Soviet/Russian way of fighting in a 21st century war. Thank you, Joe and Lindybeige.

[@ducomaritiem7160]

Blackadder: "Have you seen any spies?" Smith: " Nein!" Blackadder: "Nine?"

[@memeboi707]

bloody underrated

[@danny920538]

Got to say this guy is pretty cool. Calls it like it is with no bs. He could have easily changed that spy story to make himself the hero and most would have believed him. But you can tell he wasn’t interested in being the hero of that story and simply wanted to tell it how it happened.

[@matthewantonello5029]

this is honestly the most valuable bit of media ive watched in a long time and for a regular lindybeige watcher thats saying something

[@asdffdsa4520]

What a wonderful example of how to interview someone and give them the space to speak and in their own words. This can be enjoyed by everyone no matter what their political opinion. Lindy projects none of his own beliefs.....whatever they may be into the "narrative". Bravo.

[@mandowarrior123]

He grew up in the golden days when that was good practice.

[@yokumato]

Kudos to Lindybeige for the interview and to his guest for the stories and service. Fascinating. The Wondrium advert was hilarious too.

[@danpan4982]

These interviews are pure gold. Greetings from germany.

[@EnderGraff1]

The ads for a lindy beige video are basically just a second video on a different topic. Love it. Great interviews from this fella!

[@andrewpiltenko9432]

Me and my friends love these interviews here in Ukraine, thank you!

[@BigMakBattleBlog]

Slavua Ukraine

[@Dany94256]

Слава Україні!

[@Ambusher1st]

@@Dany94256 Yeah, glory to a corrupt nation that imprisoned and assassinated ethnic Russian in the Donbass for wanting to separate. For all this talk about bots, you people literally are that. 😂

[@AhNoWiC]

Easily one of the best interview series I've ever seen. Love the insight by your friend, seems like a great dude.

[@gnarshread]

This interview series has been facinating.

[@ottofin3178]

As mentioned by Joe, the older Ukrainian officers likely received military training in the old Red Army, which in military tactics is very centralized/officer-led, which probably partly explains why the Ukrainian infantry tended to sometimes move in less spread out or simple formations.

[@eedragonr6293]

At least they have an officer who is a graduate of the Military Academy and theoretically combat trained at the level of the Sargent and the soldiers. Much better to send the British cannon fodder with the corporal and sarge. Brilliant idea. It seems that they do not have any really trained combat officers.

[@myroslavhaievskyi9862]

most of the guys who actually served in the red army is retired but they were the ones teaching the new officers in Military Academies without changing anything. So by 2014 ukrainian army was more soviet than russian at that time, because russian army at least tried to do some doctrine change and modernisation. Also ukrainian military up to 2014 and even after was heavily sabotaged with high ranking commanders who were also russian FSB agents.

[@towarzyszbeagle6866]

The look on his face talking about the little girl who got mortared was gut wrenching.

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

Surely that one story alone epitomises the shocking waste of life that Russia's war of invasion, has caused in Ukraine. He knew of that one most tragic case, which he told us about. Unfortunately similar events must surely have happened at least another 10,000 times, or more. That is the dreadful toll of entirely unnecessary war, on innocent civilians, just trying to live their daily lives.

[@vitapont7338]

And now imagine how the local Ukrainian soldiers felt about that... And still they had to restrain themselves and not shoot the cynical Russian POWs, as they were necessary for exchanging theirs in captivity.

[@shmekelfreckles8157]

@@KiwiCatherineJemma you’re saying this as if russians are shelling civils

[@guddahmit4866]

​@@KiwiCatherineJemma "entirely unnecessary war" like Ukraine government and its masters haven't told over a dozen times, that the Ukrainian Civil war and all those years were a preparation for such conflict with Russia, and they were preparing militarly taking Donbass region and Crimea

[@guddahmit4866]

​@@vitapont7338 tell that to dozens of Russian POWs who were shot and tortures throughout this war by Ukrainians and their mercs

[@MAMDAVEM]

Hearing Joe talk about the casualty rate for the Ukrainian forces brings home the price being paid for freedom. The Scots had a tradition of a bagpiper playing a lament for their fallen comrades. A common tune played was "Lochaber no more". On the one year anniversary of this war I felt compelled to post a video of “Lochaber no more" for the fallen Ukrainian soldiers.

[@Foche_T._Schitt]

There was no freedom before the war, there will be no freedom after the war. Their legal system is civil, not common.

[@111076tom]

And where is your compassion for the fallen children of Donetsk?

[@matso3856]

​@@111076tom How many died before the russians showed up 2014 ?

[@Foche_T._Schitt]

@@matso3856 What were the Svoboda doing to Russian speaking Ukrainians prior to the Russians showing up?

[@111076tom]

@@matso3856 Are you insinuating that Russia was behind Kiev attacking Donbass!? How many died in Odessa 01.05.14? How did Victoria Nulands national-socialist junta in Kiev investigate the massacre? The Russians didn't "show up" in Donbass in 2014. (If you have any proof I'm wrong, please...). Neither did they "show up" in Crimea. Why Maidan? Why did western politicians travel there to cheer on a violent, unconstitutional coup? Who financed it? WHY ? Why was the first thing the junta of the penispianist did to attack the Russian-speaking Ukrainians? Divide and conquer? WHY DID THE CIVIL WAR START? WHO STARTED IT? If Ukraine was a democracy, why not wait until the next election to vote out the president (who's base was in the Russian-speaking east)?

[@TheBullterrierist]

I Keep checking to see if there are anymore interviews from Big Mac, he's a legend .

[@luketyson333]

These interviews have been amazing to watch and hear firsthand on the ground perspective of the war. And I loved the massive tangent about dinosaurs too 😂

[@stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733]

Russia have kill 500k of the Ukrainian army..

[@herrjose]

Lindy if you read this, i just want to saythat talks like this have huge societal value today. I realy hope you keep talking to people like this

[@Khono]

Fantastic content. Thank you for the apparent candour and insight into the reality on the ground in Ukraine.

[@grimreamer2512]

No disrespect intended, but does anyone else think Joe looks like Dave Lister off of Red Dwarf? As always, awesome interview! Looking forward to part 5. Cheers!

[@johnhudghton3535]

Looks and sounds a bit like him

[@doornik1142]

I just realized his insignia says “I’M SPECIAL”.

[@ChullsterOG]

Not just any old special but "my mum said I'm special"

[@MrManBuzz]

It actually says "Mama said I'm special". It's funny some people saw the "I'm special" part and took it as him thinking he's full of himself, when if anything he's taking the piss out of himself with that badge. He seems like an interesting fella to say the least. I'd certainly enjoy a few drinks chatting with him.

[@Sam-jy5tj]

I could listen to this guy all day. What a legend… please get him to come back on again.

[@genzo53]

This guy's interviews pointer me to the Lindybeige YT channel. Win-Win.

[@MIck-M]

He looks so much like a young Lister from Red Dwarf I kept expecting him to refer to stupid people as 'smeg heads'.

[@comdo831]

Maybe he is Lister gone back in time.

[@Ianzgnome]

If this was a 10 part series I'd still say it is too short. Hope there is more to come

[@vvv-o9y]

his thumb is big enough be patient

[@novaprospects]

Stay safe out there mate. Love your stories, please look after yourself.

[@adwarfsittingonagiantsshoulder]

Great interview ! The spy story and the sausage is worth putting by wrighting in a war memoire !