Locals Confront Russian Governor Over Sons Being Used 'As Cannon Fodder' In Ukraine War

The mothers of Russian soldiers involved in Moscow's invasion of Ukraine angrily confronted the governor of Siberia's Kemerovo region asking if their sons were "lied to" and being used as "cannon fodder."
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[@ruslanetss]

Imagine going to war with another country while being told those are exercises, then returning home just to learn your mother is in prison for 15 years because she cared about you.

[@kentd4762]

Sadly, though, it sounds like many of them won't be coming home... So much loss of good lives right now...

[@ajrockinshockin2893]

That's a terrible feeling.

[@georgeousthegorgeous]

It's impossible anybody can be jailed for this, especially soldiers' mothers. Trust me, I lived in Russia for my whole life. Even protesters on irregistered rallies usually barely get punished.

[@neovenom9833]

@@georgeousthegorgeous But what if people started calling putin gay?

[@georgeousthegorgeous]

@@neovenom9833 I have no idea actually. Most likely they will be sent to asylum, but I know that if somebody publicly insults (idk if gay is an insult from the point of russian law but it's definitely an insult among regular people although not that strong) authorities they will either pay massive fee or get jailed. You can make fun of them, you can protest or publicly express hate to them with medium consequences (maybe few days of arrest or an insignificant fee) but you can't swear. Quite logical to me. Politeness is key.

[@ID-lc6jm]

That governor knows exactly what's going on and is spitting right in their faces.

[@sebastian3004]

Look he's scared to tell the truth too. Can you blame him? He doesn't want to go to prison for 20 years leaving his family behind.

[@alexgorron6470]

His face when he realizes he said they were used. Oooops.

[@mrphoenix5951]

@@sebastian3004 you mean the rope ?

[@ID-lc6jm]

@@sebastian3004 prison is better than hell

[@tyczekp]

@Happy Patriot you sure are.

[@broadleyboy2]

Brave women speaking up for their children against cowardly corrupt men.

[@leodegas7731]

I'm a parent, and my heart aches for these moms. As a former American soldier, i joined because i chose to at 17 years old. We as soldiers never know where they might send us. But in many countries you must join the military, but there are exceptions. I can feel the anguish in her voice. I pray for these people and for the little girl I just saw die because of Russian artillery. I pray for all the other Ukrainian citizens who died. I pray for the Russian soldiers, who really don't want to kill, but are ordered to. There are no winners here. Only people who have lost. Some have lost everything.😔 I want to say, i ask God to save anyone's life, Ukrainian or Russian and for God to exchange my life for theirs. I've had a great life, i want some young person to live a good life too. 😭🙏🙏🙏 I'm sorry you are going through this pain. Leo from San Diego. We are praying for you. 🙏

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Russian soldiers are conscripts.

[@mirola73]

Praying to the same god that stands by and watches people send other people to their deaths with lies and threats, imprison others because they think for themselves and question the information given ? Charming.

[@leodegas7731]

@@mirola73 Pretty immature. I asked myself that question when i was 8 yrs old, reading about Pearl harbor and watching the news about Vietnam. If you have not figured that out, take your time. Sometimes it takes awhile for a person to grow up. ✌️🦁

[@subu150390]

I wish the world had more kind people like you old man !

[@paulbangert6005]

Being born in Russia and seeing the new rules made by the government, I have to mention just how brave these mothers are. Asking critical questions and exposing the fact that this is indeed a war and these officials are lying, is a much bigger thing than anyone in the West could imagine. You can go to prison for this now. It's a huge deal and I'm very, very proud of anyone who stands up against this oppressive government and doesn't accept their lies and purposefully vague answers.

[@plunderpunk2]

Americans especially are so removed from autocracy that any discussion of how horrible Putin’s autocratic government is is meet with charges of being Russo-phobic (stateside and in EU).

[@paulbangert6005]

@@plunderpunk2 Agreed, I've noticed this as well with Americans. I guess you could argue that this is a good thing - the fact that so many people never had to live in an autocratic state where you could get arrested for stating your opinion, is fantastic! However it does make discussions difficult at times, this is why I don't mean to judge anyone and always try to approach people in a neutral way. I just hope that by spreading this kind of information, people will understand better. In times like these it's important to stick together, not fight over little, petty things. I've lived in both the US and Russia, even Australia and for the majority of my life in Europe and all these people are absolutely fantastic! The problem is clearly the government, not the people.

[@l337pwnage]

lol, do you have *ANY IDEA* what is going on in the west? Literally every platform is *heavily* censored.

[@shari9721]

@@l337pwnage It is not even CLOSE to the censorship and punishments that go on in Russia . The fact that you would even try to compare the 2 shows you dont have a clue what true censorship is or about what happens in places like Russia , about what is happening in Russia now , about the lies that Russian people are told by the news and by their government . smdh

[@GARDENER42]

@@l337pwnage You mean every Russian platform is censored? If so, I agree. If you're suggesting every western media platform is heavily censored, I suggest you take your lying head & stick it up your arse.

[@vickilssrb4405]

Kudos to these women for speaking up to them for their sons!! Much respect and love!! 💖

[@vetworker]

@Happy life 😊 REPORTED

[@canadude2010]

Yes someone has gonads in Russia after all

[@ecowavepowerelectricityfro128]

Eco Wave Power owns and operates a wave energy array, which is connected to the grid in accordance with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

[@maven.mapping]

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[@jimwright1148]

More mothers will ask why their children are are not coming home?from a special exercise

[@custodiansrock]

A mother's love for her child, regardless of age or stature, on display right there. Officials can try and cover it up, but there are just too many ways to get the truth to those who need to hear it the most. Pray for this war to end.

[@grammaticopedanticus9727]

@custodiansrock, although not under the shadow of threat of imprisonment, there were from mothers in America much the same during the VietNam era and compulsory military service. And I remember one grandmother at that time who observed that her grandfather had left Germany to avoid conscription into the Kaiser’s army and ‘now it’s what’s being faced by young men here now.’

[@john80944]

I know not everyone can be okay for being cannon fodders, but if you just tell your soldier your objective, at least they can be soldiers and follow orders. Lying to YOUR OWN men and women? That's fucked up, man.

[@alanbarlow8232]

Young men die for old mens dreams. So much respect for these mothers for speaking up.

[@MichaelSmith-hs5iu]

True!

[@iulius6988]

In russia people were always treated as tools, worse than animals

[@oliveryt7168]

@Flower is eaten by wasp Stop spamming your muslim propaganda everywhere. I have seen this post like 20 times in tha last couple of days. Your Allah doesnt exist...

[@oliveryt7168]

@@iulius6988 "worse than animals" 1. Humans are part of the "animal kingdom". 2. No, most Russians arent treated worse than most animals in the farming or meat industry... or think about "furr farms". I have lived and been in Russia very often... Your comparison comes from lack of knowledge. But yes, Russia is a "hard pavement".

[@DixonDixon65]

Ain't that always been the truth with these old powerful and greedy men!!!

[@marcosmelendez09]

For the Russians who believe in peace and freedom and stand against tyranny at the risk of their lives, I salute you

[@Marvhead]

@shawal valley Is NATO invading a neighbouring country? NATO is a defensive alliance.

[@gazpachopolice7211]

@@Gospodin_Kurac Russia didn't invade Afghanistan? Georgia? You joined hand with Nazis to conquer Poland

[@AsselParty]

@@Gospodin_Kurac I know you are not the sharpest tool in the shed, but the NATO did not invade Libya or Iraq or Serbia. NATO enforced no-fly zones in Libya and Serbia and wasn’t involved in Iraq at all. Please get your facts straight. The Russian bear will become a dancing bear for the Chinese nothing more.

[@ieat10kittens94]

@shawal valley Great work for pointing out the obvious genius- Now what has that got to do with ukraine and russia? Its almost like war in general is bad

[@Gospodin_Kurac]

@@AsselParty Oh so it's not a crime when WE do it? Don't worry, bear may come knocking on your door too.

[@aandrus2169]

Yes, good Russian people! Please keep speaking out! We are with you! From Michigan, USA.

[@michaeldowd8422]

"Special operation" yeah right. I bet the woman speaking in this video is already in a Gulag. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@lauralishes1]

It amazes me that even Russians don't fall for Putin's lies, yet people in other countries with access to information do

[@tetispinkman9135]

Lol, 70%do fall

[@AngelOliva302]

Well said Laura!

[@whoishim2998]

It’s sad

[@marlu6373]

not really

[@dylanthompson6186]

@World Movies they have not killed millions, they killed thousands. I did not support the wars and still condemn the wars in the middle east and i am impartial as i am irish. However, they did not kill millions.

[@supernova046]

my heart goes out to the brave russian people who stand up to the tyrant under very difficult circumstances .

[@ryanweible9090]

indeed, brave Russians are as important as brave ukranians in fighting this. I feel for them as Russia is an authoritarian state and they make real risks speaking out, but they are needed to end this without large scale bloodshed.

[@xr4ti548]

These so called brave Russian people have keep Putin in power for 22 years. He is one man, they are 145 million. They are cowards.

[@vecchio1066]

Did your heart go out for those 40+ men and women who were burnt alive in Odessa on 2 May 2014 by those who are now crying for help in Kyiv?

[@fargoth391]

@@vecchio1066 well I think obviously he does, you're just spouting whataboutism.

[@bee4590]

@@xr4ti548 are you stupid? google anna politikovskaya, a journalist who criticized russia, who was shot dead october 7th 2006. then google alexander litvinenko, a russian defector who accused putin of being involved in his friend anna's murder-who was then _poisoned with radioactive material_ november 1st 2006, and died november 23rd 2006. he was even in england when he was criticizing putin and he _still_ wasn't safe-within 50 days two people mysteriously died for criticizing russia/putin now ask yourself again why more people dont rebel. because they pay the price, and they know it. there are active protests against putin. theyre shutting down independent media coverage that's critical of the government. theyre arresting grandmothers for protesting. even if they believe putin's propaganda, the russian people are still victims of fuckin brainwashing, so expecting them to *just* elect him out is an insane, impossible request. hate the government, not the people who are *also* victims of the government.

[@kandicebrown4436]

Things like this are the reason parents should always have the right to ask question. Governments lie and the people suffer. It's horrible to lose someone but to lose them for the ego of a man is devastating.

[@RealAvus]

This war shows to all Russian why Russia should not have a dictator, especially a crazy one.

[@sebaestschn1]

Stay brave. We do not only support Ukraine, but also the brave people of Russia.

[@namapalsu2364]

Who is "we?" I don't support Russia.

[@Inoffensive_name]

@@namapalsu2364 They said the people of Russia, not Russia. That was the point. And I do, so "we" is extremely fucking accurate.

[@muppet9284]

@@namapalsu2364 He said the people of Russia you absolute muppet

[@julenaraujo0315]

@@namapalsu2364 you should support the Russians who are suffering the dictatorship. They are literally losing their families in a war they don't want to be in

[@forgotten_world]

Putin is a coward, a liar. Russian people need to get free of this demon. The world awaits to welcome a free and just Russia. We are with you, people of Russia.

[@drbichat5229]

It’s a “special military operation” not an invasion. What a liar.

[@yeshuaislord6880]

A special military operation is an invasion

[@primkup]

Well, I hope Putin won't mind our "special economic actions", then.

[@madedigital]

give. me a break tell everyone your planes even the mum filming so the world knows your tactics .... them BOYS /men are in the RUSSIAN ARMY not a colege field trip they have GUNS

[@DaveyMulholland]

An exceedingly bad liar at that.

[@micheledimond]

You are absolutely incorrect Sir! Putin has started a full scale invasion of Ukraine. Don't believe me/this channel? Go to Ukraine and take a look around!! Putin and his military are killing women and children and bombing civilian areas among other atrocities!

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

We need more people like this standing up to Russian authorities.

[@sreed7637]

It breaks my heart to see people hurting over this. I cry for all the people involved and I pray for all of them.

[@alanhyt79]

These russians know what to do. They have a responsibility to end putin.

[@rawwords8429]

In your dreams. These soldiers are paid to do a job, which is protect your nation.

[@vetworker]

@Happy life 😊 get lost! Reported

[@MS45636]

@@rawwords8429 Paid to risk your life in a corrupt war. No thanks.

[@chrisi7127]

@@rawwords8429 paid with what? Rubles? ahahaha

[@TabiTheCat]

@@rawwords8429 protect it by invading? Slaughtering civilians? yeah go get protected by cancer you fucking nazi.

[@totakikay]

Every mother in the world who deeply loves their children unconditionally would never - absolutely ever - want to see their child die in cruel senseless wars no matter who instigates💔🕊

[@CuttySobz]

And the sky is blue.

[@tedcity5861]

That guy doesnt have a son at the front lines, Body bags coming back, but they shouldnt draw any conclusions....

[@sandwichman100]

USA did the same shit in iraq and afganistan, sent kids into wars based on a pack of lies then the body bags began coming back there are times when war is required, this aint one of them the fact putin is holding the world at bay by threatening to use nukes? unforgivable!

[@shamaselahi5606]

Help the Palestinians under occupation

[@venusfirenza2547]

@@sandwichman100 Here in the USA the off gassing of radiological materials (rechargeable batteries/ process of minerals) pour out into the air of towns and cities. Genetically Modified foods spliced with Ecoli treated in the field with Cobalt spray to kill the Ecoli and every living thing in that field , killing for several days. The collection of radiological materials from filthy retired nuclear power plants harvested, tracked and delivered into the hands of key people who know how to make danger. Weapons falling off the cart finding homes with the Mexican cartels who cross our border with death drugs. And we worry about a quick painless death from Putin? Priorities and perspectives always seem to be overshadowed by foreign events via the easily watched news media. But not hearing what happens at home allows the leaders to not have to address the issues.

[@vg8606]

Wow thank you ladies we really need more people like you guys confront cowards like really appreciate 👍

[@3rdandlong]

Double kudos to these moms and dad's for speaking out.

[@claudiostulla9647]

She is risking to go to prison for 15 years. My respect for this brave woman.

[@vecchio1066]

Who told you that she risks being jailed?

[@PR_nick]

What is jail if you would lost son? There is more than 5.000 Killed in Action Rusian soldiers. Edited: more than 9.000 killed Russian soldiers.

[@claudiostulla9647]

@@vecchio1066 Its a new law introduced by the Duma. If you mention the word "war"you might go to prison up to 15 years.

[@glennhearn401]

@@vecchio1066 they put them in jail to shut them up even protesters get took to the slam

[@primkup]

@@vecchio1066 The Russian Law.

[@Fr4ncM]

"It will be over soon" Politicians are the worst liars, aren't they?

[@sultankebab1587]

"We will be at home by christmas" And no one knew they were preparing the worst war that happened at that time in history.

[@MrOdeca]

Geroym Slava

[@jayhill2193]

@@sultankebab1587 "Nobody has the intend to build a wall" is another favourite of mine, as they were litterally building the wall as they said it.

[@feloniusduck183]

@@jayhill2193 those wacky East Berlinians...

[@andmos1001]

"The troops will be home by christmas"

[@steviedfromtheflyovercount4739]

Those kids were given minimum training and used to "scout out" enemy positions and wear down their defenses. The "professional" portion of the Russian Army will be used for the final battles. Supposedly, this was done in prior invasions in the last 5 years. I think it is terrible to use 18 year old kids that way. My heart goes out to the parents. Spend 18 years raising up a child, then the government does this.....and if the child is killed, who is going to take care of the parents in their old age.

[@dargus1718]

Basic military strategy any developed army would use. You wouldn't use your most experienced units as first contact unit but as first response unit. Locate the enemies -> find out their weapons -> use your units in the best matter possible to breach them Even back in the middle ages younglings to weak to carry a sword & shield and to inexperienced for bow & arrow would simply carry resupply arrows towards the archers or be the ones first to arrive at the gates preparing the breach You wouldn't send your best archer or best knights in the first gate towards the gate to tie some knots or check for their defences - only a stupid person would do, assume or suggest this because the result would be even more death among the troops. If everyone experienced dies first on basic tasks you'll have UNEXPERIENCED crew on the heavy gunnery as a result, which neither side wishes regarding to accuracy.

[@dennissvitak6453]

The new Russian law that makes it a 15-year prison sentence for mentioning the word "WAR" is retroactive. If you've EVER used the word "WAR", then off you go to the gulag. Just awful.

[@billyray6913]

Much respect to these women. Who knows what the future holds.

[@MichaelSmith-hs5iu]

These women know there is no future without their sons. Without other sons it could be the end of the line for some families. They have got to realize that Putin is their enemy, not their savior

[@excalibur800]

@@DusanSedlic How dumb can you be? Do your research. A lot of Russian soldiers were tricked, they thought they were doing millitary exercises. Not the mothers fault

[@MrKoalaKlaws]

@@DusanSedlic You are so ignorant, you know that? Russia has a mandatory serving time in the military, like Israel and many others. Unfortunately, those doing their mandatory time were sent in. So those guys who are poor likewise in the US with no way out (their gdp per capita is 10k, USA is 63k.) join the army and are clueless to what lays ahead. Have some compassion for your fellow human being.

[@dylanthompson6186]

@@DusanSedlic i suggest you google the word “conscript”.

[@terriseaton3049]

@@DusanSedlic Shut up! Do your research! 400,000 males are drafted ea yr in Russia, ages 18-27. I’m sure not 1 begged his mom to LET him be a shield for Putin!

[@wills.364]

How awful it must be to hear your child being lied to and sacrificed for nothing

[@madedigital]

oh i joined a drug gang and I was not told we had to sell drugs and go to war....its the bloody army if your a plumber you will come across shit .

[@mr_indie_fan]

@@KingMinosxxvi yes for a war criminals empire. So pretty much nothing.

[@jds6206]

Russia's Afghanistan...

[@OviWanKeno9i]

I mean, It's pretty freaking evil...

[@kimkim-mh7bv]

Are these mother cr$zy?. Once your son join military than he is no longer your son but he belong to military. Even they d$e than they still belong to military. Please See the contract well before you sign up for any military service in every countries on earth planet.

[@shoepermanbutthman2188]

Come on Russian people, protest until putin is kicked out and you can experience real democracy.

[@Legendarychamp]

There is nothing in this world braver than a mother protecting her child.

[@charchef7588]

Imagine having a child in a place that takes away the rights you have over your own child!!!! This world is a sad place.

[@applianceman6194]

Yeah and it is coming to the USA in the form of Democrats

[@ConsumptiveSoul]

Well in Russia they don’t have the first amendment like they do over the United States even though people in United States are trying to take it away

[@kwahu1519]

Good lord it’s not that hard to imagine I see it everyday and u probably do too but don’t even notice 😂

[@johnyseimah229]

@@applianceman6194 coming?its been there for 10+ years now

[@maven.mapping]

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[@helterskelter4every1]

“When it ends, and it will end soon” “You mean when everybody dies?” Serious truth. Empty war that is needlessly killing people on both sides. Good on this mother! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@bodychoke]

That man is as guilty of war crimes as the soldiers committing them.

[@kristianfagerstrom7011]

This is courage. To stand up and question, despite the risk.

[@Daguhl]

When mothers see their children in danger, every mother becomes a warrior.

[@worldpeace1822]

And than she is arrested

[@Sunny25611]

Indeed mother’s will and have given their lives for their children!

[@oliveryt7168]

@@worldpeace1822 if her son is in that "special operation", then she doesnt care about her well-being.

[@joyma82stonebridge91]

And just 1 beautiful woman can take Putin out!

[@l337pwnage]

They're really gonna feel some if Putin loses and then their country is filled with Africans, lol.

[@Mr.Wilsin]

He just admitted to "USING" them & then blaming the soldiers for not knowing their objective???

[@xx3astmanxx287]

@The TacoCat go fuck yourself with that bullshit click bait catfishing

[@kacodemonio]

@The TacoCat Get a life kid!

[@Thulgore]

We are all people! I have lived in montana my entire life and grew up during the cold war. What always fucked with my head was everything view of russia (the USSR at that time) looked exactly like my land. It seemed like we must have so much in common. I didn't understand. My mother was born in Montana, my grandfather was born in Montana, supposedly his father was born here too. I grew up, almost joined the military and didn't based off of the realization that the person I killed in defense was only going to kill me for the same reason. Neither of our names would ever be known by our "leaders" and in a different world we might have been the best of friends. FFS I read my own comment and it sounds like someone foreign wrote it. I type a lot, it annoys me to no end that writing only matters to the reader. How you mean something is not how it's interpreted. All flowery language aside. I think many people are confused and disgusted for reasons of country neighbors. From a US standpoint many of us would almost view this as a scenario where the US invaded Canada. Almost no U.S. citizen would feel that was the correct thing to do. (granted we have a slew of crazies) Some have already expressed that desire.

[@yarecki2000]

The question is why in first place the soldiers were lied to by telling them they were going to military exercises... Would most of them refuse to fight against Ukrainians???

[@aintnohighenough]

That last words hit me. "When will it end, when everyone dies?"

[@crnkmnky]

I was hoping someone would ask him that. “We’ve sent your sons to execute a full-scale invasion, but you cannot question it until it’s over.”

[@jasft9746]

It will never be over. Do you think Ukraine will just forgive Russia?

[@crnkmnky]

@@jasft9746 They don’t have to forgive or forget. Putin probably figures he is winning if he bombs Kyiv into dust, bans “fake news,” and arrests all pro-independence protesters. 😠

[@mcplutt]

@@jasft9746 The world will forgive Russia, but never forgive Putin and his friends. This will only stop when Putins dies.

[@jeffhgv]

Very brave of them to speak up under a wicked dictatorship. Love to these women and to all Ukraine ❤️❤️

[@yeshuaislord6880]

Well the invasion is not good by any means but to say they live under a wicked dictatorship is beyond stupid.

[@ThePianist51]

@@yeshuaislord6880 *were rather brainwashed to keep them short on the line.

[@mr_indie_fan]

@@yeshuaislord6880 putin is a dictator who kills his political opponents and commits war crimes the only idiot i see here is you.

[@kimkim-mh7bv]

Are these mother cr$zy?. Once your son join military than he is no longer your son but he belong to military. Even they d$e than they still belong to military. Please See the contract well before you sign up for any military service in every countries on earth planet.

[@mikek0135]

@kim kim: You realize that what your saying is that the soldiers are the responsibility of the leaders, a.k.a. the leaders have to be careful about what they do to the soldiers. Also, remember this: almost all of the Russian military are conscripts. Once they reach a certain age they're forced into the Russian military - no choice. I'm sure a few of them want to be there, but most don't.

[@ZosiaSamosiaOo]

I condone them for remaining so calm. "You mean when everyone dies?" - great question.

[@t.l.1610]

Brave, especially with the new laws. A week ago my friend said, “Russian mothers are going to turn the tide. Just watch.” She’s right.

[@ingmarbm]

Well done, brave Russian mothers. The world needs you.

[@catc8927]

These Russian mothers deserve answers for what happened to their sons. All of these young men being sent off to die or be maimed for the sake of one crazy old man’s grasp on power.

[@yeshuaislord6880]

Well that's every war in existence, could you name 1 war that, that was not the case madam?

[@maktarwade9708]

Ukrain have a very short memory russia built their country an they betray for America for few dollars i m so sorry for the dead but you need to think and to do by your selves America did not have Friends they want to have puppets to fight russia. Im sorry

[@dsfs17987]

@@DusanSedlic mentality like yours is what lets people like Putin rule you, sad sad people...

[@glennhearn401]

@@maktarwade9708 yes your very sad person brain washed

[@No_NetMan]

@Dusan Kuznetsov appeasement didn't work out too well the last time... might want to look it up.

[@chrisbuss3208]

"I know what will win our people over, lie to them and drag then into a war they don't agree with!"

[@nicholasplesko533]

This is so sad, that could've been my mother. I feel for those women. I hope their sons, are okay. Russia can't take-over Ukraine, just bring everyone home.

[@johnmccarron7066]

The courage of mothers is what sees us through our darkest times.

[@theoaure3774]

Not the courage of men, who say, actually fought and died in WWII?

[@macjonald]

So much murder and suffering for the pleasure of one old man

[@mr_indie_fan]

Adolf hitler, woops i mean putin

[@chrissycxc4909]

The truth will always come out eventually.

[@pierrojules]

Unfortunately, these women are yet to know this truth kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipvKlJ-whLmIhcU.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

Make sure he does not get Re-elected again . Vote the whole council out . Rise up and take back control . Your children should not be turned into graves as soldiers

[@Clavers1369]

It is not a "special operation." It is a massive crime.

[@vyacheslavpetrov4713]

It’s a massive misleading LIE for stupids like you to fall for it XD kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2nGiZydZc2CjNk

[@torgnyandersson403]

@@vyacheslavpetrov4713 So because there are lies in the world there is no truth? Brain upgrade required.

[@vyacheslavpetrov4713]

@@torgnyandersson403 indeed. A brain upgrade for you in required. Cleaver said that what Russia is doing is a crime, but it’s not because what they are doing is understandable. But the west is making it look like it’s a crime, with misleading information, therefore a big lie! If u wanna appear smart, at least come up with something original. No one here said there is no truth.

[@torgnyandersson403]

@@vyacheslavpetrov4713 It's understandable to invade a country? Get a grip. 💩-tin, the petite dicktator, started this and it will finish him.

[@gabrielmonsalvesanchez9758]

EXTERMINATION OF BROTHERS 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@raysofsun188]

Russian people need to speak up and take back their government. They can no longer allow this tyrannical government to operate unopposed.

[@clarifyingquestions]

You going to lead or just troll?

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

@J Silva Hitler fought against communists you idiot. Germans were the biggest enemies of bolsheviks and communists. Did you conveniently forget that Stalin existed? He's the one who wanted to take over European land to install communist regime. Hitler was fighting against the Soviet communist aggression in Europe. Putin = Stalin, not Hitler

[@hithere9235]

The Russians have had countless (ok not countless, but quite afew) revolutions to take back the government and give it back to the people, and it seems each time the bad thing they had was replaced with something also bad.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

@@hithere9235 You're very stupid if you think the "October revolution" was legitimate and made by Russians. Communists are enemies of Russia. It was nothing more than an illegitimate coup d'etat, that put an illegal dictator and a war criminal regime in power in russia. that was followed by mass murder and persecution of Russians by the red pigs I'm saying this as a person who's ancestors actually lived in the Russian empire, and supported the White government (the real legitimately Russia) and the Romanov's against the depraved bolshevik and muscovite usurpers.So I know what I'm talking about. They wanted nothing more than to destroy Russia and enslave the population

[@sk.n.9302]

Thanks for posting.

[@tinygardentomato]

It's time for a revolution, and these people aren't backing down. Come on Russians, you can do this and have so much bravery! We will back you 1000%. You're making history ❤

[@dadmezz4024]

Whoever got this video out, bless you for your courage. Stay safe.

[@chaosdweller]

I know right

[@maryclynch9356]

Good to see mothers standing up for their sons !

[@donnaanderson2846]

Look at the way he tries to “manage/handle” these women. Of course, he’s ok with questions not being answered right now, because he has nothing at stake.

[@aundrapalmer517]

Keep the World updated!! Thank You😊

[@thes4uce]

Only the Russian people can stop this war.

[@michaeleager4635]

Yeah. The Ukrainian people might have something to say about that. ( but I know what you are saying)

[@yeshuaislord6880]

@@michaeleager4635 Ukrainians can't do anything except firing back.

[@sf9fantasy194]

@@yeshuaislord6880 yes I agree..if the President just Hiding and only Made Vlog on YT he never doimg anything is only he using the UK people to fight with Rusian army .the problem will never end.....

[@IdeYuji]

@World Movies there were many protests against Iraq war, in the "west" too. And Russia bombed citizens in Syria too but you don't want to realise that.

[@RabbitsInBlack]

Problem is Russian Leader has so much power like any dictator the people live in a sudo reality and leaders live in fear of going against their leader. Russian Leaders don't go to Prison and "HAVE ACCIDENTS" for no reason. How can you stop a Dictator that even the leaders are afraid of the Dictator? Of course the answer is to join forces and taking out the Dictator but many have tried. You know the interesting part is China is in the same situation.

[@agentj1326]

"Our children are being used?" Imagine hearing that from your governor

[@ax1066]

PEOPLE SHOULD STAND AGAINST THEIR OPPRESIVE GOVERNMENTS THIS BRAVELY ALL OVER THE WORLD

[@PedroSilva-wd8sh]

This is soooo sad! The politicians should go to the war and leave the kids at home!

[@NexuJin]

I have Russian and Ukrainian friends. And it's deep and deep sad having to watch all their lives being destroyed right now.

[@yeshuaislord6880]

Their lives are not destroyed mate.

[@NexuJin]

@@yeshuaislord6880 I'll rather take their word than over some random KZbin account that's not even a year old, mate.

[@yeshuaislord6880]

@@NexuJin What are you talking about I don't understand? Also explain how their lives are being destroyed? You can say they are having a hard time but destroyed? I have a Ukrainian friend who by the Grace of God was able to flee Kiev and reach Poland. He never once said his life was destroyed by the conflict and instead was thankful that God protected him and that he was out of the conflict and able to move towards England. Unless you are saying your Russian friend and Ukrainian friend are shooting at each other in Ukraine, they are probably not destroyed

[@crnkmnky]

@@yeshuaislord6880 It sounded as if you were downplaying the crisis, so I don’t blame him. Many people have lost their homes, and many have also died. Life _as they knew it before_ has ended, and a new reality must be forged.

[@acemurphy2]

I wonder how many "officials" there had any of their children sent into Ukraine ?

[@garyhooper1820]

Their children are schooled in the West. They don't school with peasants.

[@peaceandlove3225]

No to war!

[@commercialrealestatecoach]

The Proletariat is Rising Up worldwide: Canada, Ukraine, Russia; even independently-mindful citizens of Australia, New Zealand, several European countries and elsewhere. Power to the People

[@periel]

Just the fact that people are threatened with prison for questioning the government shows that there is something terribly wrong with the government. Only the most brutal regimes (China, North Korea, Iran, Russia) do this because they are afraid of the masses knowing the truth. Leaders should earn the love and respect of the people by treating them well and allowing an atmosphere where they can thrive and live their lives in peace, not repress them, threaten them and instill fear.

[@carolhill1102]

Periel.,. You, my friend, are a true optimist. We are very close to facing the same situation here in the good ole USA. We lucked out in 2020. It may very well be a totally different story this nov. And in 2024.

[@theshermantanker7043]

You should tell this to Americans next time they cry about someone infringing in their freedom of speech. Their governments are nothing compared to Russia, and Russia itself is nothing compared to the more brutal regimes like North Korea

[@troyhenry6111]

@@carolhill1102 you call 2020 lucking out? What part of 2020 did we luck out on? I seriously hope you're not referring to biden!?

[@troyhenry6111]

@@theshermantanker7043 that's not how it works at all. You don't look at authoritarians and say. Look how lucky you have it to them. We hold our own standard and I complain when that standard isn't being met. Fuck those shit countries without a first amendment and people to scared to stand up and take over. No living under the boot of a commie authoritarian is way better in their weak minds.

[@msms7434]

America imprisons more of it's own citizens than any other country. You aren't the land of the free.

[@primkup]

"We shouldn't criticize" True legacy of the Soviet Union in one sentence, fully utilized by Putin and his clique. Do not critize, our state knows the best.

[@cd4227]

Who brainwashed you, do you all want to end up like these mothers children.

[@primkup]

@@cd4227 What are you talking about?

[@pacjam418]

Good for those speaking up. Very brave!

[@tyrannosaurusinf1488]

15 years in prison for these Russian mothers.

[@ffarmchicken]

And raped while in prison by the guards.

[@nickhudson3867]

Massive respect for the brave Russians who are speaking up against the regime.

[@psy-lion]

At least 75 % are still clueless what's going on

[@raiklaub975]

@@hlford It's not about tiny dicks, it's about criminals like Putin and the inhuman acts and the compliant idiots who support his horror regime.

[@tcartsbA]

Did you even know Putin asked a cease fire many times. And Putin made room for citizens to escape ukrain? You know what ukrain milllitary did? Right, they kept them trapped and in some cases they did kill some citizens. What do you guys even know about the azof bataljon and its history, and blackwater and the CIA getting involved with the azof bataljon? This is a new way of war, hire independent millitary so no one is responsable. I'm not saying what putin is doing is justifiable, but any other leader would have done the same if they didn't want to have russia divided by the west whatever has been tried from st peter. Why would the United States suddenly want to give Ukraine permission to make nuclear weapons last year when there was still a coup in 2014 in ukraine? Ay, and do we now all forget about the corona crimes and unite against russia? They released a nuclair propoganda bomb against russia for sure, and anyone who know a little history or real (old) journalism, knows better!

[@raiklaub975]

@@tcartsbA Your absurd babble is also a "nuclair propaganda bomb". Your speech is meaningless and full of silly claims that nobody believes anyway, even if the paid Putin trolls are trying desperately hard to spread as many stupid lies as possible. The fact is: Putin attacked Ukraine, the UN condemned it. Putin's place is in jail, not in another country

[@Tommykennedy101]

If you want to really stop these things happening. Take responsibility, and deal with the treasonous corruption in your own governments. They can't stop ppl walking around, going about their business, no demo's/marches, just showing them selves in support. Simple solution in less than 4 minuets kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4C3iJ6Hj7B4grc all it needs is for enough to take responsibility by showing their support and things are put right. Plain and simple....

[@Ak3rf3ldt]

Their insistence in calling war as military operations is incomprehensible, they underestimate the average IQ of Russian civilian that much ?

[@meterpaffei5810]

Yes, this must be a VERY „special operation“

[@drelephanttube]

Bless these brave women.

[@williammarsokov6320]

We do not only support Ukraine, but also the brave people of Russia wich are against Putin

[@VegasRT500]

The world does not support Russian people. The Russian people are complicit in the actions of Putin as they have gladly kept him in power for over 20 years.

[@doogmann]

@Slavic🇷🇺Soul bit harsch but true , before leaving it to nazi collaborateurs , can you please move to berlin and help us get rid of the anglo faschists stuck on this continent since unkle sam landed, we are not enough to do it on our own in a political manner ,cause they occupie the heads and minds of our bretheren through education and benefits , cause as long they are here there is no peace for russians , sadly peace bro

[@doogmann]

@@VegasRT500 i gladly anounce , this is the end of the petrodollar , swallow dat , faschist lover

[@paulbangert6005]

@@VegasRT500 Speak for yourself please, thanks. Most of us do, you do not. That's fine but don't say the world doesn't, it's simply not true. Anyone who's seen a truly oppressive government, understands the complexity of this situation and anyone who's just slightly less ignorant than you, will look up credible sources and see that a huge majority of Russians is against this war too.

[@l337pwnage]

Biden definitely supports them, lol. That where they make most of their money.

[@justinhansen1328]

Dang even the governor doesn't think it's going that well

[@neoudi2024]

Brave Russian people around the world 🌎 don’t allow yourself to be ruled by a dictator and tyrant Putin

[@jatpack3]

Exactly...."when everyone dies"

[@stevenpaterson5100]

This is what happens to ordinary people when their country is run by the Mafia - - - horrible!!! I feel sick for these mothers who can only go home and worry, maybe for ever and maybe never sleep properly again. And we all know that it's for absolutely nothing.

[@leasmith2348]

No wonder those poor boys had no idea where they were or who their enemy was supposed to be...bless their mothers.

[@cryptoking7093]

Sacrificing the children of his own people as well as Ukrainian civilians and military for what?

[@ivanecho]

Politicians: different regions, different nations, different languages, different sides - it doesn't matter they're all the same.

[@jamescampbell2521]

Ya, a very " special" operation. Courageous to speak out, hope there were no repercussions for her.

[@ValensBellator]

When someone tells you that it can’t be spoken about or questioned under severe legal penalty, you can be pretty damn sure that the tale they’re selling you is complete BS.

[@qp9vp]

You would think so but people can be brainwashed to believe anything.

[@57thorns]

@@qp9vp Just like under the communist dictatorship, people knew. What the Russians did not know however was that democracy has a cost, and that you can't just expect to get everything handed yo you on a silver platter. So they ended up having a communist and a fascist (the latter being Putin of course) vying for control of the country, when things were not as good as they believed they were in the West. Because the Russians _knew_ the Communist Party was lying, they _knew_ that thing were better in the West. But they were not prepared to work for it, and now Ukraine pays the price. And the people of Belarus, under the yoke of a Russian puppet dictator.

[@uwewinkler2820]

this dudes son has a bright future he attends university while the poor are cannon fooder

[@nightfox1230]

Send this governor in a war...to ukrain..so easy for them to play with others life.

[@donzimmerman5829]

Good for them. The whole country needs to rise up and confront the lies.

[@alexejgorodnicenko7295]

in usa?

[@donzimmerman5829]

@@alexejgorodnicenko7295 Everywhere

[@gerretoutdoors3710]

@@alexejgorodnicenko7295 comrade Stalin will be very proud of you turning the subject from Russia killing children RIGHT Now to America, who isn't involved in any war at all.

[@jacksbutts6990]

@@alexejgorodnicenko7295russian bot

[@jacksbutts6990]

@The TacoCat russian bot. do u comment on every Ukraine video?

[@ticklingoscillators1852]

This video doesn’t show another part of this discussion in which they ask him where HIS son is and he says that his son is at university while theirs are being slaughtered in a pointless war.

[@Caroline-G95]

My heart breaks for these parents 💔😢

[@cattigereyes1]

Cannon fodder has no human rights!

[@terrypennington2519]

Russian governor: "They were used not for..." Russian governor's mind: "Ah shit, I probably shouldn't have said that..."

[@madisonatteberry9720]

And the back track, from 'it was an exercise' to 'it is a special operation'.

[@bravewave2084]

Power to the people to at least speak up and demand answers, not spewed huminahumina.

[@bravewave2084]

@@TheTeacher80 I know. However the government is supposed to work for it's people,hence by it's people in free elections. The government is not the 'thang' making decisions. It's supposed to be the people. If that ain't happening FIGHT LIKE UKRAINIANS!!!

[@josimpson7999]

Wow! Massive respects to these very brave mothers - who no doubt will be sent to the Gulug, whilst Putins spineless yes men will keep perpetrating his lies.

[@Aaa-wf6cg]

This is what social media was made for!

[@mrradman2986]

Kudos for the channel for getting this video out to show us what is happening in Russia. You put the MSM to shame.

[@oldquaker]

Their loved ones, their sons are killing innocent ukrainian kids that don't even understand well what is happening. People of Russia, please, end this war. Whatever it takes, you are going to save a lot of innocent kids, yours and theirs...

[@urntwrthyZ]

Good for those parents standing up to the BS.

[@morningowl43]

“Look you can shout and blame everyone right now…” Okay I blame you