My Thoughts On Russia/Ukraine As A Russian Immigrant

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I was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States when I was 6 years old. My parents wanted to give me and my sister a better life, and despite taking the incredible risk of moving to America without speaking a word of English, they were successful. I'll forever be grateful to my parents for what they did for us. That being said, as someone who still has family in both Russia and Ukraine, we have been struggling through a variety of emotions as so many Ukrainians and Russians suffer because of this war.
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[@Howto07884]

My friend is half Ukrainian and half Russian he has been crying alot and to see what he is going through is tough so I’m going to send this to him thank you doctor mike

[@Howto07884]

They should be one hand in hand there’s no need to go to war

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

I can’t imagine being either Ukrainian or Russian, but both?? That’s got to be some sort of emotional wallop, sending so much love to your friend 💕💕💕💕

[@princessinmittens4783]

What a beautiful idea! I hope your friend finds motivation through all the tears. We are all crying with him. Much love always!

[@Mama_Bear524]

Now I’m crying. Please send him my love

[@Dubz4Dayz03]

@@maitreyakanitkar8742 🤨

[@sree7535]

I study medicine in Ukraine. We got evacuated just few weeks ago. It has been a month already, and the kind of crisis Ukrainians are facing can't be explained. Thank you dr.mike for raising such charity funds.. this shall be a great help for Ukraine.

[@zanagizengamer5003]

I wish you well and hopefully that someday or at any day your studies on medicine can be fruitful so that you can or able to help others who need some medical attention even if not much. I hope you have a good luck and survive this horrible ordeals^^.

[@xixizizi6970]

Well the Palestinians, Afghanistan, rohangya and Kashmir,ughyur have been facing this for years. So they should also be heard too .

[@OddiMiseinen]

@@xixizizi6970 you've ever done something to help those voices to be heard or are you just into bashing young women who are telling about their struggles on the Internet? One comment below is by a girl from Syria and she seems to have no problem feeling for the ukrainians right now.

[@xixizizi6970]

@@OddiMiseinen i have helped them . I tried donating i did for 2 years and donated clothes. But they stoped the cargo's. There were no organization that was done at a higher level like the Ukrainian....no one helps them . No one cares for them . She does not have a problem but i am happy for her but i want to know how you deal with the others ?. You think you are some just people but the truth is ugly .

[@xixizizi6970]

@@OddiMiseinen you think i am bashing women ?. I am a women myself .

[@fear_not]

I'm from Poland. I just watched this video and cried. One year later the war is still on.

[@baconhairbacana1964]

*Sorry if i make you more sad but, there'll never be a diplomatic solution to this. Both leaders wants the regions of Zaphorizia, Donetsk, Luhanks and Kherson. Zelensky looks to be even pushing to recover Crimea from the Russians. And it's possible for this war to take a decade(s) to end.*

[@kxmapper]

Свинорез продолжается.

[@pete.1446]

There is only one solution to this. Russia must pull its troops out of Ukrain and free the occupied territories.

[@rebelliousfew]

@@pete.1446But, the issue is, the people there don’t want Russia to leave. This would be a disservice to the people of Donetsk and Luhansk who wanted to be independent.

[@Lefty90]

The war has been going on since 2021

[@teddyscloset9399]

I am a half russian, and am fluent in russian. I have been helping Ukrainians move too my country with my mother, and it's geniunly heartbreaking too know that these people have had too leave everything they've ever known behind because of this war. My heart goes out too everybody affected by this war

[@yaroslavosypov1068]

Nice deals, where are you from?

[@DanielMazahreh]

You can thank the corporated fascist USA that started the Ukraine crisis since 2014, which provoked Russia to invade to begin with.

[@kairon5249]

@@yaroslavosypov1068 probably poland because they said ukrainians are moving to their country

[@silversnakeanimations79]

@@kairon5249 germany 🗿

[@tonywoutrs]

As a half russian also, I feel the same way.

[@Dudbuf]

Im sure your father is extremely proud of you for all of what you've done.

[@vincentmarcellino7183]

Went from fleeing Russia to becoming one of the most honorable and high paying positions one can achieve. I don't wanna meet the person who wouldn't be proud of their kid for that

[@mathematics5248]

I agree, his father is probably very proud to what Dr. Mike has become, if I was his parent, I would definitely be proud of him.

[@justarandomguy9777]

@@mathematics5248 I don't think anyone in this entire universe would like to have mathematics as their parents...

[@simplypie]

@@justarandomguy9777 except for people who like math. But I hate math so I agree.

[@studytracking]

@@justarandomguy9777 😇🤣

[@VadymVus]

I am a Ukrainian village family doctor, Vadym Vus. Four of my daughters are your fans. They had to be evacuated before the threat of Russian occupation. My wife, nurse and I continue to work in the village. Thank you very much for your position. I wish you God's blessings and professional achievements.

[@Amare-og9xg]

Скажи паляниця

[@luxborealis]

God job! I am a school teacher in a town in the mountains of Norway and we just recieved 70 Ukrainian children sent away by their parents like you did. It is the right choice, both to send them to safety and to stay and help the people. Hopefully when all this ends, everyone will be reunited again, or at least most. We cannot deny many families will likely permanently miss several members from all this going on. Just awful, really wish there was some way we could help you without causing a nuclear war, but at least we can keep sending money and weapons to be wielded by brave Ukrainians in defence of their land. Still, your job is just as important as that of the soldiers, peoples lives’ depend on you now even more than ever before. Stay safe, doctor.

[@valentine_ls7065]

Безмежно вдячний вам та вашій дружині

[@Slovenia132]

Are you still alive?

[@mrrobot8377]

Вы герои 😩

[@user-iz5fv9ld1e]

Doctor Mike, you have no idea HOW IMPORTANT this video is. As a Ukrainian doctor who has seen so much suffering and who`s witnessed countless missile strikes, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@user-ib3uf5if7q]

This video won't help you win the war, will it?

[@sommelier2667]

Thank you so much for your help and not being indifferent to us! I'm from Ukraine, Odesa 🇺🇦

[@oleksiizinchenko8189]

Слава Україні

[@rebelliousfew]

@@oleksiizinchenko8189Glory to Russia.

[@oleksiizinchenko8189]

@rebelliousfew u chose the wrong side bud

[@rebelliousfew]

@@oleksiizinchenko8189Really? Ukraine is facing a demographic crisis and simply has no way to win against Russia. Russia is in the process of liberating the Donbas, of which the people of Donetsk of Luhansk want. How do I know this? I went there myself, kid. Maybe stop brainwashing yourself for once.

[@oleksiizinchenko8189]

@@rebelliousfew Bro, if you were there, it means ur Ukrainian, right? Cuz you can’t possibly go there in the time of war

[@hithersstreams8716]

A lot of people don't realise, whilst Ukraine is in war, neighbouring counties are at high risks to get involved, for example Poland, who is helping Ukrainian people, making Poland in high risk of getting involved in the near future.

[@zacharytaylor190]

Unfortunately, alliances can turn out to exacerbate the breadth of a conflict. Both WW1 and, to a lesser extent, WW2 were made worse due to the complex alliance structure that was set up. I just hope that this doesn't turn into a WW3, especially since Russia is a large nuclear power. Best wishes to all the innocent people in this needless conflict.

[@senge1337]

We are in NATO and UE, hopefully that reduces the risk of that happening 🇵🇱❤️🇺🇦

[@Szymmon614]

We just hope, that Putin wont invade Poland, because he would start a war against whole NATO. And seeing how Russian army is unable to make any advance in Ukraine I hope we're quite safe.

[@nicollyfarao2401]

Relax this will never happen again

[@omincat2703]

Nah if russia starts invading beyond ukraine thats world war 3.

[@paw_prints_in_the_paddock]

Your parents are true unsung heroes. Their wisdom, foresight, and courage deserves to be celebrated. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@W1ldLynx9949]

I Agree.

[@mrtoast3333]

Agreed

[@Urmomteehee677]

Agreed

[@ccvstudios1839]

Agreed

[@sparkofcuriousity]

Indeed. Well said!

[@ambriel6139]

I'm from Russia. I grew up in the 90s in a small town. There was no work there after the two city-forming factories were privatized and sold for next to nothing. And my parents really made a lot of efforts to ensure that I grew up in normal conditions. My family and I have never supported Putin. We never believed him. I went to protests several times before the war. When the war with Ukraine began, it was like a blow to the gut. Some of my friends turned gray in a few days. Some left, hiding from mobilization. My social network page was blocked by the Prosecutor General's Office in June 2022 for my anti-war position. Sometimes I have a strong desire to protest again, but I understand that most likely I will end up in prison after this. Thank you for not showing hatred towards Russians.

[@Erkin7710]

yesss!

[@alpenspass]

that is so true i support the russian and ukrainan civilians i´m just imagining being russian and emigrating to the eu, and being hated for putin, while i hate him... this entire war is soo sad

[@ambriel6139]

@@alpenspass Thank you. In fact, right now I am in the process of obtaining a US fiancee visa. My fiance and I met online a month before the start of the war. Last June we met in Greece. We decided to meet there because it would be dangerous for my fiance to come to Russia because he served in Iraq. Now our documents have been sent to Warsaw (so far we have not received a response from there). I will need to go through a visa interview there. And the thing is that now Poland does not issue visas to Russians. That is, I will have to get a tourist Schengen of another country to get to Poland for this interview. And my trip to Poland will look something like this: My city - Moscow- Turkey- Greece-Poland. It's funny because my region borders Poland, and I used to be able to get to Poland by bus. I have written to the Consul of Poland asking him to inform me how I can get to Poland legally to pass my interview without violating any laws and regulations. But he simply answered that it was impossible to obtain a Polish visa. I have so many fears... I am afraid that I will not be allowed into the Schengen area, I am afraid that the fiance's petition will expire, I am afraid of... A lot of things. I'm not going to return to Russia in the coming years. If I return, I may be recognized as a foreign agent for my "connections with a foreign citizen from an unfriendly country." But most of all, I'm afraid that something might go wrong and I'll never see my fiance again. 😞

[@tetyanalevandovska580]

I only support Ukraine!GO UKRAINE as I am Ukrainian

[@alpenspass]

​@@ambriel6139 oh noo, that´s so sad! it is bad that you won´t get the visa for schengen. but where are you now? are you in russia?

[@ProtossHyrdalisk]

My baba (at 92) just passed away, but she thought the war was so sad. She would cry whenever she saw Russian people fighting Ukrainian people on the news, and she would also remind us all how lucky we were to not live in Russia anymore.

[@A-Clear_View]

sad i call my dad baba anyways sad for your loss hope your doing better and your family ect.

[@pavlovic61]

You have to say that against the Russians because the secret service would have you deported to Ukraine. They will soon do that no matter how bad you talk about Russia.

[@rebelliousfew]

Maybe if you knew why this conflict occurred, you’d understand. Even with the conflict occurring, I’m still happy I immigrated to Russia in 2016. So far, I don’t regret my decision.

[@JohnFreyholtz-ii8ju]

​@@rebelliousfew wow brave man mocking a person's love for their grandmother

[@MajICReiki]

​@rebelliousfew putin has plotted this war since before his 2007 State of the Union Speech that was freely available to read online with complete translations. Go on, why did it Need to Happen?

[@joannaa0904]

I’m Polish we’re trying everything we can to help Ukrainian friends. What you’ve discussed in this video reminds me of what my parents told me about communism times in Poland (before I was born). This war should never happen. It’s killing me to see Ukrainian people who lost everything. All because of one mad man. We stand with you Ukraine

[@agobie3758]

Also in fortnite every dollar that's spent goes to the Ukraine 🇺🇦relief fund the have raised 77 million dollars

[@klaudiaopalinska7499]

I'm also Polish and I couldn't agree more with your comment. It also reminds me a lot of PRL (communism). It's horrible what is happening, but we're doing everything we can to help.

[@nbov5sc]

How are you speaking English?

[@JoannaEve]

Agreed. Also I am polish and my name is Joanna to ☺️

[@joannaa0904]

@@nbov5sc pardon? What do you mean?

[@00kidney]

Thank you for this video Dr.Mike. Living in Europe the situation is pretty tense even in the countries that are not directly involved. We are receiving many refugees from Ukraine here and what they have seen goes beyond my wildest nightmares. I'm praying every day for this situation to deescalate but news don't seem really positive here.

[@bungeegum9286]

Depends on where in Europe. I live in Denmark, and we have received many refugees too, but the general public is not affected by the war here. (At least most people aren't).

[@AveRay_]

lol your channel is a literal meme

[@phily8093]

@@bungeegum9286 not yet. And let's hope not ever. But sadly we can't be complacent. I'm in England, but none of us are that far away from another war on our doorsteps.

[@bungeegum9286]

@@phily8093 I don't believe this will cause WW3, but you can never be sure!

[@sherrikraut3888]

Thanks dr. Mike, for speaking so honestly about what's going on in Russia and the Ukraine. My grandparents on both sides came to this country USA for Religious freedom.

[@polinah94233]

I left Russian when I was 18. Your parent's story is very similar to my parents. They couldn't leave Russian, but they've done everything in their power to get me out of there. They tell me every day, how happy they are that I'm raising my family overseas. Just like you, I have family in Ukraine. My hope is that I can go back to Kramatorsk, see my aunt again and help rebuild the beautiful town from my childhood. I am devastated by the actions of my country. War is never the answer!

[@gunnarMyTube]

The U.S wanted Ukraine in NATO so they could move closer to crushing Russia. But the U.S near its border was a red line to Russia. The U.S going into this in the first place was a vulnerability they exploited in how Russians and Ukranians in Ukraine could not coexist peacefully. Had they done so this would never had happened.

[@gunnarMyTube]

It began with that “Ukranian ethnical superiority” belief.. Remember 2014 onwards.

[@_Mel_Fan_]

As a half Ukrainian-half Czech myself i am glad you’re doing this,our family we have sent many things to Ukraine even a car.And i am happy that Ukraine has almost reached their goal♡

[@SlavicRoots_]

I am half Russian and half Ukrainian and even if they already well i hope have finished their goal it still hurts alot since so many inoccent people died because of this corrupt government ..

[@mrunstoppable6711]

Finish their goal of being destroyed by the Russian bear?

[@user-dl4hg4hm5j]

​@@SlavicRoots_government in Ukraine is more corruption...

[@user-dl4hg4hm5j]

Watch this video and understand what kind of government you support... Europe sponsor corruption in Ukraine and the killing of people in Donbass, which began in 2014... It is a big mistake to help them. I’m telling you as a resident of Donbass, whose city was destroyed by the Ukrainian armed forces

[@Nata-rp6pf]

@@mrunstoppable6711 probably the goal of Ukraine is to give Russia as many lands as possible🤔 afterall, they are brother nations.

[@Alejandro-ki8mr]

Seeing the man look in bins for food and asking why he was born brings tears to my eyes and so much pain to my heart. I know that footage is not current, but I’ve donated and volunteered many times in my life but it never feels like it’s enough. When I see this kind of suffering which I know is happening now, I somehow feel personally responsible for failing this person. I feel terrible that humanity has failed this one human being. Thank you Dr. Mike for sharing your thoughts and for sharing the charity you found.

[@RockeraMJJ]

You are a good human. Every bit counts, even if it's not enough.

[@mountainmemers7411]

Thnx dr Mike

[@HexaflexagonFan]

Plz dont be hard on yourself

[@sarahcoletti6946]

Right there with you. We're all in this crazy thing called life together.

[@beaub152]

I wonder how he is doing today

[@fallyntalyn]

Thank you for your story. People in the US don't often realize just how many people came here to flee war, poverty, or genocide. Your family was fleeing all three. I hope that your family in Ukraine is safe, and that this war ends soon. I gave what I could.

[@blipblop1112]

I am just being stupid

[@db_2408]

@@blipblop1112 Yes indeed you're. And so am I.

[@sockshistorychanel7715]

Your forgeting the us cometied its fair share of genocide

[@fallyntalyn]

@@sockshistorychanel7715 I didn't forget. I am acutely aware that this country is not, nor has it ever been a perfect place, hell, most of the time it's not even a good place. But regardless, a lot of refugees end up here, and a lot more come here looking for a new life. If you want to be pedantic about it, I was simply informing my fellow Americans that we don't realize just how many people are refugees here.

[@jamewrld3883]

@@sockshistorychanel7715 I'm glad you said it.

[@Parker-qs9to]

Hey man I'm Russian to and I am going through this to and I'm very proud of how you handled this

[@edvardpotapenko]

thank you so much for your help. I'm from Ukraine, Kyiv and I am very grateful for all the help from the US government and it's citizens. We will never forget that.

[@mrunstoppable6711]

The people of the Donbas are happy the Russian army came to their aid from the shelling by the Ukrainian government and the neo nazis.

[@dystopia3300]

I was deployed with a Ukrainian immigrant back in 2013 and he was telling me how close the Russian Ukrainian and Belarusian ties are and how he had family living in Ukraine and Russia (more so Russia and in Kursk and Tula specifically) and I reached out to him when the invasion started and he just got back to me 4 or 5 days ago saying he has lost his grandmother who was killed in a bombing of a hospital and he has lost a cousin who was confirmed killed fighting in the war. Knowing brusov and how strong he was mentally back then and knowing now he’s breaking mentally is disheartening and gut wrenching knowing he immigrated to a country for shelter and is fighting for the US while he hopes and prays his family makes it out alive.

[@TheKittyClink]

I knew a former Russian citizen in my cav unit. He had gone back to russia to take care of his mother. We deployed together and are good friends I always worry now

[@EmpressMermaid]

I don't know you or your friend's beliefs, but I hope you don't mind if I send up a prayer for your friend and his family. What a heartbreaking situation.

[@dystopia3300]

@@EmpressMermaid please pray for him because I know he needs the strength more than I do. Religious prayer is the same for almost all religions so regardless of your religion thank you for your prayers.

[@ironeagle4274]

This is why I absolutely hate the brutal, and genocidal Russian leader name Putin along with his crazy supporters/military forces.

[@kaiserofkush]

@@dystopia3300 Honestly I figure it's better to shoot out like a mass text sort of deal to all the gods you can think of. Can we get some more religions in the chat for prayers please

[@nastasija1023]

As an Ukrainian who frequently hears air raid sirens, I can say that what my country and people are going through right now is horrible. My friend hears explosions quite often and we try to remain contact. War is never the answer! thank you everyone!

[@august1717]

+ same

[@harryup6501]

Why your friend Heard it AND you didn't?

[@monstic_sky5574]

I don't know anything about Ukrainian or Russian culture at all as I am Hispanic and we're complete strangers on the internet but I am praying for you, your loved ones, and everyone else in Russia and Ukraine

[@burgundy.v]

@@harryup6501 different cities? Edit: some regions of Ukraine are not subjected to the severe bombardment yet, sporadic attacks only

[@seyywhatxo8899]

Wishing safety for your country from USA 🇺🇦🙏

[@Pug3421]

War is truly hell 😔

[@GOOSEMARS-fo1pu]

As a Russian I really understand mike and feel bad 😢

[@mayau-t1308]

Hey Dr.Mike, thanks a lot of this video. As a half-Russian and part-Ukrainian myself, I’ve been feeling stuck recently, and have seen both sides of this war. How the Ukrainian citizens are suffering and how the Russian citizens are suffering. It’s so refreshing to see someone who is actually with this background to have a serious talk about this issue. It seems that we can not fix this issue and can only hope for the best. However, I believe, like many others, we CAN stand up against this issue. Donating to the various funds, protesting, raising awareness, educating ourselves, there are so many ways. Everyday people CAN solve this, but only if we all unite and take action. We got this.

[@theprocat719]

no bitches??

[@Shape890]

russians suffering? is this a joke?

[@mayau-t1308]

@Sm1LeZ Did you fully understand the video? There are many parts where Dr. Mike talks about the people living in Russia. No, my comment is not a joke, nor this video. There ARE Russian CITIZENS suffering. When I say Russians suffering, I am not talking about the Russian government. Russian citizens are very much different from the Russian government and many of those citizens oppose the war. The Russian citizens who are very brave and protest against this war face harassment by the police and federal government, just because of they choose to use their freedom of speech. Also, there are parts of the video where it shows the conditions that Russian civilians have to live under this terrible government. For example, at the start when Dr. Mike shows his own childhood and background with Russia under the influence of their corrupt government. Please don’t disregard Russians who are in terrible situations and are suffering, just because they are Russian. Russian civilians are different from the Russian government. If you still don’t understand, I can go more in depth.

[@Shape890]

​@@mayau-t1308 Just like they opposed of two (2!) Chechnya invasions or Georgia or Dagestan or Moldova? Or maybe just like they opposed annexation of Crimea? Or creating proxy-states on eastern Ukraine? They've tolerated this government for 30 years. Their suffering is their choice. They can't oppose 10000 people vs 100 police. They are slaves and should live accordingly. Russian civilians are not different from the Russian government. They are the government. Like in any country

[@sofiiarubtsova7556]

@@mayau-t1308 omg poor Russians are suffering while Ukrainian cities are being bombed??? Unbelievable

[@Pictureblade]

The other day, my father went in to get our car checked out. When asked what nationality his last name was, he replied "Ukrainian." They had said the car probably wouldn't be checked out until days later, but it ended up being looked at and fixed the day of. I think stories like this, of people who can't help Ukrainians, but are still trying to make the lives of people whose families have died there are really cool, and it made a big impact on my family

[@elizabethbravo5648]

I doubt they did that just because of the last name.. :/ lol could have just been coincidence because it happens to me when they say the car is gonna last a whole day and it gets checked out earlier you know that right? Lol

[@--asher--]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Adcabrer]

Are he talking about russia or USA? there is corruption in every country as well as oligarchs. in usa people also live paycheck to pay check

[@GamesForNoobs]

Thought this was gonna be like Ukrainian hate but its instead the opposite!!

[@scp-049]

@@elizabethbravo5648 I think your underestimating peoples kindness.

[@savedbygrace150]

As a Ukrainian, Thank you! 🙏

[@downychick]

Thank you, Dr. Mike, for using your platform to help Ukraine!

[@annapan1978]

I’m living in the UK now because Im studying here but I’m Polish and my whole family is in Poland right now. And I’m terrified. Everyday I wonder what can possibly happen next. I’m incredibly proud of Polish people helping people escaping Ukraine and just as proud of Ukrainian people fighting ever day with this madness. Thank you for making this video!

[@franekwinogradzki6425]

Im Polish too and please ceep helping Ukrainę and your family

[@tellmethesongoftherain6534]

This is a dumb question but do you speak Polish?

[@TearsPlays]

If they are in Poland they are safe. Russia doing anything to Poland is legit a death sentence for Putin.

[@gosiao1307]

@@tellmethesongoftherain6534 Yes, Polish people speak Polish. Most of us also speak English

[@immortalsun]

I wish you and your family the best. I hope that Poland isn’t invaded by the Russian army. I hope this war ends soon, and I hope you and your family are able to stay safe.

[@Cinnosaurus]

I am an 11 year old Ukrainian girl, who escaped from Kyiv with my parents, grandparents and my cousin to the west of the Ukraine. Before I didn't think that you would say that, it is such a relief, I am really thankful.

[@brianorozco1074]

Stay safe

[@hamsterpouches]

Stay safe 🙏🏻

[@isabellewhyte3794]

STAY STRONG

[@drbruh3567]

Stay safe 🙏🏻, and I hope that Ukraine will win this war against Russia!

[@sasaoldbarn]

Hey Sofia! Is there any chance for you and your family come further West to Germany? If you want... I can understand if you don't want to leave your home country right now. Just offering my help if you need it :) Sabrina

[@olgarumspain]

❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️ I’m Russian too, and you’re absolutely right! NO WAR! There are Russians against the war! Stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@YSK_47]

There are Ukrainian people who support Russia, and people who are crooked support Ukraine of should I say US.

[@Ur_Local_Mats479]

My family is Ukrainian and I was born in the U.S. The war in Ukraine is very saddening. I thank you Doctor Mike for making this video.

[@ximar0ckstrx]

I lost contact with a friend in Russia now that they have blocked social media like FB and Instagram. I know she is protesting against this war and putting her very life at risk. People don't understand that there are innocent people also being hurt in Russia and them speaking out against this war puts their very existence in danger. I'm literally in tears typing this due to the fear I have for my friend. Your parents were truly brave. Thank you for sharing your truth with us 🙏🏽💛💙🇺🇦

[@user-xn6ek4ki7o]

Fb changed terms of service so it's made hate speech against Russian's legal

[@Jenny-ef1lo]

A lot of people have turned to VPNs to get in contact with the outside world. I hope your friend is alright.

[@faustus4443]

@@user-xn6ek4ki7o russia banned FB and instagram, not the hate speech

[@user-xn6ek4ki7o]

@@faustus4443 people on fb were promoting murder of Russian children

[@user-xn6ek4ki7o]

@@Jenny-ef1lo because of U.S sanctions

[@stanislava_mel]

I'm a Bulgarian. Living so close to Ukraine is very tense. We're doing everything to help people. We've been having a lot of Ukrainians come here as refugees and I've met people going to the same grocery store as me. You can definitely feel the worry and stress in them. Innocent people are being traumatized at the very least. Kids especially. We have failed as human beings. The stress and shock put onto the children will be irreversible. My heart goes out to all kids that have to endure this and I can't believe how strong and brave they are right now. I don't agree at all with war regardless of what the reason is. I've done my research. The reasons are many but my comment will be either too long or deleted. There are many Russians losing lives too because they've been ordered to fight. I highly doubt they even want to fight and kill people. There are families. Russian people marrying Ukrainians. I have Ukrainian friends and Russian friends. A Russian doctor got my father the ability to walk after being bed bound for years and didn't ask for anything in return. There are many thoughts in my head rn. But the biggest one is that innocent people should not fight because of the governments being in a conflict. It's 2022 and people should have learnt to diplomatically solve their problems.

[@mht4908]

A lot of Russians and Bulgarians I know don't stand for the war, one of my Ukranian acquaintances just landed in Romania to help the Ukranian refugees, and a few of my Russians friends are raising funds to donate to the Ukranian military. It's heartbreaking to see not only the Ukranians suffering, the fallen soldiers trying to defend their country, but also to most of the Russian citizens where they were probably forced into the war. I don't blame the Russian citizens, I blame the government. Hang on Ukraine 🇺🇦💙💛, Australia is with you

[@boop6169]

Thank you for welcoming them. I know that it is hard. And taking in refugees especially against such a high world power is scary bt the world is grateful

[@sierram3141]

It's a very difficult & confusing time. But at the end of the day we should not be blaming ordinary citizens. This is the fault of the Russian government & he who is not worth even me writing his garbage name out. When the rich start wars, it's the poor who suffer. Thank you for your kindness & compassion towards Ukrainian refugees, & the conscripts being forced into this war by a mad man. I agree with you 100%, in 2022 war should not exist. Especially one of this unjust magnitude.

[@justalittlepony8525]

Спасибо.

[@lindalee7408]

I am sure that the Ukraine people are thankfully

[@andreadavis9519]

This was simply breaks my heart. I know I’m late responding/seeing this video but thank you Doctor Mike for your heartfelt message

[@ginaraynard1036]

I was a volunteer in ukraine last summer. I cant tell you how much i appreciate this coming from you. Coming home from that devestation to hear people say they support Putin uneducated. Taking a stand in this is so hard. We need more of you. From the bottom of my heart thank you.

[@dilara9945]

I'm 15 now kurdish girl from Syria. My family and I immigrated to ireland as refugees because of war. Even though I was really young I still remember some things. It is truly sad and traumatizing. All my prayers to the people of Ukraine and every country in war may the souls of the deceased soldiers and civilians rest in peace.

[@helenahouser-jackson3151]

RIP to them 🙏🏽🕊🖤🕊

[@maddyhoolaway2493]

I’m Kurdish 2 but I was born here

[@maddyhoolaway2493]

In London btw

[@LeZigzag274]

Blessings to you and healing to you and your family for all you have been through.

[@theangrycheeto]

🙏

[@shapesnatch1341]

One of my best friends is Russian while another is Ukrainian. They always make jokes about the state between Russia and Ukraine. Ever since the invasion, they've been closer than ever. Russian friend knows 100% that this is all wrong and a terrible thing

[@Jakeroo767]

How are you three doing nowadays

[@hedgehogshill3522]

My best friend is russian and lives in russia. From time to time he tells me some of the news he is getting about the war. I see differents between what he tells me and what I know from the news in my country but I try to avoid most of the news so I can't even tell him what exactly is different :/ On top I don't speak russian, he doesn't speak german and we both have just little englisch knowledge (prbably my fault, I have starten to learn russian four years ago and I am really bad at continuing things)

[@katerinsh]

This is beautiful.

[@ilovetotri23]

You are a great force on KZbin! I love all your videos! Thanks for sharing about this issue. I wish you, and all your loved ones the best! I will keep watching and supporting!

[@ivan_didyk]

We all appreciate your support. You can't even imagine how important and nice for every Ukrainian to hear these words. Thank you!

[@ayvenhunt]

I was born in Moscow and adopted at the age of 2. In the last month I’ve had a couple of classmates in college yell at me and call me a communist. This really is a tragic time, and I’m so so glad Mike made a video on it. I was wondering if he was going to. Thank you Dr. Mike!

[@dropmelon]

It’s sad that a lot of people still can’t separate the government from the people. You’d think people would understand that after the whole COVID situation but apparently not. I guess there’s a reason the concept of discrimination exists in the first place.

[@FTZPLTC]

@@dropmelon It's weird considering that so much of the coverage has been so specific about Putin being the driving force, rather than Russia. Then again, if people think Russia is still communist, they haven't been paying much attention.

[@cre8ivoutlet]

I’m guessing you’re living in a America? 🙄 You’re at college and that level if ignorance.

[@juliathekitty125]

@@dropmelon hah, people are sometimes so dumb, that its unbearable. My fellow ukrainian friend in one game has russian flag. (Its changeable only with real money, so yes). And people start targeting him, saying f-words to his mother, land, himself. I try to say he is ukrainian in english, bc he dont know how to speak this language. But they dont believe it and naming us communists. I have estonian flag and they still think im russian f-er. Sad

[@73cidalia]

Classmates in college. Ignorant people in college. Disappointing.

[@dr.lukmanahemad7734]

Dear dr mike Hello from a future doctor …. I am from India but was studying medicine in ukraine from past 5 and half years …. I was in kharkiv during war.. i had almost 2-3months left to get my diploma 📜….almost a doctor …. But my past few years spent in ukraine was incredible… i miss kharkiv so much… people are really suffering and it hurts as i have seen war and people suffering from so close …. We used to hear bomb blasts launchers tanks moving near by … so much of psychological stress among people fearfull faces .. but UKRAINIAN’s are brave any how i escaped from kharkiv and ofcourse it was not easy …i was on metro station name “Zakhysnykiv ukrainy”… i have seen small kids, older peoples… and of course people are having some medical conditions too …. War hurts badly even i am not native Ukrainian but i have lived in kharkiv through my whole medicine course… i watch your videos and want to be doctor like you .. and was also waiting for this video regarding war Support ukraine 🇺🇦 слава україні

[@ophelian4646]

I have this feeling that you're going to be a good doctor. ❤️

[@dutchdrifter2145]

69 likes lol

[@nipundwivedi6649]

@@dutchdrifter2145 yeah what a good time to point that out

[@zoeyszooted8728]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️ I hope that your journey goes well and I can tell that you are going to be a great doctor. You are very brave and strong, thank you for all you fo

[@Rojeska]

Polish unis are accepting students from Ukrainian schools. I hope you can finish your education! Best of luck, slava Ukraini!

[@Miroslaw-rs8ip]

Dr. Mike, thank you very much for your video. I can relate to what your father went through as I visited Russia in the mid nineties and was shocked by what I saw. He did the right thing to come to America. I have Ukrainian parents and honestly I am devastated by what’s going on 😭, I have family and friends in Ukraine and I have been helping them out as much as I can. Thank you for producing this video 👍

[@Tomas_F.]

Thank you for this true video, Mike, and your help. We try to help as much as possible too. Greeting from Prague.

[@rachelrachel4922]

This is the second time that a video of yours has brought me to legitimate tears. I felt so much emotion from these 5 minutes of you pouring your heart out. My family are also USSR immigrants, also partly Ukrainian (my grandma) and their choice to come here was the biggest leap they had ever made, and the most dangerous. They took the scenic route (as my mum puts it) to come to Australia. So this situation, and your video, hit extremely close to home for me. Thank you for talking about this. 💛💙

[@Mama_Bear524]

I know I’m crying too. Glad your family isn’t there anymore. My heart breaks for these ppl and the immense respect I have for the Russians standing up against this is immeasurable.

[@RandomInternetStranger]

@@Mama_Bear524 agreed.

[@cbhorxo]

When was the 1st time?

[@kingpatil2882]

Anonymous675 when she finally got likes on KZbin by lying

[@sweetwetsugarmess]

@@kingpatil2882 troll

[@eliekholyavin8534]

Thanks for your support, Dr. Mike. Before the war, I was an ordinary medical student from Mariupol, a peaceful and bright Ukrainian city of about 500,000 people. During the conflict, more than 90% of the city was destroyed, thousands died. Those who survived lived in dungeons with a lack of food and water, without communication, light and heating in a terrible cold, when bombs, mines and rockets exploded nearby. Among them are many women (including pregnant women), children and the elderly. We escaped from this hell, where (many) dead bodies are just lying on the streets, and people are burying their loved ones in the yards. I hope other people can leave too. We don't know where our home is now or even who we are now, but we hope that someday we will be able to study, work and live in a better world without war. NO WAR!

[@hamsterpouches]

😔💙💛🙏🏻

[@Keepinitreal55]

The city was destroyed by ukranian Nazi forces who used civilians as a human shield therefore destroying the city and breaking laws of the war!

[@Hryhorchuk_tv_correspondent]

Бережіть себе! Ви виїхали з Маріуполя?

[@Vogelnest]

85% of the damage in Mariupol was done by the Ukrainian army and radical nationalsocialist forces like Azov. They shoot citizens, they don't care at all. They treat people like cattle. It is about time for cleaning up this US-funded extremism there in Ukraine.

[@JoanKSX]

Oh my

[@TochikBacha1337]

Hello I`m Russian and i wanted to say that this is hell all of my family members are hypnotized by propaganda on the tv I`m actually not but i need to pretend because if not they are gonna be mad at me. Oh and also i was born in Kazan and still live there

[@michaelcoloradogambler1171]

Dr. Mike, I cannot even begin to fathom how difficult it must have been to make this video. To see someone who fled the country of his birth yet still feel a tie to it, then subsequently watch it destroy both itself and its citizens and neighbors in an unexplainable, unfathomable war -- I cannot begin to comprehend the immense sadness and dismay you are feeling. You have my support as a fellow human being, and I join you in praying for a swift resolution to this war that minimizes further suffering for all involved. I also pray for peace of mind for you and your entire family.

[@thebirthofcorruption]

I was really glad to be able to hear your opinion on this. Nobody of Russian heritage should have to get hate or blame from this.Thanks a lot Mike!❤🙏

[@fex144]

no? why not? Japanese heritage got hate and blame after pearl harbor. Arab heritage worldwide got hate and blame after 9/11. French fries became freedom fries ffs. It seems that all that a country like america does is give hate and blame. And russians ARE to blame. They didn't stop pouty putin. Russians did do this.

[@snwblwXX]

@@fex144 We don't need to repeat our mistakes from the past. And no, russian people are not to blame. With so much propaganda you can't expect them to know the full story like we westerners do.

[@Gurkenpower]

It's Putin's war... @fex144 Kind of whataboutism, isn't it? Shouldn't we stop hating in general instead of building, even more loathe to compensate it? Are all Germans to blame for WWII? Judge the personality, nothing else. Why care about such stupid things instead of just getting to know each other? But I wouldn't notice anyway. I don't ask what nationality a person has.

[@spellbinder6818]

@@snwblwXX Are you really convinced you know the whole story?

[@fex144]

@@Gurkenpower There is wish-world and there is reality. Here in reality we M U S T hold a grudge. Otherwise someone just continue to slap you in the face without any repercussions. I think that your live-and-let-live attitude is a privilege you afford yourself because your life is sheltered. I wonder if you'll shed that affectation once grenades fly by your front door.

[@katiewennerberg210]

Thank you for making this. I feel like it’s so easy for people to forget that a lot of Russians are suffering too. Truly I think the majority of the world empathize with Ukraine and wants this horrible war to be over

[@Adcabrer]

Are he talking about russia or USA? there is corruption in every country as well as oligarchs. in usa people also live paycheck to pay check

[@aliioana8586]

@@Adcabrer did you watch the video? He’s talking about Russia.

[@olgaszeligowska2122]

Russians are suffering too? like, they can’t buy more then 20 lbs of sugar? you know there are children being killed in Ukraine? but, yeah, let’s all sympathize with Russians

[@KyloZach]

God bless those who suffered the hardships of the war, And you too Doctor Mike. We'll get through this. You have my highest respect and i love your videos.

[@YourChildishComedien_1]

That homeless Man Crying melted me SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS AND THE UKRAINIANS

[@GeometryDashNerd123]

Finally a Ukrainian supporter

[@solidsn2011]

I have already hosted a mother with her 7 year old son in my house in Italy. I live close to the airport and when I picked up these poor souls and brought them to my house I was shocked to see the little kid running from fear when an airplane flew by! We have really failed as human species causing so much pain to little kids. I really hope things change soon and we don’t see nuclear weapons. Someone must stop Putin before it’s too late…

[@KxNOxUTA]

Thank you for your support. Please by all means keep a very tight hold onto your own self-care, too!! We're responsible in taking self-care so we cand continue to give care!

[@Hikari96Heart]

I'm italian too and I thank you so much for what you are doing for this family🙏

[@barbaravyse660]

Bless you for welcoming them into your home.

[@memandi2]

Omg, this is heartbreaking beyond words. Thank you for sharing this, we need to raise as much awareness as possible. And thank you for helping them!

[@nevaf.s.5358]

The fear of the sound of aircrafts....I can tell you about that. I was 8 years old when the war in ex Yugoslavia started, and though my country (Slovenija) had experienced only 10 days of that cruel war...I still to this day get very discomfortable hearing the sound of military aircrafts. And I am almost 40 now. (I also live near an airport) Not to tell you the sound of alarm sirenes, makes my heart drop every time. This kind of fear/trauma doesn't go away so easily. Saluti dalla vostra vicina di frontiera e grazie per quello che fa per la gente che ne ha piu' bisogno. Lei e una grande persona.

[@K3chocolate]

It's so heartbreaking.. Thank you for this video!! I was born in Kyiv and moved to the States with my mom when I was 12. I also have family back in Ukraine and I just want this war to end 🥺

[@2006hondman]

Hope ur family makes it. My best hope is gived to ur family🙏😭😭

[@luvforalvaeri]

I love when our ukranian people just saying that they want only the end of this war, but russian people just cant say it, because of Putin.

[@chai1694]

@@luvforalvaeri who dafuq told you that😂

[@-sapphireblue-5992]

I just saw this video. My family is 100% Ukrainian. I did not live in Ukraine ever in my life, (because my family left before I was born) but now, hearing the news, it’s devastating. I can’t believe what it would be like to live in constant fear of your house being bombed. People don’t know how good they have it in America, while the other countries can be at war, terrible conditions and bad education, a food crisis, and so much more.

[@lesbianstea5243]

I hope you and your family stay safe

[@Pengvin1217]

I am a Jewish Ukrainian who's lived in US for 30 years. My parents brought me here probably around the same time as Dr. Mike's family came to US. I sooo understand how he feels! I totally support his opinion and his message!

[@CherryCookie111]

I`m from Ukraine, thank you, Doctor Mike for supporting my country. I`m sure, there will be peace soon!

[@kaissertsarist]

Peace, but not Ukraine

[@itsve8632]

Peace only comes, when Ukraine Accpets Donesk as Russian land.

[@wiltingghost]

I'm Russian myself, and am very heartbroken by this whole situation. I've cried so much. I wish this war would end already.

[@endyinika4323]

Same(((

[@user-qr6nz1ju9e]

Любим лицемерить?

[@wiltingghost]

@@user-qr6nz1ju9e Извините. Чё вы имеете на уме?

[@7DaysChanel_VandenReich]

@@wiltingghost Не обращайте внимания на бота, он только что зарегистрировал аккаунт. Свободу Украине, России и Беларуси

[@wiltingghost]

@@7DaysChanel_VandenReich Да, свободу Украине, России и Беларуси

[@fidelianerina]

That man in Moscow asking why he was born broke my heart. I always hate seeing anyone in situations where they have nothing and hate life and question why they are there. Nobody should have to go through that, nobody should have to ask why they were born. We all have a purpose.

[@goldenhime8404]

It was in 1993,hard times in Russia. It was really scary because state as a whole was not functioning right (like it was increase of criminal activity and you couldn't do business with safety for it and etc.). The market economy was just gaining momentum (its laws were introduced very abruptly) and many people simply could not get the money they deserved for their profession, and instead of their work, they began to trade in some kind of goods.

[@wh4tth3h3ll]

yeah right as if in another country you can't see some homeless people.

[@madisonwillis9591]

@@wh4tth3h3ll some homeless, sure. That was life for the majority.

[@brothersandsistersofvalhalla]

It's not exclusive to Russia. 50,000 people die each year in America because they can't get access to healthcare. Oligarchies need to be torn down in every country.

[@ariusae]

Anyone have this video?

[@WildLuff]

I’m glad this video was suggested to me. You’re such a nice soul. I hope people realize all you said and end this

[@Tipichny_Zadrot]

Ужас, что сейчас происходит, почему-то в нашей стране люди верят тому, что говорят по телевизору и не так уж мало людей поддерживает всё это. Надеюсь, это закончится мирно как можно скорее

[@KalSto]

Прив, достаточно легко объяснить, почему многие верят всему, что идет по ТВ, это так называемые излишки СССР, т.е. в союзе тв являлось достаточно честным источником инфы, а так как большая часть России воспитана поколением СССР... То... Ну ясно крч...

[@unknownname3881]

удивительно большая поддержка и среди не смотрящего телевизор, молодого и прогрессивного населения, всю жизнь смотрящих западную пропаганду в интернете, объясните?

[@user-ru3zh8dh8n]

А все просто до СВО я смотрел ФБК, Дождь, Каца, Пора валить, Пивоварова и так далее и слышал только одни играющие на эмоциях вещи про бедность, про бабушек без газа, про эти подставы коррупциями, ограничение свобод, про скорый крах империи уже завтра и это завтра все никак не наступит. Как начались санкции и уход брендов и сервисов, игровых студий люди в России не стали воспринимать это как наказание за то что они "якобы" допустили военные действия, а восприняли как давление и ограничение их свобод. И по факту не РФ блокирует им покупки подписок приложений, сериалов и возможность купить игру или прочий ушедший товар (то что дает комфорт), а страны что ввели санкции в надежде на протесты внутри страны. Но люди не такие тупые, чтобы начать без разбора срываться на всех вокруг, они начали больше думать и больше критически анализировать информацию. Все говорят про ТВ (заезженная тема, уже что нить новенькое придумайте) ,что ему верят и там вранье, а вы не верите тому что подсовывает вам KZbin? Стоит только где-то наткнуться на ДТП или конфликт, потом начинают рекомендоваться видео про Адвокатов, Межевателей, Произвол ментов и дпс (поставили на место мусоров!) и так по нарастающей пока вы не сидите в итоге и смотрите ФБК, Дождь, Каца и прочих ребят что будут вас держать в эмоциональном напряжении. К чему я это? Идите погуляйте, сделайте себе информационную блокаду на недельку минимум, навестите родных и близких, займитесь хобби. И пожалуйста не надо строить из себя лицемеров, люди хоть и социальные существа но и эгоисты подумайте о себе любимом. Да бываю сердобольные люди но по факту их мало. Хотите чтобы война кончилась идите и остановите, а не нойте в интернетиках. Поймите, мои свободы и комфорт ограничило мне не правительство РФ, у меня есть квартира, машина, запчасти есть, интернет хороший стабильный есть, продукты в магазине все так же есть, медицина работает, с телефона любые переводы по стране, записаться к врачу и подача документов. И самое забавное, что люди в РФ сплотились и помогают фронту, даже города становятся одним гражданским заводом чтобы додать бойцам специфические вещи для удобства в бою или быту. И да, все что базово нужно бойцу дадут МО, но если к этому добавить, то что делают тыловые энтузиасты, то это способствует скорому завершению конфликта, как вы и хотите=) Кто дочитал: Мирного неба тебе над головой, береги себя и своих родных!

[@Tipichny_Zadrot]

@@unknownname3881, что для вас западная пропаганда? Ни разу такой не видел... А то, что молодые ребята это поддерживает показывает, что в школе не учат критическому мышлению

[@Tipichny_Zadrot]

@@user-ru3zh8dh8n ага, прям так сплотились, каждые месяц оскверняется могилы "героев" СВО и военкоматы. По вашему мнению экипировка это не является необходимой вещью для солдат?) Россия в любой день может мирно окончить конфликт, вернув мужей, сыновей, отцов домой

[@Hryhorchuk_tv_correspondent]

Thank you for speaking out so much! I am Ukrainian journalist and I’m still in Kyiv, which is the capital of Ukraine. And it is so scary to admit, but we are used to every day bombing and emergency sirens. Ukrainians fight so hard, sometimes people go with no armor against tanks and bullets, and our medics are really exhausted. And for us means so much, when people, especially who have many followers, are not silent ❤️

[@FengShuiHomewithMilou]

Please stay safe out there! Thinking about all the Ukrainian people!🙏

[@elim3960]

You folks are brave and remember that we're all on your side

[@mariabezymyannaya4219]

Please stay safe 🙏

[@nersharific813]

Please stay safe! Though it’s probably not possible. Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[@avadavis1691]

stay safe!!!

[@anastasiarugel1396]

Dr. Mike, tonight you saved a life. I was at a Ukraine fundraiser and a gentleman collapsed. Using the information I learned from you and your channel, I was able to do 17 rounds of chest compressions in tandem with another attendee. When the ambulance arrived they were able to get his heart restarted. I don’t know if he’s going to make it. But I know that at least when he was put in the ambulance he had a very good chance. I just want to take this moment to say thank you. Without your constant pushing of chest compressions chest compressions chest compressions this man may not have survived Edit 16hr a later: He is still alive and doing well in the icu! Edit2 30hrs later: he regained consciousness!!! Still in the icu but awake and aware. Edit3 3 weeks later: He underwent successful surgery. He is now home and recovering well! Full recovery expected

[@Kelly_Ben]

I worked as a 911 dispatcher for 10 years, coaching people through CPR. If it worked, it was only when the people did it correctly. The fact he was revived after 17 minutes, and woke up with some mental acuity, is proof you and the other person did it very very well. High five to you for saving a life!

[@dennisbohman3848]

@@Kelly_Ben Every way is the correct way, to do nothing is the wrong way. It does not matter if its not 100% correct, to even try will be better than not to.

[@WigganNuG]

@@dennisbohman3848 in spirit, I agree with you. In practice, there is absolutely a wrong way to do chest compressions, and its by doing them without enough force and pressure; you should not be afraid to crack a rib, thats how hard they need to be. Otherwise, weak compressions are likely to do almost nothing. Again, in spirit, the *idea* of at least trying is good, so I would never blame someone if they did them incorrectly and didn't turn out well. We should learn to do them correctly.

[@dottis5697]

Immense respect to all in the war and everyone doing ANYTHING to help the Ukrainians.

[@jaizereal]

​@@Megan_Bozo Same 🎉

[@rebelliousfew]

And all the help will be futile.

[@antonkvit7722]

Millions of people left Russia in the 90's, the overwhelming majority of them were economic emigrants, not refugees. Just living in Russia in the 90's did not garner a refugee status - how did your family obtain one?

[@WibblyWobbly]

Argeed, not the best choice of words.

[@pinkyhoney2336]

I'm a proud Ukrainian from Kiev, forced to run from my homeland, forced to lose my job at a dental clinic, forced to leave my parents under constant rocket attacks. My heart is broken and I cry every time I open news, every time I walk peaceful streets of foreign country and think about what's going on in the Kiev at the same moment. Many thanks for everyone, who supports us. Many thanks for every coin, every voice. Every night has it's sunset. Glory to Ukraine!

[@dianestafford6968]

Lifting you and your family up in my prayers. I also pray that this war that was forced on the peaceful people of the Ukraine 🇺🇦 ends soon

[@MillieLikesPawPatrolGummies]

I support this so much, because I am in your shoes. Exept that I am from Lublin, Poland where at my grandparents house, 15 people are there- when there are normaly 2. My grandparents take care of them, feed them, and do whatever they can. I feel so happy that people like my grandparents are a thing. As you said, GLORY TO UKRAINE!!!

[@Secretzstolen]

@@MillieLikesPawPatrolGummies thank you so much for what they are doing, bless them for their kindness and generosity, bless 🙏🇺🇦💙💛💪🙌

[@denabeana1233]

I’ve literally seen a video of a Ukrainian filming Russian soldiers being murdered and laughing at them call their now dead bodies dogs. People show their real colors in a time of war.

[@Secretzstolen]

@@denabeana1233 that was Russians trying to pass themselves off as Ukrainian to mess with everyone's head, that's their MO

[@gabriellunoch6346]

My sister works at our embassy in Russia. I just want her to come home but she can’t. My prayers and good wishes go out to all Ukrainians. Also to the people in Russia who do not want this war. Thanks for sharing doc.

[@dianestafford6968]

Lifting your Sister and all the others up in my prayers

[@gabriellunoch6346]

@@dianestafford6968 thank you, you’re very kind.

[@dianestafford6968]

@@gabriellunoch6346 You are very welcome. Please keep me posted on your Sister. My mom has always said you can chose to be bitter or better. My family and I choose better.

[@gracievlogz2163]

I’m praying for her and you

[@dianestafford6968]

@@JohnSmith-px5nf really you ask that of a brother who is worried about his sister

[@SolomiyaLeliv]

This makes me so happy that you're bringing this up

[@yevgenymelnik7370]

You're lucky for getting out at early age. Many Russians like myself did it after the war started, and it's difficult. Also hard to be a Russian now, so much shame for the country. Respects for sharing man!

[@traverse_danikuuu]

I couldn't imagine the scenario of running into let's say your father, who's on the enemy team and you are forced to kill each other. Most likely that father would give up their life for you but that would just be heartbreaking. They are killing their own brothers and sisters, this is cruel

[@rubyisthebest]

Nobody should have to kill their own siblings, children or parents and I hate that it's happening. 🇺🇦

[@xxrealiceywolfxx5574]

@@rubyisthebest yes

[@teemo7714]

Theyre not gonna be forced to kill each other lol. The russian military is not that strict. It physically cannot be in its current condition.

[@kaw628]

@@teemo7714 When this scenario comes into play 9 times out of 10 one of them will be dead before they ever realize who it was, so it's not like they got an order to specifically kill their family member, but an order to attack the area where said family member happens to have been, only realizing what happened when confirming kills etc.

[@arnavharsh7592]

@@kaw628 ok but how often will this situation arise

[@Welpie557]

Hearing that man crying about why he was even born and finds his food in a bin reduced me to tears immediately 😭

[@carolinelewis1538]

I feal the same

[@RUBBERDUCKSSSSS]

Hope he’s doing ok

[@brake_4_cake]

@@RUBBERDUCKSSSSS 30 years ago, he'll be an old man now if he's still with us

[@RUBBERDUCKSSSSS]

@@brake_4_cake jeez, hope he’s ok.

[@catabaghramyan6511]

Hmm I don’t feel anything sadly because I see so many homeless everyday in Los Angeles giving small businesses problems pooping on the streets. And breaking in and giving hard working Americans problems.. but in Russia and in Eastern Europe you rarely see homeless.. I mean I don’t know what people are talking about when they talk about how bad it is.. they have free medical care and a better quality of life than the typical American. I always was fooled to believe we had it good in America. Complete propaganda

[@digital_ninja]

I'm from Russia and became refugee after war started as you. Thanks for this video. I hope Ukraine will win the war.

[@Ola-1114]

You must be kidding right. Glad you left Russia, if you wish to destroy Russia and the West want to.

[@Lana-gj3it]

Мододец❤ рассказывай миру пропаду что происходит в России мы нормальные люди в заложниках террористов Кремля

[@Rod732]

Why are y a refugee tho?

[@DaRyteJuan]

Thanks for putting out this statement, Dr. Mike. In and of itself, this takes courage too. ♥️

[@sarahnicole45]

As an adoptee from Russia with my family being Jewish (my adoptive family), thank you for your perspective and your parents' perspective. I hope your father's PTSD isn't too bad with seeing this.

[@OLALA2302]

I am from Ukraine and thank you for your support. I understand you must be getting tired of hearing and watching the news about Ukraine. We are extremely tired, too. Please, don`t forget about us, we fight for our lives every day and we really need you not to forget about this cruel war

[@animalsmeow383]

Are u living there right now? If you are hope ur safe

[@OLALA2302]

@@animalsmeow383 yes, I am in Zaporizhzhya region, it's Ukraine , but still 30 km from the occupied territory. We will never give up!

[@catherine7818]

I'm from Ukraine as well (Kherson), and I agree. We're so tired been shelling, been violated by russia... But we need worlds support for this to end as fast as it can

[@RARERRRYYY]

@@OLALA2302 ❤❤❤❤ Support u

[@eleanorallen7846]

Stay safe

[@user-gb1me1ep5m]

Thank you for expressing your opinion. Thank you for your support not only in words, but also in deed)

[@Way2Chezzy]

I will always support Ukraine from the U.S. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@FunLifeOfMatthew]

I am Ukrainian. And the pain that I feel every minute does not compare to the horror people in Ukraine are living right now

[@Grace-vh8ps]

Russian nation will answer for all their crimes against peaceful country!

[@kingsly2275]

Not to come of as insensitive butRegardless of that fact it does not invalidate your pain seek medical help if you haven’t already

[@miskoblox]

Не можу собі уявити, що переживають наші захисники Слава Україні

[@redpandastudios37]

@@joshe1569 happy Easter to you too but that has nothing to do with this. Please go onto another video to say this as it is probably really disrespectful as this is very important and painful to a lot

[@marquesfenty]

same.

[@ferolsellon7749]

"For completely changing my life" As a parent to a 7 yr old, I'm crying.

[@MillieLikesPawPatrolGummies]

Mhm

[@CJ-hq6zz]

GLORY TO UKRAINE.🙏 Much love to all my Ukrainian people from a friendly country Uzbekistan. 🇺🇿❤🇺🇦 We fully support you.

[@almostanonymous8768]

Yep, go do what the mainstream media tells you and let your own people die... land of the free hail!

[@lilianah3505]

Thank you for your help and support! It means a lot! We are very grateful to everyone who helps Ukrainians!

[@yolomanrandom]

I've seen vids of russian soldiers surrendering in ukraine after being offered refuge. There was one vid ive seen where Ukrainians called the soldier's parents just to tell them that they are ok. Even now Ukrainians are forgiving the Russian soldiers because they know they don't want to fight. Also the president of Ukraine is a badass and deserves more praise. He stayed in Ukraine knowing he could die just so he can fight for everyone. No other president will every compare to him.

[@Gurkenpower]

An actor's the best president - Who would've thought that? And you're right. There's no one to compare. He's as heroic as each Ukrainian! I live in Switzerland, and I don't know if it's a "big deal" in the US, but in Switzerland, it's unbelievable that we gave up neutrality. That's something I'd have never expected. But I'm so proud of our politicians to do so (Never thought I'd say that) and I know that must have been a tough decision. I pray for the war to end, and Putin to fall...

[@ZackScroggins]

@@Gurkenpower those of us American’s that have studied history and actually understand it are very aware of what a big deal it is that Switzerland ended their neutrality.

[@reese5569]

America know it’s important🇨🇭

[@Mangeen]

@@Gurkenpower I think it makes sense that he'd show himself to be such a decent guy. I think many comedians are down to earth people who see the flaws in the world, and then point them out by mocking them. He's not only done that, but now he's getting the opportunity to help stop those problems.

[@Alma3924]

No this man is the reason we have war, putin wanted negociation first and zelensky refused. He never was on the battlefield, these are just old videos.

[@Loowee__]

I’m glad you’re doing this video mike, love to hear your opinions as always.

[@switchniteyt]

Watch the video and stop commenting as soon as possible, actually watch the video and SEE WHAT HE SAYS

[@zocarba4075]

@can you feel the phase coming back? I mean it kinda is... it's 2 sides of a war, 1 being very obviously wrong

[@DeimantecxxR]

@@switchniteyt what has he said that’s not good? Lmao

[@felixisadorable]

@@switchniteyt you don't know if they watched the entire video or not so shut up

[@Fr0z3n_Fr0st18]

Agree

[@Mss9rabbit9]

Thank you for using your platform for supporting us! Big thank you!

[@iandingle3640]

One of my closest friends was born in the Ukraine! I had the pleasure of visiting his country with him several times before the war! My heart now bleeds for the destruction of human live and property. I have done much as possible in donation but now have moved to the next step of opening my properties to refugees of Ukraine! Highly support the iniative your taking!

[@sergeantawesome8959]

Man I have undying respect for you. That man crying about having to pick food from the bins broke my heart. This is what happens and no one ever cares until it’s cool or trendy to care. Your parents are heroes, everybody in Ukraine are heroes, and I pray that pain and war across the world ends and humans live in harmony with one another.

[@keepernod2888]

Unfortunately you can find homeless pick food from the bins even in rich countries.

[@paulblart5337]

Imagine a family with an infant having to move to a whole other country there home destroyed everything they ever had gone not knowing what to do next just to get an unempithetic kid saying they are not hero’s smh

[@keepernod2888]

@@paulblart5337 That's refugees, our view of heroism has been slowly watered down.

[@sergeantawesome8959]

@@keepernod2888 just the sad reality of life as people get cut adrift and thrown away. It’s a vicious cycle that can’t be broken

[@sergeantawesome8959]

@Ibrahim Jama I meant the everyday Ukrainian. The everyday Ukrainians who are waking up to their country being attacked ruthlessly, their country being ripped apart, their homes being destroyed. The ones who don’t give up and get up and fight, looking out for one another. The everyday citizen.

[@nikmathew9571]

I am Russian and i absolutely against this Putin's war, its's horrible. I wish Ukraine and Ukranian people good and peace. No to war!

[@makisekurisu4674]

Do you live in Russia! Are they winning!

[@flamevix]

We need more ways to let the Russian people know about this war! Many of them don't even know it's happening!

[@AkBYjH5NHuforprivacy]

@Snolo They have been stopped now, they are now gaining only like 50 acres of land per day.And Russia loses tanks everyday from farmers and the farmers give them to Ukraine armed forces

[@bendover7841]

@@makisekurisu4674 Of course they're winning. It's Russia.

[@AkBYjH5NHuforprivacy]

@@bendover7841 Yeah but it is a pyhrric victory for them.

[@jeffhutjens]

Thank you Dr Mike. I respect your views. It IS true that there is still much antisemitism in Ukraine, and there WAS much complicity with the Nazis during WWII. My country, Canada, is now in scandal for having knowingly accepted Ukrainian war criminals to immigrate here.

[@LyzaLak-fj1zd]

I am crying i am so grateful 🙏 for my dad an mom left Ukraine but I have some family members that are in Ukraine and ty for people how help Ukraine

[@YuliaKovalenko]

Thank you. I'm half Russian half Ukrainian, it's a tragedy for a lot of families. And the fact that you understand why Russian people are doing "so little" in the eyes of the world, don't hold massive protests etc., it's so important that you explain why, thank you for this too.

[@dodixaverius9176]

It took enormous effort to basically overthrow that system. In Indonesia, we manage to overthrow similar regime with concerted effort from everyone from all sides of political views. Having people protesting were not nearly enough to do so or otherwise the war should be over weeks ago.

[@dvushka]

@Anna lol, what am I wrong about, please give me proof that I am wrong.. And, yes, it's the highest it's ever been in 20 years.

[@olgaszeligowska2122]

@@dvushka what proof do you need? do you need me to send you russian soldiers talking about looting and raping and killing? do you need me to send you proof that russian soldiers bombed maternity hospital in Mariupol? (and, no, that one girl was a blogger and ALSO was a pregnant and scared woman) do you need to see children that lost arms and legs? do you need to see videos of russian soldiers shooting to civilians with white flags? tell me, I’ll send you proofs.

[@tanyaklima7523]

@@dvushka you are lying 🤥. Independent Ukraine has always been a peaceful country that now has to defend. And russia is actually bombing cities, killing civilians, raping women and underage children. I address to all people, don’t trust russian propaganda

[@dvushka]

@Anna I do not hate anyone. This is the truth.

[@LadyNikitaShark]

My own parents were born in opposite sides of a war. It's the people that suffer, not the ones in power. My heart goes out for both Ukrainians and Russians.

[@chemblumscrum5612]

Your heart goes out to the people that overwhelmingly support the raping and killing of Ukrainians, including women and children?? Bombings of kindergartens, burning of horse stalls, missile attacks on maternity hospitals?? You’re a terrible person

[@frofro7134]

only ukraines childrrn and elders die....

[@cold_potato321]

@@frofro7134 What about the russian soldiers being forced to leave their family, and kill innocent people, just because they are forced or brainwashed into it. Both ukrainians and russians suffer, exept putin. Its Putins fault, and his only.

[@mayab.1633]

@@frofro7134 that’s not at all true, it’s a war everyone is in pain and it’s the innocent people who suffer on both sides

[@mayab.1633]

Yes 🙏🙏

[@kingshukjana7070]

Glad that you spoke about this and the world may hear your voice, Thanks.

[@LifestyleOverSixty]

Just seeing this now. Fabulous. I'm half Russian and half Polish and my family escaped as well. Thank you to our families for getting us out. And the war goes on a year later. It's not good. I have been to Russia as a teen. Very poor people in general surrounded by the riches in the museums, etc...

[@SouthernCannibal]

You're such a legend for making this video. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@ACheateryearsago]

okay

[@DaFartMaker]

Why you eating humans

[@raheel2245]

What about in middle east. 2 million civilians are killed and US has not been sanction yet. Israel has killed 87495 civilians and occupied palestine for 80 years. Broke the 2 states agreement law. How come US is putting sanctions when they lied of wmd possesion in Irqa and already proven so 1.2 Fucki'n million died. When will US get sanction then?

[@goldeneye4457]

HEY DOES ANYBODY KNOW THE BACKGROUND MUSIC USE AROUND THE 1:55 please somebody 🙏🙏

[@williamgray9692]

He is a sleeper agent

[@user-vr3gr9ex1l]

As a Ukrainian, I want to thank you for stating your position and supporting Ukraine in this war!🇺🇦 It physically hurts when public people stay silent and turn away from the genocide of Ukrainian people.

[@Guidus125]

i think public people stay silent mainly to avoid that the conflict becomes WWIII. yet at the same time, the invasion of Ukraine feels seems pretty similar to the 1939 invasion of Poland :(

[@Crazyluckyb0yYT]

Thank you for understanding what it's like in the country i'm in, that i never left, and will never forget

[@rnmatsuda]

When I saw the man crying at 1:00 mark, I felt my heart clutch and break for him. The war in Ukraine is heart breaking. It needs to end but not by Ukraine giving up its territories.

[@jamesgtmoore]

And if the only alternative to Ukraine giving up its territories is nuclear war then you are happy with nuclear war?

[@cherryblxssom9054]

I'm just happy to hear that there are Russians brave enough, to stand against the Russian government and protest over this atrocious war.

[@arctic2921]

Brave? He lives in New York...

[@trenthansen3950]

@@arctic2921 (they means the Russians in Russia) :)

[@ryan-ge1os]

@@arctic2921 he means the russian protesters that were being surpressed by the russian police at 2:58

[@israelcorona1905]

Yeah, not like the US people that doesn´t stand against to the crimes that your government do to the 80% of the world

[@ilkemagic7721]

still its USA's doing, youre blind if you cant see. And Zelensky aint no hero, not even the slightest infact he's the one who threw his people into fire in sake of States. So instead blaming ONLY Russia, blame both USA and Ukranian government for that disgusting thing

[@skylerwhite9869]

This situation is.. heartbreaking. There were children, that could be tomorrow's pioneers, but died today. There's just so much wrong in this conflict, I can't comprehend it. Love from India.

[@katerynazakaliuzhna3707]

It's not a conflict ,it's a war

[@immortalsun]

Russia is bombing children’s hospitals and maternity clinics. They’re bombing schools. When I picture evil in my head, I picture Putin. I picture his dictatorship. This is a tragic situation and a horrible war that we can only hope ends soon. At the very least, the Russian army has proven themselves to be incompetent. If they were good at what they do, this would’ve been so much worse. All in all, it’s still horrible, and my heart goes out to those suffering in Ukraine; those losing their families and those losing their lives.

[@jeffpen4622]

yea same as those middle east wars. heart heartbreaking

[@Mag_ic]

@@immortalsun Has the Russian army proved itself incapacitated? You don't know what's going on at the front, because you're out there somewhere, far away. Do you know the motives of the Russian army? Protection of civilians of Donbass, who were bombed by Ukrainians for eight long years. You are fools who believe your propaganda, believing in the sanctity of your actions and the actions of the Ukrainian people. Do you know what Ukrainian soldiers do with Russian prisoners? Recently, one of our people was crucified on the cross and burned, others are covered with the backs of civilians. And are you ready to protect these bastards? You will say, "well, Russia is bombing civilian objects," but is it okay that soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are sitting in these objects? No? Have you ever thought about it? A Russian soldier will never kill a child or an ordinary person, an old man, a woman and others. And you are just hypocrites who say something on the Internet without knowing the truth. Russophobes.

[@hameedmohmand491]

And you’re kind die you get upset we’ve been through this 75 years ago until today we are going through it everybody lives matter not only White with blue eyes 👀 look for it pls

[@jamessmithson-br7rm]

How am I only just finding this video!? KZbin! What are you doing not showing me this before now. Couldn’t agree more with Dr Mike.

[@Kasagaery]

I respect that you talked about this war, that you raised this topic. I will be honest, as a Ukrainian, I don't believe these bridges can mended after stories & photos from Bucha that I've seen, after hearing of all war crimes. This is a true genocide of ukrainians, completely unprovoked, and I'm scared & heartbroken. My family is in the city that is bombed, my mother works in the hospital, father joined the army, grandma volunteers. And I'm praying for what I am that they never live through what people in Kyiv region did. Please remember Bucha, remember Irpin, Mariupol, please don't let European politicians glaze over the real genocide that is happening. 💔

[@1969fata]

Peace as soon as possible for your people.

[@christina113704]

@@seamus2625?

[@Kasagaery]

@@seamus2625 If you justify tortures & executions of unarmed civilians, destructions of our homes, raped women & children (yes, children!!), thousands killed - I can only wish you to follow the path of the Russian warship. Russia is a terrorist state & no matter what reason for this war you come up with, the whole world won't believe it. You disgust my guts.

[@krasn0glaz]

thank you m8

[@kristenlogan2594]

Thoughts and payers to you and yours. I cannot even imagine