Richard Woodruff - A 'British Cossack' Volunteering in Ukraine Since June 2022 for Front Line Kit.

Volunteering on a massive scale proved what is possible to achieve. Ukrainian volunteers play at integral role in resisting agains the Russian aggression and saving lives.
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Richard Woodruff is a British Cossack volunteering in Ukraine since June 2022. He is involved in Front Line Kit, both in the areas of humanitarian and military aid. Richard was awarded for his contribution to AFU by General Valerii Zaluzhnyi. And I have also had the privilege to meet him, at the Silicon Curtain event in Lviv in August of this year.
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LINKS:
www.volunteeri...
/ frontlinekit
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TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:
Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas
superhumans.co...
UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine
unbroken.org.ua/
Come Back Alive
savelife.in.ua...
Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen
wck.org/relief...
UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy
u24.gov.ua/
Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation
prytulafoundat...
NOR DOG Animal Rescue - Our mission is to help the animals suffering from the war in Ukraine.
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Podcast: open.spotify.c...
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Patreon: / siliconcurtain
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[@MonteRosa849]

Thank you Richard for your amazing dedication! You and yours are part of the reason why Ukraine is going to win this war! 🇬🇧🇺🇦✌️

[@neilclay5835]

Richard is a modern warrior with a huge heart and he is a tremendous credit to the human race. I hope that in all of this that he looks after himself, and takes time out to decompress. NAFO expansion is non-negotiable! Слава Україні!

[@sammenter1]

Yes Richard is a decent human being.

[@SK_TorON]

Jonathan, watching your wonderful conversations with such intelligent and empathetic Westerners as Richard has been one of the things that has kept me sane when some in the West sound like agents of the russian propaganda machine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incisive mind and your kind soul!

[@terryhand]

When you listen to somebody like Richard these agents of Russian propaganda seem like mere buffoons.

[@kirstinevad347]

I agree completely 🌱☉💙💛💙💛💙💛 💕

[@suem5082]

Thanks Jonathon. Huge thanks to Richard for his truly important work. A British Cossack indeed. ❤

[@tamarasidlartchouk3138]

I’m so proud that such wonderful men struggle side by side with Ucrainian soldiers and volunteers ! We need more of Cossacs from all world ! This interview made me cry and also it made my smile and hope . Slava Ucraini and Glory to the Heroes ! 💙💛💙💛

[@gerryhouska2859]

I regret I'm seventy four and decrepit. Best wishes to Ukraine from Australia.

[@stream2watch]

Can still do important work. Collecting funds and making sure politicians do their job when it comes to their spport.

[@darrylviljoen6227]

Keep on top of our politicians. You probably have something I don't as a working age father. Free time. I can't just drop by my local reps Office, I need to plan it. You can probably call or email almost every day.

[@tazouk101]

I was driving Rich around on Friday, he really is a good lad. So follow him and the brilliant Ernest. The stuff they do is amazing, I've seen it 1st hand. So go, donate, Volunteer, share all this. Ukrainians still need your help.

[@Vegan_Runner_Aus]

Another phenomenal interview thank you Jonathan. I loved hearing Richards enthusiasm and his ongoing commitment. Shout out to Volunteering Ukraine as well for helping find ways to do things that are meaningful in whatever capacity people have when in Lviv. Already planning to go back bext summer. Slava Ukraine. 🇦🇺❤️🇺🇦 Every day until Victory

[@SiliconCurtain]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Diossvk]

Richard is amazing. #NAFO has your back.

[@strezztechnoid]

VolunteeringUkraine is an excellent site, lots of projects and opportunities for volunteers. I see this as one of your best proactive episodes, am most grateful to you and anyone else in your circle which prove your dedication to Ukraine. Wonder to see Richard in the native shirt, seems very relaxed, but hats off to him. I believe after all this a medal will be in order, the distinguished cross of journalism. I know, but don't forget you still embody the spirit of Paxman--like it or not.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Really good to hear about all the volunteers in Ukraine. How uplifting. 🇺🇦💛💙

[@helenlozinski3072]

The information shared by Richard Woodruff is invaluable.

[@trevorhutchings4941]

I'm full of admiration for Richard anf hid his colleagues. A really enlightening interview, thank you

[@tisme9690]

Richard, you are amazing ❤ Thanks again Jonathan for a great podcast 💙💛

[@nurseSean]

23:10 Ukrainian values are not just aligned with ours but they have a vigor to their democracy that we can learn from ❤

[@sumiland6445]

💛💙💜💙💛 thanks, Jonathan!! 🇺🇦 🌏 🇺🇸

[@mnoot7209]

Super informative interview. I was viscerally touched by the on the ground experiences - his stories made me feel like I was there... the contrast against media reported "reality" verses "the truth" of actual reality with how the rubber hits the pavement - from border guards demanding kickback for humanitarian aid & ammo, to the International Red Cross budgeting only 2% to Ukraine of the $2 billion dollar year-on-year donation increase that is directly attributable to International public empathy for Ukraine's struggle (while doing virtually nothing for AFU front lines). Yet it was not at all a bitch session about petty Ukrainian corruption... It was a tale of how dedicated committed International volunteers on-the-ground weren't standing for corruption and were successfully combating it - growing and improving Ukrainian society - by using their direct experiences and their access to highest level Ukrainian authorities - to effect real positive change. A tremendously moving episode.! Thank you. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@amandadonaghey7540]

Brilliant interview!! Tell it like it is 👍 🇺🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦

[@emom358]

Thanks for this wonderful interview. I'm still trying to decide who to donate to, and his description of RC and UN really helps.

[@SiliconCurtain]

Come back alive is very good - and I’ve personally seen the amazing work of Superhumans

[@sammenter1]

Thank you for your amazing work in Ukraine Richard. You are a treasure! Take care. Slava Ukraini 🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@olddog3941]

Thank you for coming and your commitment. Great speaker!

[@timotheusvanesch3959]

Wauw. Just wauw...

[@otakot]

Дякую, Річард! Дякую, Джонатан! Спасибі, що підтримуєте нас!!!

[@tamarasidlartchouk3138]

Козацькому роду нема переводу 💙💛

[@mariadekelver2240]

Jonathon your channel brings very valuable information for us. Thank you for your dedication to Ukraine. Sadly Mr Woodruff left a mental picture about stench that will stay with me,

[@clear-vision]

Richard tells it straight, so insightful. Another top interview Jonathan, keep up the good work. Glory to Ukraine.

[@andrewk4319]

Very emotional, but very true. Big thanks

[@chiguireespacialespecial]

Love my hoomans!

[@theresamcpherson7352]

Thank you both! And thanks to your teammates for getting the word out on how we can help you out!

[@stream2watch]

Contributing to a drone for Ukraine for xmas. People should think more about them and less about themselves during this season.

[@cragboom3]

Fantastic as always Jonathan. I would love to volunteer in helping Ukraine. I love their values and positivity. Do you know where I can find contacts? I live South East England.regards

[@timmommens901]

🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✌👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@tetianavarvynska2125]

Richard, thank you so much. Special thanks for saying babusia

[@hanna.m2]

Oh so babusia is Ukrainian then I presume. Nice to know

[@tetianavarvynska2125]

@@hanna.m2 correct :)

[@mikelanglow-bi2sv]

THANKYOU Richard ❤

[@quad2036]

His point about Ukraine losing its best while Russia loses its worst is horrific in its necessity.

[@lahainagal]

Another instance of good people doing good things. Restores our faith in humanity.

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Dnipro2 tourniquets are the ones to get. First version was not so good, hence why they changed. That's from Halleshia, an Australian volunteer medic in Seversk.

[@alexisperez3459]

God bless you!

[@TheAmericanDreamLives]

Such a powerful, first hand account of the reality in Ukraine and who and what the russians really are. And I agree with Richard, in answer to those who would ask Ukraine to trade justice for peace: "russia just needs to fuck off and then we can get back to normal." Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇬🇧💙💛

[@PamelaC23]

I've just volunteered for GoGlobal which I can do from the UK, supporting childrens' education. @Jonathon, please can you post how we can make the helmet covers at home, that seems a great idea. I looked on Volunteering Ukraine and that is not listed.

[@seanvandermolen7287]

Building water fountains is a Jobs program. Keeping the economy going isn't corruption.

[@denismorgan9742]

Ukraine have the tech for soldiers thermal invisibility I don't know if they can do this on a much bigger scale, same as visual invisibility shields.

[@irongron]

With the fake Chinese tourniquet's that fall apart, I once bought a Rubik cube off Aliexpress and, I do not exaggerate, the first time I tried to use it, it fell apart in my hands!!!! Like the entire cube segments all fell apart, and it wasn't because they were loose which can make a cube come apart, the plastic was so thin, the locking pegs in the centre literally just disintegrated!!!

[@mikelanglow-bi2sv]

Mr Woodruff needs to speak with Operator Starsky and get first hand ideas for front line/trench snacks, energy drinks etc ( Mountain Dew) .? ❤

[@Minnienotamouse1]

Dnipro Tourniquests??

[@hammertoolz]

made in Dnipro, you can google them

[@iangreatbatch683]

Listening to this Putin is doomed. Sava Ukraine.

[@timfletcher9874]

Ugg. I'm in the east of Ukraine. Blame USAID for these projects (roads, roofs, etc...USAID has thrown multiple funding streams to Ukrainian Govt and the have to spend the USAID $ on those line items, like roads etc. It's stupid. Yes, many upper level Ukrainian official's are skimming money. Pisses me off.

[@yokof2202]

I suggest you interview Liviv Frontier Kitchen. You’ll hear another aspect of “volunteers”. I have difficulty to understand why his utterly disrespectful acts regarding the finances of his former group as well as how he left it escaped your research.

[@Mkbshg8]

Do enlighten us.

[@SiliconCurtain]

I’ll have a lot more volunteers on the channel, so am open to suggestions of who to talk with.

[@robgrey6183]

"Combat tourism" by the maladjusted.