Russia Hunted For Ukrainian Soldier Who Said 'Russian Warship, Go F*** Yourself'

Russian forces captured Ukrainian soldier Yuriy Kuzminskiy on Snake Island on February 24, 2022. During his nine months in Russian captivity, Kuzminskiy says he was tortured and beaten. He claims Russian special forces were hunting for the Ukrainian soldier who spoke the defiant phrase.
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[@roytimani3601]

From LEBANON with love and respect 💙💛 SLAVA UKRAINI ! HEROYAM SLAVA

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@laurencehastings7473]

One man in a moment of stress utters a sentence that is now historic. A sentence that displayed Ukranian defiance and courage that was heard around the world. He and his comrades have suffered but nobody denounced him and he, himself never surrendered his dignity. We can all see that he has suffered but this is also a message to the world "Yes they beat me and tortured me but I won". I hope he has a speedy and complete recovery. Slava Ukraini, heroyam slava.

[@lenorekoch6494]

Indeed!!

[@danutadobrowolska7879]

He is an Ukrainian what have you expected? Slava Ukraine 🇵🇱❤️🇺🇦

[@RaduB.]

It was after all the best answer.

[@timfarrell6968]

Well said

[@als1023]

Great comment, thanks for posting !!

[@reliablesanitationservices3344]

As a former US Marine combat veteran you tell him we look up to him for his bravery and stamina! Don't let this deter you in any way in his day-to-day living! He is what a great Ukrainian soldier is! Glory to Ukraine!!

[@Tamburello_1994]

OO Rah

[@Reloaded2111]

Glory to heroes!

[@junkiexl86]

He wasnt the one who said it, but he took one for the team and didnt rat on who did.

[@Chereese0808]

A true Hero soldier. He deserves an award. 🏅 🇺🇦

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

Yuriy Kuzminskiy, Utmost respect to you Sir!! Glory to Ukraine! Слава Україні! Slava Ukrayini! 🇺🇦 🇬🇧

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas

[@morho9422]

slava kokaini!

[@rayfighter]

​@@morho9422 choď do piče

[@thrwwccnt5845]

@@morho9422 most educated moskal comment

[@cornman3266]

🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦

[@prasetyowibowo3051]

He is the one who created the great fearless warrior of the Ukrainian people. Great respect for him.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas

[@sweety29may]

How long can you speculate on this lie? It was originally a lie, none of them ever said this phrase. Austin and Millie continue to tell their senators that the spirit of Ukrainians is strong, they will continue to fight for their "independence" to the last))). That's probably why they decided to pull out this old fairy tale. And they decided to add that the Russians tortured, tortured Ukrainian fighters, but they showed "miracles of cunning and perseverance" and did not tell the enemies anything! I can't laugh, kindergarten, pants with straps, as we say)))))

[@selcukcilek555]

THIS IS A TOTAL FAKE STORY. THERE WERE NO UKRAINIAN TROOPS STATIONED ON THAT ISLAND. BUT THE WEST NEEDS USEFUL IDIOTS.

[@arabian_desert]

Nazi power

[@sballantine8127]

This guy deserves a statue. At least one. Slava Heroyam 🇺🇦🇺🇦💛🇺🇦🇺🇦💙🇺🇦🇺🇦🌻🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@mantenimlallengua]

Ukraine, where heroes are born! 🇺🇦💪🏻

[@michaelsamuel9917]

He keeps blinking his eyes whenever he mentions the beatings etc, it has a deep effect on his mind already. I hope he survives the war.

[@brianfreeman8290]

Yuriy, You, sir, have very big balls. I salute you. !

[@JeffBilkins]

Respect for the whole crew for not ratting in captivity.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@stephanieyee9784]

They are all heroes.

[@Mortthemoose]

His brothers in arms would have saved his life. Heroes.....every one of them

[@xenostim]

In a way they did rat, but they might have planned it that way in which case they didn't. I'm hoping they planned it that way but either way, these guys are brave and inspiring.

[@Imissthe90sletsgoback]

Wasn’t this proven BS and never really happened ?

[@silentblackhole]

You are a hero and an inspiration to your country and the world! I’m sorry to hear what you and your men had to go through. So good to hear you guys are back home. Sending love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ 🇺🇦. I can’t wait to party with you all in Kyiv when you win this thing. Stay strong and fight the good fight. We’re with you until the end 👊

[@jean6872]

*The Australians are with the Kiev regime to the last dying breath of every Ukrainian teenager and senior citizen.*

[@aforeignertellingtruthinph2023]

I am personally grateful to see and hear this HERO survived. RESPECT !

[@landersen8173]

So happy to hear that he´s back in Ukraine. What a hero! All heroes not giving in to the torture. Slava Ukraini! ❤💙💛

[@truepatriotismcontradictio8726]

Ukrainian neo Nazi Donkeis counting each single Russian casualties by pen and paper and visit 😄😄 and Ukrainian Neo Nazi zelenski donkey not revealing Ukraine neo Nazi soldiers death because...... Ukrainian neo donkeys fighting with Russia instead of human 😄😄😄... That's is the reason Donkey and zelenski Both have head without brains 😀😀 and they only needs Grass for Feed and Kick on their Butt 😀😀.. Ukrainin Donkeys must have ready to swimming in river of Tears 😭😭😭😭 even uncle Sam charity weapons never ever can't save Ukrainian donkeys.. ... EU members and NATO forces pee daily in bed due to Russia Putin fear..... Donkey zelenski continue crying 😭😭 save us...

[@truepatriotismcontradictio8726]

Ukrainian neo Nazi Donkeis counting each single Russian casualties by pen and paper and visit 😄😄 and Ukrainian Neo Nazi zelenski donkey not revealing Ukraine neo Nazi soldiers death because...... Ukrainian neo donkeys fighting with Russia instead of human 😄😄😄... That's is the reason Donkey and zelenski Both have head without brains 😀😀 and they only needs Grass for Feed and Kick on their Butt 😀😀.. Ukrainin Donkeys must have ready to swimming in river of Tears 😭😭😭😭 even uncle Sam charity weapons never ever can't save Ukrainian donkeys.. ... EU members and NATO forces pee daily in bed due to Russia Putin fear..... Donkey zelenski continue crying 😭😭 save us...

[@user-gc5nx3vk5r]

Не странно ли вам это?????

[@victorspopovicus]

​@@DrHouse888 ruski troll

[@ATIMELINEOFAVIATION]

Pro-Russian Z NaZi

[@EternalSkies1999]

A moment that will never be forgotten in history.

[@DABLOUKY]

🤣

[@martinjugolin2087]

It will be forgotten as the death of Queen Elizabeth

[@snezhananikolova1971]

A true hero! I hope he manages to recover mentally from the horrors we went through 😢

[@josephmedina6403]

You don't want me on the radio... Peewee voice: I'm sorry!... I'm sorry I sunk your warship! Aaaah! I'm not sorry

[@cecile-p]

He was the first Ukrainian hero we heard of, in France. I wish him good health and to feel the love towards him from all around the world ! Slava Ukraini !

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@jswitch3005]

I think the first was that ghost pilot I forgot his name or title. That one ukrainian air force veteran who took down alot of russian pilots in the early days of the war.

[@ranchodeluxe1]

Ghost of Kyiv.

[@user-qv9dc6sr8f9]

@@jswitch3005 Ukrainian Air Force acknowledged that he was a myth, and warned people not to "neglect the basic rules of information hygiene" and to "check the sources of information, before spreading it"

[@BibEvgen]

@@jswitch3005 No, the first was a grandmother who shot down a military plane with the help of a jar of cucumbers.

[@YeeSoest]

What a moment. What a legend. What a man. What a fighter!

[@c0smo263]

Keep slobbin on them ukrainians

[@kilianrussell9509]

And the fact that he still wants to go and kills russians speaks volumes..... A patriot to the core ! Slava Ukraini !

[@antonalv4562]

👍

[@user-ow5tc5xu1h]

fighter? He actually didn't fight at all... He was captured, and then transfered to ukraine. Didn't he?

[@Fleursdeszonesminees]

@@user-ow5tc5xu1h Everyone has their own front, and this guy fought on it with dignity.

[@davidllewellyn5168]

They are truly amazing people, civilians and the Ukrainian military! We, the West must not falter in our support for the people of Ukraine.

[@eren1707]

Yeah let’s prolong a war that is inevitably lost. Those arms manufacturers need more money

[@manuelj-qu4ti]

@@eren1707 very weak!

[@trevortrevortsr2]

That lad needs a hug and to be told how much his country loves him

[@North-of-the-49th]

❤ from 🇨🇦 . Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦. Stay strong, brave soldiers.

[@michaelmaldonado6]

​@Jasper Percabeth Hugs a free.

[@bjornstahle4652]

@Jasper Percabeth How's the economy there in Russia?

[@North-of-the-49th]

@Bjorn Stahle A+ question, my friend!

[@bjornstahle4652]

@Jasper Percabeth Poor Jasper, your Putin better avoid all the windows his opponents have been falling out of :D

[@HELESPONTify]

How is Canadian soldier(without Usa),tell me,never have serious war,enyoing in peace man,in Ucraina died young man

[@pynn1000]

Thanks to this hero for millions of smiles he's given to others. I wish him a safe recuperation. He can wear any scars with pride. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!

[@sonnybradford8435]

Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava! 🇺🇦

[@batzman8585]

@@sonnybradford8435 Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas

[@sweety29may]

How long can you speculate on this lie? It was originally a lie, none of them ever said this phrase. Austin and Millie continue to tell their senators that the spirit of Ukrainians is strong, they will continue to fight for their "independence" to the last))). That's probably why they decided to pull out this old fairy tale. And they decided to add that the Russians tortured, tortured Ukrainian fighters, but they showed "miracles of cunning and perseverance" and did not tell the enemies anything! I can't laugh, kindergarten, pants with straps, as we say)))))

[@sballantine8127]

This hero deserves at least one statue. The millions of people around the world who were paying attention will remember the exact words he used to tell off that Russian warship. That took a lot of guts. Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@ellenmcdaniel1550]

The way the man squints and blinks so hard when talking about his tortures! This man definitely has some PTSD now and his body is trying so hard to bury the painful memories.

[@imaginemetoo]

WORLD WIDE RESPECT TO THIS WARRIOR!!!! SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦 HEROYAM SLAVA🇺🇦💪🏻

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas

[@morho9422]

slava kokaini!

[@imaginemetoo]

@@morho9422 🐛

[@bluecheesehasmoldinit]

@@morho9422 Reading the same script as the other BOTS huh? Maybe be more original and we might actually think about taking u seriously. It's like the 10th time I've heard you bots say that.

[@bertsanders7517]

@@morho9422 Are you sure your user name isn't Mor On?

[@KillerRabbit1975]

Utter respect to this marine and all who endured moscovy torture. I hope they are able to recover. I have the stamps and t-shirts that record their heroism.

[@barneydenstad2148]

Yeah. The others were tortured too. Nobody betrayed.

[@barneydenstad2148]

@@gari7450 They apparently used tortures which werent visible, but could cause internal damages, as hitting on the lower back, ie kidneys.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas

[@sueyourself5413]

@@barneydenstad2148 Exactly like the Americans then? Did they waterboard them too?

[@barneydenstad2148]

@@sueyourself5413 Something like that. Everybody knows USA hasnt as white and clean hands as they themselves like to think...They got lotsa of flak for this!!! Remember for example, the massive pro Vietnam anti USA demonstrations! But the main critic comes traditionally from Soviet, and later Russia. "We arent doing such things, we are true communists, also, we do love peace and are fighting for world peace", or whatever they say nowadays... But look, once we begin to scrutinize closer what Soviet and now Russia does; they TOO are doing all the dirty things and tricks they accuse others of doing... Perhaps even worse... Gulag was much worse than those camps ex japanese USA citizens sat in... Gulag was in fact practically as bad as the nazi camps... No gas chambers, but people died by millions... Its nothing peculiar ukrainians doesnt wish to belong to Russia in any way; aside of perhaps some trade and other peaceful cooperation used between indenpendent states.

[@TheTallRaver]

A true HERO! Salute!💪💪💪

[@rileylabski]

Huge respect to this young man and all the Ukrainian defenders. I hope this young man has a strong recovery and can return to duty, as is his wish!

[@trixxvik]

Thank you Bro!

[@gzSING]

Take care my Ukrainian brothers, the rest of the world is with you! ❤

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas

[@larrybergman6075]

Yes, we are with you.

[@jrobbin24]

And those that aren’t will go down

[@alexrockstone9035]

Don't lie. The rest of the World stands for BRICS.

[@heisenberg9739]

Nope Austria isn't and I'm not I'm from the UK

[@nomedigas7946]

Prayers to this brave hero for his continued recovery. It's apparent how much he's suffered. SLAVA UKRAINI!! HEROYAM SLAVA!! 💛💙

[@Zarghaam12]

No amount of dumb prayers will help. Ukraine is led by a Neo-Nazi that has Zelenski, the sick comic, by his short & curly!

[@joost8400]

​@@emilernest said the 4 week old bot

[@supertuscans9512]

That’s so funny, the dumb Orcs spent months trying to find someone , who uttered a sentence that was never said😂😂😂😂😂 You’ve got as much chance of winning this war as Putin has of being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

[@divumque]

@@emilernest dumb russian bot. You ruskies are the plague of the world and a joke.

[@JeanClaudeRay]

@@emilernest You seem to be a specialist of propaganda! But this hero exists only by the fact that he survived to torture (you can't imagine this could be true coming from your fellow citizens, but there are many proofs of such a practice). Hard ti admit isn't?

[@Jarod-te2bi]

A hero of liberty ❤ love from Canada 🇨🇦 🇺🇦💙💛💙💛💙💛🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@campbellmorrison8540]

That guy has real guts, he deserves the highest medal of honor if he hasn't already got it

[@bertsanders7517]

Indeed.

[@blakepickett2209]

Who would have thought that in a month and a half the cruiser Moscow would turn into a submarine.

[@amatsuman]

He's a HERO. He's done his time and suffered enough for his country. Time to take care of him and provide him with a peaceful life. Many blessings to all Ukrainian solders and their families. 🥲🙏♥

[@atticusfredericks6210]

If Yuriy Kuzminskiy wants to return to the military after rehab , allow him to do so but in a position where he can't possibly be captured again. This man and his fellow soldiers are all heroes. Good over evil will prevail.

[@ivanelrino]

All he did was surrender. How is he a hero?

[@pnwrich4610]

@@ivanelrino Shouldn't you be on the front lines getting slaughtered with the rest of your inmate Wagner comrades?

[@LeTrashPanda]

For some of us it's 'once a soldier, always a soldier' don't fault his courage, he has the heart of a warrior.

[@divumque]

@@ivanelrino idiotic uneducated russian bot

[@jamessaylor9361]

Way to go Ukraine. The rest of the world are saying the same thing with you!!!!!!

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas

[@arenring505]

F*** Ukraine. I would rather die fighting government draft then being racist against Russia and China.

[@kelvinkawa132]

Pliz don't say Rest of the world

[@p-mster5465]

What about Palestine? You guy's are hypocrites.

[@Qvolepues]

What about Syria?

[@honeylacecookie]

I have been holding on tightly to my Ukrainian Go fack you warship stamp. I even refuse to open the envelope that it came in. This is my prized possession now. It will always be my reminder of my Dearest Friend Cathy who died on the first days of this terroristic war on UKRAINIAN SOIL her birth home was UKRAINE her heart was UKRAINE now where she was killed and now rest in UKRAINE 💔 😢 SLAVA SLAVA SLAVA SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦 GLORY TO UKRAINE AND TO MY DEAREST FRIEND CATHY REST IN PARADISE 😢GOD BLESS ALL OF UKRAINE 🇺🇦 🙏

[@irynawilson1002]

Pryvit z Kanady!! Slava Ukraini! Praying for your health and future. You and your heroic words will be forever remembered by the whole World!!!

[@Janeintheok]

Respect to Kuzminskiy. That took courage 🏅

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@paraguard60]

UNBREAKABLE HERO!!! My deepest respect goes to this man, and I´m proud and happy that the West is supporting these warriors, SLAVA UKRAINI !!!!!!!

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas

[@Lisa-jp4uj]

This man is a hero. Never back down

[@kalipw0210]

He is so very young to experience what he has. His bravery and courage is legendary. He, his brothers and sisters will be spoken of for generations as an absolute heroes. *SLAVA UKRAINE* 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@Mediocre_JT]

That was definitely one of the most badass moment's in history.

[@rhiannanthomas1639]

SLAVA UKRAINI! Your courage has inspired the whole world...or, well, everyone I care about, anyway. I'm American, and I will remember this war for my entire life. I will remember "Russian warship". I will remember Slava Ukraini. I will remember that WWII was NOT the war to end all wars, but that war in fact is a constant in this world. Powerful people will always try and enslave others, but we do not have to let them win. Sometimes, bad shit happens, and people make evil decisions and the correct and courageous thing is to fight them off with your last breath. Glory to God, SLAVA UKRAINI!

[@fckYTcensorship]

Reason they hunted for him is that Russia fears heroes and personas that can rally the nation that they chose to oppress. Remember Katyn where Soviet NKVD murdered tens of thousands of Polish officers and members of the intelligentsia for the same reason.

[@Frombie_01]

WW1 was the "War to end all wars."

[@rudyd7306]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@sabbyd1832]

Sadly enough it was WW1 that was the war to end all wars. I guess that's partly why they didn't want to fight in WW2 to begin with. Glad that they can't see what is happening now, wonder what they would say...

[@kyrgyzsanjar]

Geroiam slava! Well said my brother! American or not, good people are good people everywhere. There will be no war where good and bad will be this much clear.

[@timandreasryen6570]

Big Salute to this man!!!And his fellow soldiers✌️🙏

[@davidfraser9365]

This is a very brave and resourceful man. I’m glad that he is on our side 👍😊

[@anderssvensk4317]

_I pray that he's wound will be healed and I pray you will comfort him_ . *Ukraine will prevail* Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 ❤️ 🇸🇪

[@truepatriotismcontradictio8726]

Mercy less destruction of Ukraine neo Nazi zelenski donkey and supporters donkeis.. Western propaganda and charity weapons never ever can't save Ukrainian donkeys .. even uncle Sam charity weapons never ever can't save Ukrainian donkeys...IMF charity never ever can't save Ukrainian donkeys... Ukraine is graveyard for Ukraine neo Nazi zelenski donkey and supporters donkeis 😀😀

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@onebridge7231]

He’s now a Ukrainian national treasure. I hope they take care and support him through all the years of his life.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@barbaraaimson2100]

Been looking for this article . Have already watched it but wanted to know how this young man was going on. I hope he knows hes a hero and needs to take some time for himself now. Hoping you get the peace you deserve.

[@FlikkieFloekieFlakkie]

He dares to say that to a full crew on a warship.. this man has balls of steel

[@sunny_987]

He will forever be a legend. Wishing him a complete recovery. I can only imagine the terror he's had to endure. I hope he'll be able to live a normal life from now on. He seems incredibly strong. 💙💛

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@8888LR]

🤡🤡🤡🙄🙄🙄

[@outlaw9073]

Yeaah, he is a bit a stronger than a sparkling water.

[@greening503]

Bro has a ukranian heart profile pic but if this was georgia in the early 2000s you wouldnt have cared because you just want attention

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Ukraine tried to lie and say all of these guys lost their lives😂😂😂 They also lied about ghost of keiv

[@dagreynolds8695]

I think He did his share. A hero who should not return to the front lines.

[@trartalacrem]

Let him decide and we shall respect his decision, don't you think?

[@Astroponicist]

Mr, Kuzminskiy I am glad to see that you are back with your countrymen. When I heard about your act of defiance & that you had been killed it was such a sad day. WWII taught the world not to appease those who invade unprovoked simply to take by force. I hope that Ukraine has a long & happy future ahead of it & this war is no longer than can be helped. even though the government of Russia & many in its Military are making great crimes I hope for the sake of the common Russian people that they end this travesty & get on with making the lives of their own people better. thank you for inspiring people to stand up for their homes. DTM

[@automatonm99]

History will remember this man.

[@just_a_turtle_chad]

Glory to Ukraine for standing up against the whole Russian federation 💪🇺🇦

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@smegheadGOAT]

The bravery of those guys nobody told on him. My Grandchildren will be reading about this man in school.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@heathercraig526]

A brave man .. and his comrades who never gave him up even under torture. True heroes every one of them. SLAVA Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@fernandoarriola2669]

Thats a phrase, thath is EPIC!!!,they know was no escape ,no ammunitions,nothing .....and a brave and defiant words SLAVA UKRAINA!!!!!❤

[@kashmirha]

Your children, grand children, great grand children will be proud of you man. And a whole nation. What a spirit. Hell, I am proud of you, and I am not even Ukranian. :D Slava Ukraini.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@jodyfulford8215]

War is hell but not nearly as bad as succumbing to tyranny. Godspeed and a speedy recovery Mr. Kuzminskiy! You give Ukraine and the free world hope! Ukraine is forever! Slava Ukraini!

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@lowridingtrucks88]

Ukrainian Hero He gave strength to the country and brought attention from the world. 💪🍺👍

[@nulse55]

Slava Ukraini. Heroyam Slava. Thank you Sir, for your service. Western Australia.

[@zlauriault]

He lit a spark that turned into a beacon. I hope he allows himself to achieve more recovery without a sense of guilt. Healthier mentally and physically after such a horrendous ordeal makes him much more effective and the mind is a human's most precious asset. Молитвам і підтримці України немає кінця. (Perpetual prayers and support for Ukraine)

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@SarahSmith-di4mo]

He is a legend. Respect and Glory to Ukraine xx

[@Humongous420]

This man is a international hero. He deserves a special award just for that epic burn!

[@SuSiMa1lu]

Gotta love this guy. And his brothers in arms. These men are fighting for the freedom of their country and the freedom of Europe as well.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@TurfSurf]

Baptized by fire, a legend was born! Long live all the Ukrianian heroes!

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@estellemelodimitchell8259]

Whoever uttered the famous words is an absolute legend.

[@patspc6688]

True HERO ! Take it easy now and recover ! 💙💛💙💛💙💛🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@maci6962]

His words will be remembered even 50 years from now.

[@divelizard1966]

I wish you a speedy recovery young man

[@Lisa-jp4uj]

God bless you.

[@kevinsowards9647]

Hell yeah!! I'm glad he made it. Was just thinking about this the other day. Really thought they all were killed.

[@bertranddornier]

Glory to Ukraine ( and to the radio operator) !

[@ritanagel3554]

Praying for a speedy and total recovery in spirit ' soul and body. Much love and immense respect. SLAVA UKRAINE ❤❤❤

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@undexvedichi3167]

Freedom to Metropolitan Pavel!!!!! Freedom to Orthodoxy!!!! Freedom to faith! satanist fascist nato kaput!!!!! satanist fascist zelehitler kaput !!!!!

[@morho9422]

slava kokaine!

[@ritanagel3554]

@@morho9422 Keep snorting it ' you are allready lost you fool

[@anoushkaarmstrong7673]

that "F***" word has to be one of the top words i can't stand and wished didn't exist and wasn't used so much left and right, along with the gesture- i even made a remark to a dear son of a good friend of mine some time ago when he posted such an image, i just cringe each and every time i hear or see it..... And yet, i would even pay extra to have one of these stamps !!!!! I am happy you and the other soldiers on the island didn't die as we thought you had !! May the Lord keep you and heal you, young man and give you a good life !!!!

[@eillerjames7093]

Ukranian soldiers are really brave ,no fear . I salute you from the Philippines.

[@ellasmommy9278]

That defiant gesture fired up a nation and inspired the entire world to stand behind them. I'm so glad the man lives. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💙💛🌻 Heroyam Slava 💪✊

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@nikolap.9963]

That my friend is a true hero... we all are very proud of him. SLAVA UKRAINI

[@M1General]

Yuriy Kuzminskiy is a legend. Go Ukraine!

[@penguinista]

That line is a poetic distillation of the whole war into five unforgettable words. It is Ukraine's version of "Give me liberty or give me death!" from the American Revolution and it will be celebrated as long as there is a Ukraine.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@alexvives1335]

My thoughts exactly.

[@JasmineDev]

He is a legend. Rest now, hero of Ukraine. You shocked me with your bravery, and instantly made me a supporter of Ukraine. We will never forget you. 🇺🇦💙💛💙💛

[@antonalv4562]

You are right

[@sleepyjoe7843]

According to Zelensky, he died 1 year ago.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@RedTitan5]

​@@sleepyjoe7843 but he is alive... The Russians failed

[@sleepyjoe7843]

@@RedTitan5 They captured his, could do to him whatever they want... What's your point? Zelensky is a proven lier and even gave poshumiuos medals. That's disrecpectfull to own soldiers...

[@ivans2618]

Great guy and a real inspiration 🇺🇦✌️

[@abimbolaowolabi4985]

I stand with 🇺🇦 💪💪💪

[@jenniferhoyte2644]

Glory to the Heroes 🇺🇦💪💪👍

[@tsbaite900]

Respect ...! Respect .!!

[@thorbjornlejon4935]

SLAVA UKRAINI 🙏❤️

[@joeylandry4933]

Praying for him and his comrades and their full recovery! He is a good soldier and I would be proud to have served with him!

[@Rolf-farmedfacts-supervisor]

Norway here, I want those stamps too! Heroyam slava🇺🇦🇳🇴

[@LMB237]

I have one! And very proud of it! And one from the unique airplane ✈️ that was destroyed! ☮️✌🏽🫶🏼🇺🇦 slava Ukraini! Glory to Ukraine 🕊️

[@Rolf-farmedfacts-supervisor]

@@LMB237 awww...the Mrya?

[@DipankarCare-en4lt]

Though Russian by heart, my heart goes out for this young man 👍. You held your head high. You are brave. My salute to you 👍

[@brianlongshore]

Courageous young hero, praying for your total and complete recovery. Heroyam Slava!

[@shooster5884]

What great people were on that island, they didn't betray one another despite the long 9 months of torture in captivity that they suffered. May they all recover well.. And this man take healing from the impact his words to that invaders ship had on his people's morale at a very dark time..

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@johnpublic6582]

True, he spoke the words, but his whole team won together.

[@jeanneknight4791]

I am not particularly religious but I am moved like a mother to say God Bless this brave young man. I hope the trauma doesn't scar him for life and that he is happy and prosperous after the war is won! Slava Ukraine! from USA

[@vasyak9264]

May God bless him indeed.

[@dombarnes7092]

I wish this man all the best and hope he can put this behind him in time💪💪🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@jberkeley1195]

Hero💪💪 Slava Ukraine 👍👍

[@overanDownUnder]

The fact the Ruskies we’re putting so much effort into finding him just speaks volumes to what he has done for his country. Much respect from one combat veteran to another. USMC 3rd LAR slava Ukraini.

[@BibEvgen]

Why look for him? If he was in captivity, he was awarded posthumously, he returned home, he was awarded again. These are such empty heroes. What is the heroism?

[@overanDownUnder]

@@BibEvgen the heroism is telling your countrymen to shove it where the sun don’t shine while staring down the barrel of a warships guns. Unlike the orcs- who try to run away only to be shot by their fellow countrymen. Difference being- he didn’t invade a sovereign country, and unlike the orcs- he’s not 6ft under and is enjoying not receiving his award posthumously.

[@overanDownUnder]

@@BibEvgen and- the orcs didn’t know it was him that said it. So there’s that too.

[@BibEvgen]

@@overanDownUnder The fact that he shat in his pants, too, no one knew, except those around him. This is nonsense, some kind of devil, says something on the phone, then goes to surrender. They made a victory out of it, from the outside it looks like clowning. I am glad that the Ukrainian military had the sense to surrender, everyone remained alive.

[@overanDownUnder]

@@BibEvgen only one looking like a clown in you my friend. How’s the Moskva doing anyhow? Exactly.

[@tonyparkerize]

Wishing this guy full respect and recovery , Have this set of stamps and tractor pulling Russian tank stamp set , Purchased as money goes to Ukraine , With you all the way Ukraine England UK

[@MaximGhost]

Not only did he not tell the Spetsnaz interrogators who he was but his colleagues didn't give up the information either and instead accepted being tortured also. That's true grit.

[@joenisnapje712]

Yuriy is a real symbol of defiance 👊 In my book he’s a superhero 🦸 Not just because of what he said but also outsmarting 8 interrogations and surviving torture and even testicular electrocution by spetsnaz. He seems like a really sweet guy. I hope he will be at the forefront when Ukraine wins the war and his act of defiance will be commemorated with a huge statue. Against all odds standing tall against a violent oppressor takes a special kind of bravery. Also the dad who shielded his son from a grenade, the flying Ace and the red haired female sniper are inspiring stories 👍🏻

[@ClockworkOrange357]

Il restera à jamais un Héros Ukrainien... Mes respects, Monsieur. Slava Ukraini !!!

[@pynn1000]

Gloire aux Héros ! (La première fois que j'ai dit ça à haute voix, mes petits-enfants se sont moqués de moi, parce que j'ai dit "les zéros". La règle "origine du mot étranger = H aspiré" ne fonctionne pas toujours.)

[@rjbmarchiac8693]

@@pynn1000 Je ne connaissais pas la règle "origine du mot étranger = H aspiré". Par contre, la règle en français savant a été de transcrire la lettre ÊTA grecque par "hè", un è aspiré, lorsqu'il s'agit de l'initiale d'un mot et qu'elle possédait l'accent d'aspiration, ce qui était courant. 📃 Par exemple : hépatique, hémi-, hédoniste, hégémonie, et les divinités Hèra, Hercule, Hèbè, Hèphaïstos... Certains ÊTA initiaux ne portaient pas cet accent et ont donc été transcrits par "è" ou "é", comme Épire. À ne pas confondre bien entendu avec le EPSILON initial aspiré "hé", mais l'accent d'aspiration sur l'initiale était ici bien moins fréquent en grec ancien (hétaïre, hermétique, mais éros, empirique, éco-, épi-, exo-, eu-, ento-, ...).

[@pynn1000]

@@rjbmarchiac8693 J'ai copié vos conseils (astuces?) dans un document. Merci. "Origine étrangère = H aspiré" était une "règle" personnelle, par exemple: hareng, houmus.

[@sophiaabramovich8401]

Worlds hero 🙏🙏

[@kristalkristal2506]

​@@pynn1000 Oui, et ce que m'agace est que ce n'est plus "aspiré" 🙄

[@lorysutherland5464]

Much love,and respect to Warrior. Grateful he survived. Wishing him health and all the blessings his heart can hold.Thank-You.

[@batzman8585]

Scripted videos from the west again. Very basic propagandas. SALIVA URINE!!!

[@scottyates5758]

That line will go down in history for all mankind 💪💪💪💪 Your kids and theirs and plenty of others will never forget your inspiration. Stay strong 💪