Russian army officer admits that troops tortured Ukrainian soldiers - BBC News

Allegations of brutal interrogations, where Ukrainian men were shot and threatened with rape, have been made by a former Russian military officer.
Konstantin Yefremov, the most senior officer to speak openly, told the BBC in an exclusive interview Russia now sees him as a traitor and defector, and he has now fled the country.
At one site in southern Ukraine, he said "the interrogations, the torture, continued for about a week".
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[@zakariyeyahye5566]

“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” - George Orwell

[@christopherhitchens163]

The truth is that both sides have tortured each other, although Russia has done it more

[@wenterinfaer1656]

And the man is never seen again

[@skilledjanjua297]

It's amazing how people think the diet of mainstream media is characterized by truth and honesty, aren't they too engaging in constant propaganda day and night trying to portray one side as wholly innocent of any wrongdoing and free of any blame in starting this conflict?

[@aural_supremacy]

I am not sure if your comment is ironic but the fact that you are watching the BBC and talking about truth is remarkable, mainstream media doesn’t tell the truth they say what they are told by anyone with the same political affiliation as their management, Ukrainian Nazis Azov, have been killing and torturing Russians for years but according to the west this is Russian propaganda, truth? You can’t handle the truth but it will come out one day

[@aural_supremacy]

@@christopherhitchens163 No proof of that and I will suggest that The Azov Nazis have done it more, and have been doing so for years which is the entire reason for this conflict from the Russian point of view

[@ephraimjohnmartin8520]

I'm glad you help the Ukraine soldier to take the hospital

[@SethiozProject]

you know this because he said so? i'm sick seeing people like you who believe their "hero" stories. rasskles are primitive and blood thirsty race, they enjoy causing harm to others. they are selfish and only care about themselves, this is why rape and girl torturing is very common in there. girls are like slaves to them, they need to do what men say or they get raped and tortured .. and this is outside this conflict, that's normal to them.

[@Asswife]

He is a western spy. Very funny lol

[@oscarwindham6016]

If you ask that question, don't worry about it. Your fate is sealed already. Obadiah 16 KJV Bible

[@oscarwindham6016]

@Nour Khaled Uhhhh..., what?

[@enlightedspirit]

🤡🤣

[@IMSiegfried]

A very brave and moral man. I admire him for sticking to his convictions in the face of such strong opposition and danger to his own safety!

[@ludimilojko546]

Traitors are always moral men... :D

[@veridian79]

@@ludimilojko546 He's not a traitor , he walked away from the lies.

[@fnckbook8564]

Wow, very touching lines there. He deserves all my respect.

[@zsozso411]

It takes a very brave man to say no to a regime like that, his life is in grave danger but I think he knows that. I really hope there’s going to be more like him and this war will end.

[@goranstojanov1160]

And Ukranian soldiers were all nice and dandy,didnt tortrure anyone.....All those videos released by ukranian units THEMSELF boasting about doing executions of civilians deemed as traitors or russian captured soldiers are all just a fairy tail right??????

[@Silent_Steel]

Yea he's one of the good ones... its crazy how some Russians still think thier war of aggression is some how a defensive war... I mean "special operation" which also includes a draft lol

[@doommulitplayerchanel6172]

i was just about to write the same thing

[@sinisajakus3602]

točno

[@panrmk]

Szilagyi, you should pray that Putin loses big time. Otherwise, the russian special operations will boost up their support for the Orbans, LePens, Salvinis, and Trumps of this world. These “pacifists” would want us all to go to all-out war with China. This is exactly what Vlad The Bare-chested wants. He knows of a Russian ruthless mass murderer who was elevated to a great ally in a big war. He has counted on playing a similar game. So far, the West isn’t biting.

[@SnubBarracuda]

Sometimes you are a hero because of what you don't do, not what you do.

[@lolikbolik4818]

Patrick Sanders: I will shed blood Same Patrick Sanders: I love the fourth industrial revolution

[@enlightedspirit]

Patrick Lancaster

[@greening503]

fatty

[@sunnsia]

He's the one who invaded Ukraine, he's the one who has fired the missiles, he's the one who's been watching an Ukrainian soldiers being tortured. And now he's safe, sitting there and telling us how sorry he is?? And you guys call him a hero? Wtf is wrong with you?? Heroes are the Ukrainians who are still fighting for their freedom. Please stop believing in good russians and for the fuck sake, stop praising the murderers.

[@SnubBarracuda]

@@sunnsia He stood up to his own country and refused to do wrong even though it will cost him greatly. Be careful about being overly judgemental of others because it may then be fair to do the same to you.

[@trancongvu6467]

You are not a traitor! You are a hero, a brave solider who stand up with the truth. God bless you!

[@quadroninja2708]

Yeah, and if someone does the same on Ukrainian side, he is surely a traitor! Gotta love double standards

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like Al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. But it won't be shown on TV. Strange, isn't it? And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@RockyTheRooster]

​@@quadroninja2708You're the only one thinking about it

[@kussamkonyak8850]

He has a good heart. To me he is a real soldier who dies for people.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@DalYeosin]

@@V-for-Vendetta I see a bought dude here. How about you crawl somewhere and be ashamed of yourself?

[@markericksonmartin1788]

Lots of respect for this man for his humanity.

[@SethiozProject]

STOP, just STOP! he is only doing this for his own benefit, he is kept nice and warm and taken care of, because he is blowing the whistle. if PO0-TlN makes him a better offer, he would deflect instantly. STOP giving rasskles credit, they are primitive and blood thirsty people and always will be

[@Nitroat-xo4tj]

@@hughacurl troll account from kremlin.

[@Krovos_]

​@@hughacurl Go ahead and yawn. We all know most Russians have no idea what compassion feels like

[@Jabberstax]

I wonder how many he killed before he found his humanity.

[@marshuswp3325]

@@Krovos_ RuZZians

[@andreasottohansen7338]

Honestly, i am shocked and impress he has given his real name and face. Respect adding that extra authenticity by the guy

[@ade008]

I know right. I'd at least be concerned for my friends and family back home, but he's not. Weird huh?

[@tomhermens7698]

@Andreas Otto Hansen change your name!!!!

[@ltipst2962]

@@ade008 He may not have a life back home. He may also want to go to God not having to beg for forgiveness. He is very brave indeed. A credit to humans.

[@andreasottohansen7338]

@@tomhermens7698 why? It's me name

[@LeventeCzelnai]

@@ade008 he could be an actor and you wouldn't know about it

[@scottprather5645]

Brave man who did the right thing. He's got my respect

[@MissysDomain]

I hope this mans family is safe.

[@Jack-ur4in]

Oops !

[@bill-wd7zs]

A brave bloke right there. Not an easy thing to leave everything behind and have the guts to show his face and speak out.

[@croissants1280]

He's saying whatever you want to hear. War is messy. How about the BBC investigating Ukrainian abuse of POWs?

[@SethiozProject]

JUST STOP! he is doing this for his own benefit, he is taken care of and given a better life, ofc he blows a whistle, he just leaves out the parts where he was part of that torture and raping. animals like that NEVER change, just like with lions, there's always high risk that they might kill their trainer or owner that they've known for entire life. there have been many stories where someone took a baby lion or tiger as pet and took good care of him, but at some point that lion turned on owner for no reason .. or well reason being -- lion is WILD animal and has thirst for blood. that's same thing with those rasskle terrorists, they will ALWAYS turn on you, because its in their nature to seek out fights and cause harm to others, they can't live without conflict. they are sadistic and enjoy causing harm.

[@bugsygoo]

And he'll be falling out of a window any day now, no doubt.

[@bugsygoo]

@@croissants1280 what about you stop trying to justify murder and torture.

[@IMGreg..]

Especially since Putin has killed people in the UK and other countries before.

[@31Blaize]

Russian medics refusing to treat a POW is a new low. I hope that's not true.

[@henryairconcepts2999]

In Russia, anything like that could happen. They dont even care their own soldiers

[@marshallmintz7564]

Of course its true. Never call a Russian an animal.......it is an insult to animals everywhere.

[@shabelijsg2615]

@@marshallmintz7564 shut up little shit

[@JohnnyD45]

That is nothing compared to what they have done. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@JohnnyD45]

@@marshallmintz7564 fact

[@magnarez]

May you find solace in the fact that the whole world knows of your situation. You are a brave man and hero for standing up and saying no.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@magnarez]

@@V-for-Vendetta sounds like you reading too many conspiracy novels. You can tell it’s genuine. I gave many fr in that part of the world and thus is actually happening more and more every day. Wake up.

[@Gusburg]

we need to protect this man, what a hero speaking out

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@zytoses9223]

I don't appreciate many russians with their views on Putin's actions but his man is the exception. He took the oath to defend his motherland, realised when he was being used for different motives and took action to leave and not take part. Respect.

[@user-yj7um6hv1d]

Eh? Your actions are threatening to us. You may say "it's defensive", but from our perspective it's a threat.

[@richardgallagher4880]

So he fled when germ any has in vaded?🤣🤣🤣

[@valentinakuleshova5978]

@@user-yj7um6hv1d supporting russian fascisto?

[@skitpare2627]

@@richardgallagher4880 who got germs? Vader!?

[@richardgallagher4880]

@@skitpare2627 Grammar n si because you can't debate? 🤣🤣🤣

[@thesandtiger]

they need more men like him

[@user-fh2cw9mi5y]

What?…Liars?

[@bogdankukic341]

Who believes this is Russian?

[@Nitroat-xo4tj]

@@user-fh2cw9mi5y ohh, a russki mir troll. sweet. only commenting on every video about the war and everytime, of course spread lies and misinfo..

[@Nitroat-xo4tj]

@@bogdankukic341 2 years old account.. trolling for putin. fake

[@SethiozProject]

you mean cowards who blow whistle on things for their own benefit? do you honestly believe he is doing this for "his people" or other countries? he does this for himself and himself only. its in their nature to always take the better deal, if P0O-TlN would offer him 10 billion and free life for torturing more people, he'd do it in a heartbeat. just STOP feeling sorry for those rabies animals! if you give them a chance, a chance as in put them in unmonitored situation where they can do whatever they want, they will rape your underage kids right in front of you, beat your mother, your father, your grandparents and put a bullet in anyone who stands in his way. just STOP giving them any credit, they are rabies animals who needs to be put down.

[@commonsense571]

This man is very brave. He is making a difference with coming out on all this. ✨🙏✨ May he find peace. May we all. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@rodeo4786]

This officer made a conscience choice and the right choice .much gratitude and respect because he does not expect any in return. and he is absolutely correct. he took an oath to defend his country Not invade another

[@QuietJagung]

I wonder what USA soldiers think in occupied Syria?

[@chinavirus841]

Cringe

[@atg2186]

Well anyone that joins any military branch in any country is naive to think them defending their country can’t involve invading another. That’s what the military is for to fight wars. This war has made people weird. Like if you want to believe signing up for the military is only for defensive reasons you need school. Or something because that’s just the nature of the military. It’s a job.

[@S0MBRX]

@@atg2186 lol a lot of people join the military because school didnt work

[@bogdankukic341]

Who believes this is Russian?

[@tonyquaz6382]

A human with a soul...

[@tonyackerman7806]

Why this war criminal is giving interview instead of being arrested? His comrades criminals were torturing prisoner and he just watched and did nothing to stop them?? He will see no mercy.

[@windyhillbomber]

@@tonyackerman7806 1. He objected to his senior officer, 2. He took a wounded Ukrainian soldier to hospital at great risk to himself, 3. He quit the army out of objection to Russian aggression. No pleasing some people

[@tonyackerman7806]

@@windyhillbomber and why should we trust him? Can the POW confirm his words or he just killed him and now wants to have fun in Las Vegas?

[@windyhillbomber]

@@tonyackerman7806 you keep being you Tony

[@BlancoSuperiority]

@@tonyackerman7806 Like you'd do shit if you knew that you so much as interfering could land you in a russian prison

[@jenniferwilmot7023]

May God's blessings go with you where ever you go, you are very brave to be telling your story. Be careful and stay safe.🙏🙇‍♂️❤❤❤

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@showmetheway2]

Now that's a hero.

[@karlothompson9093]

He is a true human being among Russians.

[@504maya5]

yeah, this trash NewsMedia is just pure, propaganda, pure, you know

[@Fantomas-dj7xq]

this is just propaganda for idiots,bot

[@panoscorfu1974]

a very racist think to say..........like russians are sub-humans ........very sad youtube allow racist comments like yours

[@collinsoconnor5843]

What about the Azov Nazi animals who killed civilians in Bucha?

[@NeverQuit87]

@@collinsoconnor5843 lol keep drinking that kool-aid u imbecile

[@vinn3327]

Respect to this man all the way , good on him .

[@enlightedspirit]

Respect as Bandera

[@robertoschmitt3655]

As early as January 2022, Wagner PMCs were outlawed As early as January 2022, structures such as Wagner PMCs were outlawed. Now the regime in Russia is as criminal as possible, so mercenaries have come to the fore. Putin deliberately chose this path so that soldiers could fulfill any order. Nothing should prevent the Kremlin from achieving the destruction of Ukraine.

[@tonyackerman7806]

Why this war criminal is giving interview instead of being arrested? His comrades criminals were torturing prisoner and he just watched and did nothing to stop them?? He will see no mercy.

[@helvisaastamoinen8655]

Meidän länsimaiden on annettava kaikki mahdollinen apu. jotta Putin ymmärtää lopettaa Ukrainan valliittamisen, olisiko niin rohkeata miestä että menisi sanomaan selvät sanat suoraan itse Putinille.Ksinin puolin ei ole järkevää antaa hänen jatka ihmishenkien tuhlausta ja elämisen mahdollisuuden maahan lyömistä. Kun Putin on saanut kommunistisen, kasvatuksen, ei hän hevin luovu iluusioistaan,sen joutuu ulkopuolinen hänelle pakottamaan. Jos hän olisi oikeasti uskossa Jeesukseen, hän ei oli s

[@helvisaastamoinen8655]

Hyökännyt Ukrainaan. Kun ei ole realistista näkemystä, seuraukset ovat pahoja .

[@averageaustralian7488]

Old men fighting, young men dying

[@granthendriksz2507]

I guess killing people because someone else said it's okay doesn't constitute a war crime.

[@jazy3091]

It's nice to see a russian who understands that he really needs to start with apologising. It might seem to be a small thing but it's not, it's actually the biggest issue with russians: they don't take responsibility for their own doings. I started to believe this man after he said that he apologised even that he understands he's in no position to ask for forgivnes. He just understands what needs to be done.

[@Ashley-Paucek]

you are right. For Russians, everyone is to blame for their troubles ... but not they ...

[@enlightedspirit]

We understand NATO GO HOME OTHERWISE SARMAT

[@yxngyam]

@Ashley Paucek stfu the west has been blaming everything on russia for the past 20 years, you should see what asov has been doing to prisoners of war. Ukraine and Russia are both corrupt stop being bias to one shitty little country that is on the brink of annilation

[@JohnJohn-bz1lq]

@@Ashley-Paucek the thing is no one takes responsibility. This is just pure propaganda

[@JohnJohn-bz1lq]

I hope you know Ukrainians are doing the same thing

[@diegoyuiop]

Well they torture their own... Imagine the others

[@xmindk]

Good observation!

[@vaygun7354]

Ukraine give massage and 5star treatment to POW.

[@daniellucena9694]

Russians kill their own if they don't fight x putin so...they can't rid of their soviet life in anyway I tell you...as ukrainians say: World Ruzzia.

[@dagreatstoney.5869]

Exactly, it simply horrible black death, they are trying to spread everywhere 🤢

[@danaproca7857]

C O R E C T

[@keithdavison2960]

Brave guy but Russia needs more hero’s like this man

[@MrChayl3]

Respect for this man for speaking out

[@abdullahiadam3268]

He is a paid actor

[@tomstory8502]

CIA puppet like zionlensky

[@71518]

Fakr soldier

[@mongenjeff]

@@abdullahiadam3268 by whom

[@sweetvictory5643]

@@mongenjeff there's plenty of Russian trolls who also say that he's not Russian. Such comments are coming from hateful Russians living in Russia and abroad.

[@bluestoney9042]

Big respect to him aswell risking his life for the truth

[@petunized]

He is an actor lol

[@justaverage7610]

@@petunized ikr! It is sad that most people still remain ignorant and think MSM are real news.

[@danrook5757]

The spoils of war

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@EmergencyResponsesTT]

“defending the motherland” meanwhile: committing war cimes, torturing soldiers and citizens, starting war on a peaceful country with no bad intentions. yep, defending alright.

[@pokabal2957]

God blessed U and your family for telling the truth

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes??

[@cyril9759]

I am Ukrainian. Respect to Kostia ✊🏻 I wish more Russians were like you and parents that raised you to be a man of decency

[@ivanfunctionx8431]

How ukraine get destroyed

[@dukenukem8381]

As Ukrainian i dont forgive him.

[@cyril9759]

@@dukenukem8381 that's too bad. We need to forgive those that repent (change ways of thinking/living). Without forgiveness we are all doomed

[@sweetvictory5643]

@@cyril9759 There's 2 more of Russian soldiers who were helped to escape Russia, they didn't speak about atrocities committed by Russian invaders in Ukraine and showed no remorse about it. This soldier told about atrocities and looting, even asked for forgiveness. And this is a much better exposure of this brutal war. I was annoyed hearing "allegedly" about this...

[@nickname2557]

[Z]

[@matsfrommusic]

Wow, first Russian soldier I've heard so far in this war that I can actually sympathize with. A human being.

[@dagre1839]

Widen you horizons then

[@ashleygoggs5679]

there have been many soldiers like him. Problem is if the kremlin gets wind of it before soldiers leave they are jailed or shot. But there have been many soldiers who have fled and given their memoires of the war and shown russias illegal acts of war crimes

[@bbcisaids6727]

Sure brigade 77th sure

[@lolikbolik4818]

Google Patrick Sanders AND the fourth industrial revolution 🐑

[@Tbone1492]

You sympathize with him? He should be sent to Ukraine. Not live in a semi free Country

[@oofoof5818]

That one ukrainians: we did no warcrimes.

[@DardaniaLion]

We only hear what he said but can we feel what Ukrainians are suffering? Dear God, please help Ukraine win this war so the suffering stops.

[@bohdanburban5069]

Courage comes in many shapes and forms, even on the battlefield.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@_Anime_Shortz]

I hope he stays safe

[@enlightedspirit]

With bundera

[@stefanbanev]

For a while, why to spend money for this Orc, it's quite expensive to provide a security... he did his job, now he is a used waste... it is cheaper and safer to dispose of this Orc...

[@colingregson8653]

I sense some Polonium is heading his way .

[@_Anime_Shortz]

@@colingregson8653 wont be surprised in the slightest

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes??

[@stefanmiller8056]

He does have balls to say it while being seen in interview.

[@juniorruiz1146]

That's part of war do you think, someone that lost a friend is going to receive the enemy with hugs

[@JohnHoffman65]

This is a brave man. He deserves respect for his choices.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I concur.. The first duty anyone has. Is to the country of origin. The second responsibility is for international law and proper conduct. There are many who have been outspoken in saying that Russian forces have no excuse for use of illicit force or incursion into Ukrainian territories. The opposition to this illegitimate act is growing in Russia. Unfortunately it cannot be verified. Because the BBC is treading a very cautious path of reporting what it can - but under difficulties in Russia itself! However, a defectee can talk about this to the BBC from Norway to the BBC's Russian Reporter. And that is proof positive of the wrong methods being compounded by further wrongs on the ground. This former Russian Officer deserves to be treated with respect and guarded admiration. Seeing things going wrong and trying to put it right. Is deserving of this.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@JohnHoffman65]

@@V-for-Vendetta Sure, play the “what-about” card, trying to distract from the Putin regime’s crimes. Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia needs to leave Ukraine now, or keep losing.

[@markanderson3870]

A true hero, his actions are truly heroic. More than any combat exploits, he acted on his conscience and concern for others at great risk to himself.

[@jimmyc974]

Yeah right and the 🐑 🐑 yield as they are spoon-fed by their media masters. Ignorance is abundant today is it not !

[@georgiykhara6917]

Heroes don’t invade other countries, they protect their own. Between committing such a crime and going to prison the hero is going to choose prison.

[@markanderson3870]

@@georgiykhara6917 Ok so Ukraine is going to send him to prison? Thanks

[@stephenfarthing3819]

Conscience is an act of an honourable soldier who reads the direction on a map and has a good awareness of right and wrong. He could see what was wrong and had sufficient sense to say so. He could have gone left. And was wrong. However, he turned right and was only too correct! He doesn't expect to be forgiven. He has honourably apologized.

[@CupOfTeaX]

@@stephenfarthing3819that apology I didn’t expect but it’s certainly nice to know that not every Russian wants war with Ukraine. He is a decent human being just wish there was more.

[@charlesforeman9438]

Thank you so much for your honesty, but if I was Ukrainian, I wouldn't forgive or forget what has been done to the people of Ukraine. It takes balls to stand up and tell the truth, but it takes bigger balls to stand up against a country that thinks it can kill everyone and flatten your country. With gods help and most of the world's help GLORY WILL COME TO UKRAINE. 🇺🇦❤

[@rubenestrada6246]

Your doom as well

[@Danielv561]

Now you know how the Jews feel about WW2 NAZI UKRAINE

[@goldenaye3]

Rubbish!! the man just wants a free house and dole money in Britain and the BBC coerced him to say all the rubbish, probably removed from the Russian military for cowardice

[@vetrolvetrol6037]

Stop blaming each other. Soldiers from both sides do the same on the battlefield. It would be better if you journalists started telling about how to stop this war without weapons.

[@kylestanley4734]

All this horror in the name of one man's ego. Edit: The world will not accept dictatorship or domination. -Mikhail Gorbachev

[@marianaibrahim5037]

This is the true only reason of this war!

[@timfallon8226]

Are you that gullible?

[@johncezar350]

you right kyle stanley' you ego is a problem

[@akilusaidu4139]

Nop! for Defend of State Structure

[@purgenews599]

That man is Zelenskiy, Biden and the rest of elites puppets? Right? Not just v v Putin

[@zakariyeyahye5566]

“Whoever has Truth on their side, God is with them.” - Alexander Nevsky

[@richardmoloney689]

Truth is an excuse for a poor imagination

[@marshuswp3325]

@@Spearca hi there Vladolf Putler ZZZombie

[@realnapster1522]

Truth is that both sides are brutal in this war. They both commit crimes. Just like what US did during Iraq occupation.

[@sunnysunshine1353]

He certainly isn't with the war mongering murdering America and its western allies, or have you forgotten about the countless proxy wars, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya,Syria and the list goes on and on

[@realnapster1522]

@@bonnie7898 no. We should avoid war.

[@marshymhenyu8840]

The duty of a soldier is to fight wars....why did he joined

[@Paris-ku4we]

Wow, warcrimes in a war? No way.

[@GanjawarsLostPro]

He is an amazing officer, I hope we see more of others like him in the nearest future. This brutal war should be stopped ASAP

[@realnapster1522]

What about Ukrainian war crimes? They should also be mentioned.

[@coldcoder3138]

@@realnapster1522 Aw, someone doesn't like the fact invaders are getting what they deserve.

[@McConnachy]

@@realnapster1522 Ukraine did not invade Russia and steal from Russian people and rape their women and murder civilians including women and children. Its Russia that sent an army in

[@petunized]

You will. British Bullshit Channel will show you more actors to telly you fairytales

[@FastGuy1]

@@realnapster1522Which? Interested in knowing

[@Eowynnofrohan]

too bad there aren't more people like him.

[@jeremiebernatchez5494]

something must be done

[@dwenchan831]

Brave and morally just officer and a gentleman. God bless him.

[@robertoschmitt3655]

As early as January 2022, Wagner PMCs were outlawed As early as January 2022, structures such as Wagner PMCs were outlawed. Now, Putin has begun to look for ways to solve the dirtiest military operations in them. That is, the regime in Russia is as criminal as possible, so mercenaries have come to the fore. Now there is no turning back in Russia and the point of no return has been passed.

[@squirrel3269]

BBC viewers are so brainwashed. They have no critical thinking at all. He is Ukrainian.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@prinzmetal1890]

This guy did the right but also near impossibly courageous thing,and still has remorse for the things he did not do but has seen,a true humanitarian in an episode and environment nearly totally devoid of said characteristic,I hope his story spreads to show that good humans can be found doing the right but difficult things here on earth...unfortunately u just have to look unceasingly hard to locate it

[@robertoschmitt3655]

As early as January 2022, Wagner PMCs were outlawed As early as January 2022, structures such as Wagner PMCs were outlawed. Now, Putin has begun to look for ways to solve the dirtiest military operations in them. That is, the regime in Russia is as criminal as possible, so mercenaries have come to the fore. Now there is no turning back in Russia and the point of no return has been passed.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@mrs.6813]

The key message here is he gave an oath to protect his country, and not attack another country.

[@camilla_k97]

An adequate person! I was born in Russia, and I support his words. Russian militaries and the government are insane

[@davidkotze4140]

God will forgive you my brother...because you're a real human being...so sorry that you have had to be part of this inhumane situation !! 🙏❤

[@squirrel3269]

This man has an absolutely Ukrainian face and phonetics. Not Russian. Maybe he is a brother of former Ukrainian prime minister Turchinov. The same type of appearance. Fake news again

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists.

[@gazanfarhussain7432]

I have seen videos of Ukrainian soldiers executing russian soldiers who arms are tied behind there backs they were executed after they surrender to the Ukrainian soldiers. I am not saying Russia is right in my opinion no one is on the right this is about power and control of the world.

[@gazanfarhussain7432]

So the rest of russians are not real human beings is that what you saying. All channels are propaganda tools this is 5th generation war . And we the common people pay for the wars and send our children to die for the benefit of big corporation's. The world has gone mad soon it will be over for all of us god save us from these crazy leaders

[@davidkotze4140]

@@gazanfarhussain7432 of course all Russians are human beings....maybe my wording caused you take up the way you responded...I pity all the innocent people involved in this sad situation 😪

[@wavenbantomyolo5969]

Much respect! Humbly apologizing...🙏

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@galreserve2322]

I am russian and torture of POW is just what i expected from our force. They did in Chechnya and what stopped them in Ukraine? Western people have no idea what could happen in Russia. Everything

[@binkz5987]

I call him a person with great compassion a strong moral compass & a transformative human being...too bad there are not more like him despite which side one takes...

[@stefanbanev]

What!? this Orc killed many and saved one to cover his Orc's ass... he should be used and after that disposed of ... it's quite expensive to provide a security...

[@petunized]

in reality though.... he is just an actor

[@aidanrose1734]

He's not even russian 🙄

[@xiaotiemo]

@@aidanrose1734 who told you that? He is Russian

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@ghulammustafagaho3827]

Very sad to know it

[@robertoschmitt3655]

As early as January 2022, Wagner PMCs were outlawed As early as January 2022, structures such as Wagner PMCs were outlawed. Now the regime in Russia is as criminal as possible, so mercenaries have come to the fore. Putin deliberately chose this path so that soldiers could fulfill any order. Nothing should prevent the Kremlin from achieving the destruction of Ukraine.

[@lahirucp]

A truthful man with a & kind human heart. May god bless you for choosing a correct side.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like Al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. But it won't be shown on TV. Strange, isn't it? And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@lahirucp]

@@V-for-Vendetta It's not how much he got paid or what else he got, but what I appreciate here is the side this man is fighting for. Why is Russia fighting against Ukraine? What could not be shared? You must know that a human lives in this world for a very short time, right?

[@Exiide89]

And when will BBC admit it's role in Iraq invasion ?

[@ashleypearson9729]

God bless this man!!! 😇😇

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@mr.popoballballl745]

Thank you for the act of kindness

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. But it won't be shown on TV. Strange, isn't it? And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@strongcrosby]

War showcases how vile and disgusting humanity truly is.

[@heymanchan9007]

Thank you and I am proud of you

[@Patendyck76]

Hardly a trustworthy person unless he can give us some proof.

[@alexroberto6353]

A hero to humanity.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes??

[@tomstory8502]

👉Russia’s occupation of Ukraine is called a “brutal genocide” 👉Israèls occupation of Palestinian land is called “the only democracy in the Middle East”

[@Chris-wh3yz]

Exactly how would we know? Because you said a person told you? Not how this works

[@thomasgraham5842]

as much as this is dreadful , i still wont ever beleive anything the BBC ever says or shows .

[@edc1569]

Imagine being forced to kill your neighbours

[@davea6314]

It's horrible, even worse than violating Noah Webster's guidelines by spelling the word neighbors with an offensive letter "u" in it as you just did. -Dave the Bloody Yank

[@helga5846]

they are not forced. most of them like to do this

[@faeries292]

Serbia-Bosnia-Croatia-Kosovo from 1990. till 1999. was a bloodbath..

[@brashlybold8805]

@@davea6314 not everyone is American

[@warringtribes6689]

Imagine what Native Americans went through??

[@unounounoq]

I am so sorry for pain that our soldiers are feeling. Moskow soldiers are monsters

[@andrealorinser3504]

ukranian soldiers are monsters

[@MrGrimm-dl4hy]

How did BBC start again?

[@eliasmauritz87eliasmauritz92]

May God bless you brother, wish you long life. Your humanity describe you honesty.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes??

[@emperater]

It's called "enhanced interrogation" when the UK, US or their allies do it

[@lolikbolik4818]

This. Watch John Campbell and Neil McCoy-Ward about the 77th brigade

[@lynnkayee1015]

When he described the colonel shooting a pistol next to the POWs ears and then expecting him to be able to hear him immediately reminded me of that little girl in Finding Nemo when she shakes the bag with the fish screaming, "WHY ARE YOU SLEEPING?! Wake up!" It just so ridiculous. The things they loot would almost be sad if not for the circumstances. Look, guys! A lawnmower, a toilet, washing machines! We're living the fine life now.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Only Russian troops would steal your toilet seat

[@hymns4ever197]

With super smart colonels like that I can't figure out why Russia has struggled so much in this war. /s

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes??

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@V-for-Vendetta who paid whom?

[@lynnkayee1015]

@@V-for-Vendetta Unfortunately too many people in power all over the world get away with too much. Justice is unfortunately not always blind. But that should be a call for pushing for justice not a call for letting others get away with it too. I don't think its fair to compare either side with those types of terrorists. Especially in the way of videos...neither side wants to be seen that way which automatically makes it completely different and an individualized thing. With those groups, everyone in them wants it to be seen for fear factor. Everyone from top to bottom enjoys being seen as the type of people to do that. No matter what you think of either side, it is not the case here. Unfortunately both sides are going to have fractions that are especially violent simply due to circumstances. Ukraine and Russia both have taken ill prepared people and even violent criminals. In a war zone that is going to end badly for civilians and POWs alike. We have seen that throughout history. We have seen this on both sides in this war. When you have ordinary people or those already prone to violence and disregard for law tossed into a situation like war where their minds are stressed to the limits and death is all around them...revenge is tempting. Some of them get caught up in the situation. Reality doesn't apply anymore. Its as natural and as unavoidable as it should be unacceptable. I don't excuse it but I do understand how it happens. They should all be prosecuted. As for this guy in particular...it's hard to know what to believe. War is still going on. Even if things like this are happening every single day, all over, it's hard to know his motivation and if he himself is telling the truth or if he wants something. I'm always cautious with this type of thing. In the best of circumstances, with truthful information, having a motive can cause embellishment and lies to pop in.

[@FranciscoHenriques]

Well done to this guy. Hoping he's safe in the west and protected.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@vladimirputin2544]

@@V-for-Vendetta ukraine and west love playing the "victim role". They commited alot of war crimes against citizens but never loved to be held accountable or admit it.

[@boboneuk]

How can the words of a traitor be believed?

[@MrGenerous21]

This guy is a great human being

[@petunized]

This guy is just an actor for the British Bullshit Channel theatre

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes??

[@tonylyons7711]

What a good man..🙏🙏🙏

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes??

[@bittertruth5540]

This "brave" man came into another country. Doing war crimes. And now he wants to be a hero for stopping it. Give me a brake.

[@Ashtronomical.]

At least this man has a bit of a conscience.

[@josephphoenix1376]

SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦

[@BN-ym3fp]

SLIVA UKRAINE. SLIVA means a plum in Ukrainian.

[@rickmorgan1441]

Heroyam slava!

[@rickmorgan1441]

@@BN-ym3fp BN means durak in RuZzian...some kind of dimwit...a half witted loser..or so I was told

[@irishnomad1673]

Слава Україні! Героям слава!

[@BN-ym3fp]

@@irishnomad1673 Хероям слива

[@lamepamotootua4265]

God bless your heart soldier😔

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes??

[@danrook5757]

Is this the same as an Amerikan soldier defecting to North korea

[@tiktok-ut7fb]

How can you tell which ones are yours

[@dareeendizooon7141]

This comes straight from a Russian soldier's mouth. What more there is to be said.

[@gameofender4463]

The Russia bots will come out in force and make excuses for it or say some rubbish that he’s not a real Russian soldier etc

[@lao5610]

Russian propaganda strategy is to deny this, claim this guy is a paid actor, ect. Anything to muddy the water until people will just give up and say “We’ll never know the truth.”

[@Ball7399]

There still are people who see Russia as the heroes here, for me that's the pinnacle of insanity

[@diboeugienemorgan2112]

War is crime so why call the crimes committed in war _ war crimes? Russia is strong

[@mrthai-rg9nv]

hes a payed actor from the bbc you left wing puppet, defundthebbc

[@lyn.267]

Take care you revealed the truth. God bless you.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. But it won't be shown on TV. Strange, isn't it? And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@skyfox585]

we literally also witnessed this, its all over the internet...

[@DavidGetling]

And, in breaking news, it's been confirmed that the Pope is a Catholic.

[@rafaeluryayev7174]

Always good to have people like that to look up to for doing the right thing.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes??

[@LynnWalton-oo3fp]

If only everyone in the world had this man's ethics and compassion then there would be no wars.

[@rederickfroders1978]

This man gets it

[@renemartin5729]

Isn't that called "enhanced interrogation techniques"?

[@lolikbolik4818]

Read Ministry of Truth report by Big brother watch

[@deargod143]

He is really a HUMAN BEING. May God bless him ! Love to him from India 🇮🇳.

[@V-for-Vendetta]

Yep, that's certainly true. How much did Britain pay this man for his words? What house was given to him? What is his citizenship now? But there are many videos of torture by Ukrainian soldiers on captured Russians. Ukrainians are always happy about it and love to make videos like al-Qaeda or ISIS terrorists. But it won't be shown on TV. Strange, isn't it? And by the way, what about the torture of prisoners at Guantanomo? Will the US be held accountable for its crimes?

[@rogerfournier3284]

Respect!

[@JasmineKlitschka]

Unnecessary evils that must stop.