‘Terrifying’: Soldier describes encounter with Russian fighters

CNN's Erin Burnett talks with Volodymyr Demchenko, a Ukrainian filmmaker and soldier, about what he is seeing on the ground amid Russia's claims of scaling back forces. #CNN #News

[@billcranston3882]

What a down-to-earth and humbling perspective he has. I wish him and his people well.

[@victoriawilliams2786]

🎯

[@markwright7021]

Well said Bill.

[@meismeLHA]

Patrick Lancaster channel is better

[@club4ghz]

CNN is Kremlin propaganda. Hunter Biden laptop is russian misinformation.

[@magdarosson6579]

WOLYN 1943

[@igorminion9877]

This guy is absolutely incredible. Volodmyr Demchenko, a name to remember.

[@nathanwillett6352]

"here people are disappointed that russians are leaving" ... what a badass

[@kenb1899]

Prayers from ireland keep fighting Ukraine.. destroy the evil

[@kimberly1221]

This young man has a lot of character. I really appreciate how honest, candid, insightful and down to earth he is. He’s wise beyond his years. Prayers that war is over soon 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@theblade9024]

The absolute truth. Those who have been in combat do not go around bragging. They realize deep down that war is killing other humans and destroying peoples property uprooting life. As a veteran is pisses me off to no end when you hear some Rambo wannabe clerk boasting about his war exploits. If you ever hear some idiot talking loudly about being a combat vet think clerk.

[@enriquecuellar8778]

Ukrainians are the new Spartans.

[@denismeans2910]

He is reacting precisely how we would like to be in similar circumstances. The shear terror of facing tanks, artillery and air attacks with only small weapons like rifles is a display of courage that goes above and beyond. True heroism.

[@yoshzlac2429]

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[@robhunter7245]

What a dude. Stay strong. Keep up the good fight. The world is with you, even if the governments aren't.

[@ShanKatOD]

yasssss

[@HashknightGaming]

The government's can't be apart of this, unless you want WW3.

[@CaminoAir]

The governments are with Ukraine. It's called being realistic. The Russian army's reputation has taken a battering and the competence of Russian military decision making likewise. Since Putin's own 'political survival' has been questioned for the first time and since Putin has been displaying paranoia and is surrounded by people either afraid to tell him the truth, or people who aren't even capable of knowing what the truth is, direct military intervention is extremely risky. There is no guarantee that under these conditions Putin will back down. Previously he did on two occasions, but this time his own position is weaker and that means he's more volatile and may be less reasonable in assessing his options.

[@MrLoobu]

Behind him not with him.

[@TV-jn4dh]

Is this a "thoughts & prayers/condolences" post? The governments need to act for something to happen.

[@Solitude11-11]

Great interview, hope you can do more with him, and hope he is okay. He’s right, war has no winners, it’s awful.

[@barryfirth1187]

Of course there are winners, just that the price of victory is horrifying . I joined my country's forces knowing what I'm prepared to do to protect my own. What has been done can haunt you to the grave, glad I wasn't required to perform such actions. 🤞

[@Solitude11-11]

@@barryfirth1187 I’m aware that one country or another will eventually cause the other to give up or be obliterated. I don’t agree that’s a win though.

[@robertschriek812]

Excellent how she let’s him talk.

[@elwray3506]

Greatest of respect to Volodymyr. Take care out there!

[@2-worlds-on-earth]

Salute to all Ukraine especially those who stayed behind to support this war. The 2 ladies dancing away in the kitchen, my deepest respect to you!

[@marquisgoodboi8772]

It’s not the killing that should make you feel like a hero. But the fact that you’re fighting for those that can’t.

[@yeezeey4037]

Chinese has a saying, "骄兵必败“ which literally means "An arrogant army will bound to be defeated". I think it is the state of mind in the Russian Army initially, so very sure of themselves. But now seem it has shifted to the Ukranian Armed forces. Be aware and understand the enemy is still there, they still have in superior numbers and equipment. Go into each battle with proper plan, and fight as a unit. I hope peace return soon to Ukraine. Stay focus and Good luck!

[@stevereisman6872]

I hear what you're saying but in this case the Russian army was duped into this war.....they were told it was a military exercise and some weren't even aware they were in Ukraine! Truth be told, I pity the Russians because they are being discarded with no regard for their lives by a power-hungry dictating tyrant of an asshole by the name of Putin! This isn't Russia, this is Putin and as much as this sounds odd, I think the Russian army is almost as much a victim as the Ukrainians. They're also being told they're fighting neo Nazi's and other lies. Putin has ensured himself a place in history as yet another monster, him and Stalin and Hitler and Mao, etc

[@pimpinace_175]

Just like America in Afghanistan And soon to be Ukraine

[@IAMGiftbearer]

I'm glad this guy was honest about being afraid. So often people just put on a tough exterior, but taking somebody's life and having your own life threatened are very upsetting. This is why so many trained soldiers end up with PTSD.

[@PhilLesh69]

Rather than being impressed by "bravery" my point of view is that anyone who isn't scared witless by the very real and immediate threat of death or grievous injury either does not value their own life or they must lack even the most basic rudimentary intelligence and sense of self preservation that makes us human to begin with.

[@melindaunknown6411]

@@PhilLesh69 Well said.

[@X20AFreedomF]

Sadly he will most likely develop ptsd, alot will. After the intensity of it all and things SLOW down processing begins. I'm so proud of them, the after math and clean up will be disheartening for sure

[@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat]

:000

[@spicemalange5199]

You can thank Xiden and obama for all that is happening....Putin sees the left as mentally ill and that's why all their efforts have been in tricking the left...Climate change has been one of the Russian propaganda operations that has been successful....

[@yulka1712]

Casually walks over fire 😀😀Slavic blood is indestructible.Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[@kresbes7240]

Jumping over fire for John the Baptist birthday/jarilo.😀

[@KickingAssDaily]

America glorifies Slavs killing Slavs

[@MultiHogy]

Thank you❤️

[@EchoBravo370]

What a sweetheart! And the amazing thing is, if he was speaking to us in his first language and we could understand him, he'd probably be even more relaxed and even more of a sweetheart, if that were possible.

[@usmc.275]

Omg 😲 thank you after 26 years of service 63months combat he summarized the feelings better than I could've ever hoped. Thank U, I never felt like a hero and only in retirement do I suffer.

[@theblade9024]

The absolute truth. Those who have been in combat do not go around bragging. They realize deep down that war is killing other humans and destroying peoples property uprooting live. As a veteran is pisses me off to no end when you hear some Rambo wannabe clerk boasting about his war exploits. If you ever hear some idiot talking loudly about being a combat vet think clerk

[@keepitkawaii4467]

This is something I wonder about sometimes..when people walk up to soldiers and thank them for their service. I know this is a gesture of appreciation but I have to wonder sometimes if it's better left unsaid.

[@karmenletourneau9574]

THANK YOU for your services/sacrifices. I cannot even imagine what you went through, but know you did what you had to, to stay alive and defend your country. God bless you.

[@joehertz8903]

the way he describes it so down to earth and so honestly. It really hits home. Take care out there Volodymyr. what a hero.

[@turbojojol]

thanks for your support! You’d know how many times I played your music cruising around my beautiful city of Kyiv🙌🙌

[@rawwords8429]

Zelensky is a clown. The majorityof the wotld doesn'tcare about Ukraine. They deserve it.

[@olgalado3315]

Vlad Demchenko - Volodymyr’s diary on KZbin I am sure that as soon as Volodymyr will have time, details and powerful stories from the battlefield waiting for us! With refreshing honesty, warm-hearted inherent in him

[@daletroncasablancas7870]

Vlad!! You're amazing my dude. Keep the spirit up, we are all rooting for you

[@ronaldwhite1730]

thank - you

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

This dude is so legit. Even his assessment of what war does to you even when you think your cause is just.

[@g0ldensample21]

Teared up just picturing it...

[@PhilLesh69]

I never understood how some human beings are capable of rationalizing murder by proclaiming themselves or their cause to be "just". I always thought killing someone was wrong, even if you hate them. Why does religion teach people that their supernatural magic creator wants some people to suffer horrible and painful deaths because you disagree with them or look different or talk different? Something is wrong with you if you think you can ever justify murdering someone. "But what if they are trying to take your life" is just third grade stupid. Killing humans is giving up on your own humanity.

[@grantmccabe8966]

Never judge a man until you have walked in his shoes.

[@PhilLesh69]

It's much easier to lob 155 mm shells onto his city until there is only rubble, though.

[@jonaruo]

@@PhilLesh69 this looks like how ghandi preceived peace, i agree but at the same time i dont, thats like saying "jews should've given themselves instead of fighting for their life", just like what ghandi said, and i am totally against that. As long as my own life or some of my loved ones life is being threatened, thats a just cause for me to defend myself and my love ones.

[@1jediwitch]

Ty to this brave Ukrainian, soldier, & filmmaker for helping to show the world that these are People - Human Beings, not faceless statistics. 💙💛🇺🇦✊👊💪👏👍☮💖

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[@MrGuby43]

A filmmaker becomes a soldier, to defend his country :( heartbreaking!

[@user-ye1hj3qe7g]

Not only videomakers a lot of popular singers boxers even a lot politicians got armed and went to war u don't see this anywhere in the world, that's when u know people fight for their freedom

[@pizdeeec7130]

and the other as a president🤡

[@ethan073]

Excellent interview and perspective of a man trying to objectively understand his role in all of this through video documentary.

[@nikammangfi5973]

"Killing other doesn't feel like being a Hero. It's weird." Wow Volodymyr. Salute to Your honesty and humbleness.

[@pavelhajko9354]

"Mutilated corpses of children found in cellar, booby-trapped bodies strewn in roads and civilians executed with their hands and feet bound: Putin's war crimes are revealed as his troops flee Kyiv. Territorial defence fighters told The Times they found the mutilated bodies of 18 people, including women and children in a cellar. The town's mayor, Anatoly Fedoruk, last night said: 'We have already buried 280 people in mass graves.' The corpses of at least 20 men in civilian clothes were found lying along a single residential street. One had his hands tied behind his back with white cloth. A Ukrainian passport lay on the ground nearby. 'All these people were shot, killed, in the back of the head,' Mr Fedoruk said. He claimed some of the victims had tried to cross the Buchanka river to Ukrainian-controlled territory and that entire families had perished, including 'children, women, grandmothers. These are the consequences of Russian occupation,' he added. Kira Rudik, an MP, posted a video of the horrifying scene on Twitter and wrote: 'Russians were killing people with their hands tied behind their backs and left the bodies near the road. I am shaking.' Bucha, a suburban town of 28,000 people, has been left devastated by the fighting. Shell explosions have blown gaping holes in apartment blocks and crushed cars litter the streets, according to the first journalists to reach the town. Sixteen of the 20 corpses found on one street were lying either on the pavement or by the verge. Three were sprawled in the middle of the road and another was lying in the courtyard of a house. One appeared to have been killed as he rode his bicycle. All were wearing civilian clothes, including jackets or tracksuit tops, jeans or jogging bottoms, and trainers or boots. The mayor also told Al Jazeera that it had not been possible to collect a further 22 bodies strewn across the street due to fears Russian soldiers may have booby-trapped the corpses with mines. Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak shared graphic images of civilians laying dead in the streets of Bucha with their hands tied behind their backs. “These people were not in the military. They had no weapons. They posed no threat. How many more such cases are happening right now in the occupied territories?” he wrote. Illia Ponomarenko, a defence reporter with The Kyiv Independent, confirmed people had been “executed” in Bucha. “You did it. You are all invovled. You allowed it,” Ponomarenko told the Russians. “In the Kyiv region alone, there are still a lot of cities and villages in ruins and with mountains of corpses on the streets. “Live as you wish with this knowledge until the end of your days.”"

[@manchesterblue2007]

so true what this guy says.... in terms of basic humanity, oftentimes there are no winners in war, just people scared for their lives and killing before they get killed

[@dra6o0n]

Since the Russian conscripts have enough intelligence to understand that they are being sent to their deaths by their leaders, they will do whatever it takes to avoid that, even if it means going 'missing', as so their government cannot tell if they deserted or were killed in action (preferably easier to fake their deaths so they can go into hiding and then fool the government or their leaders?).

[@Shinkajo]

Well no winners except the guys selling the weapons

[@oliveryt7168]

@@Shinkajo Dont forget all the other maggots who are profitting off of this war... politicians... speculators..

[@realnapster1522]

This war is mainly about making bankers and weapons companies richer.

[@christinalaw3375]

These regular Ukrainians are so calm and cheery, its like Spartans of history. "Oh, Rusky invading us? I guess we will destroy them them."

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

Fantastic interview, thank you for letting him speak.

[@truefunksoul8638]

Thank you for not constantly interrupting him and letting him speak which is so rare these days.

[@GuardDog42]

Bravery isn''t to be confused with the lack of fear. Bravery is associated with feeling fear and fighting through it anyway. Keep it up, fight through it. The entire world is rooting for you my guy.

[@crypticreality8484]

I agree. If someone says theyre completely fearless, they're either suicidal, a liar, or a psychopath.

[@truthseeker7477]

*INTELLIGENT REPORTS FROM CANADA, SHOW THAT UKRAINIAN SOLDERS HAVE A VERY LOW MORALE. THEY ARE DISOBEYING COMMANDS OF THEIR SUPERIORS, ARE DESERTING TO RUSSIAN ARMY, ARE EATING SCRAPS LEFT BY RUSSIAN ARMY FOOD SUPPLY, AND EVEN ARE SHOOTING 'ACCIDENTALLY" THEIR OWN HELICOPTERS.* --- Ukrainians for Peace --- Kharkiv --- April 2022 --- ==================================================================

[@boskoromanic7425]

Not true what world are you living in

[@GuardDog42]

@@boskoromanic7425 The world that doesn't list their own best men and women out of fear, and in true Stalin fashion, kill or detain them. The world that doesn't throw you in prison for using the wrong word. The world that creates a system capable of change, which can evolve with the times. All else is a prison, one who's walls are not defined by physical borders, but a line in your own mind towed by ignorance of the history of all "great" socialist states. If this wasn't immediately obvious, your truth isn't worth being called one. Nothing I say will change that. The pen is only mightier than the sword in the world, not a prison.

[@boskoromanic7425]

@@GuardDog42 ok ... but where the hell is this world of yours where? What west US 😩🤣???

[@harleyr601]

GLORY to UKRAINE and the brave fighters

[@Ulvetann]

@TB Glory in survival.

[@lynnmartz8739]

They've already obtained glory. If they can keep it up until Putin decides the cost is too high and Ukraine can obtain peace. Peace to Ukraine. My thanks to Ukraine for their resistance to tyranny. I will make another contribution to help those directly affected. I will continue contributions to help rebuild. Slava Ukraini.

[@whitehorse1961]

@TB yes, glory in war. They must die in a blaze of glory for the clowns in government, Bandera, Adolf, Joe etc. The Ministry of Truth will make sure that your tele stays on for urgent announcements and the correct narrative.

[@blogintonblakley2708]

You are cheering for Nazis...

[@kemanraoul8209]

Ukraine will be defeated. Yankees is lying.

[@christophernolan8843]

This is the definition of a Patriot

[@besagon23]

Дякую долі що довелося познайомитися з Вовчиком. Це суперова людина, захоплива й талановита. Хай бог береже! Привіт з Миколаєва ✌️

[@doggiesarus]

Volodymyr had a good point. War makes you do the thing you are trained never to do, that is to be a killer. If there was no war, you would be put in prison for life for the things that these "leaders" make you do. No wonder so many soldiers have PTSD.

[@1flash3571]

It isn't just killings. It is the from you on the receiving end of an endless shelling, seeing your comrade in arms dying and being blown up to pieces, seeing dead bodies, etc. War isn't pretty for sure.

[@kjireland3567]

@@1flash3571 "war is hell"

[@treehugger3615]

He's now having to think like a serial killer. How to lay out traps, how to hide and kill and cover his tracks.

[@johntomasini3916]

What a great report, hoping Vlad and his mates stay safe and can be there when Ukraine is victorious.

[@andriylewandowski8170]

Thanks for your support, mate. Here is a curious fact for you guys - Vlad is a simple (informal) form for Vladyslav, not Volodymyr. For Volodymyr it'd be either Volodya or Vova

[@stickfijibugs]

Erin, it's not "Vladimir" or "Vlad", that's Russian, and it's insulting. He is Volodomyr, very different.

[@johngrey5806]

For real!

[@davidfewtrell3479]

Jesus - this guy is so brutally honest and level headed. Just like a lot of Ukrainians I've seen talking about this. What remarkable people.

[@olgalado3315]

Vlad Demchenko - Volodymyr’s diary on KZbin I am sure that as soon as Volodymyr will have time, details and powerful stories from the battlefield waiting for us! With refreshing honesty, warm-hearted inherent in him

[@zazapachulia2532]

best interview you will see about Russian Ukrainian war things they don't want you to see kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKLYZn5vlLR-pck

[@johnlysic6727]

I really appreciate this young man’s honest assessment of this terrible war that has brought so much destruction for no reason -Putin is clearly insane and can never be allowed in normal society again - the Nation and People of Ukraine have my deepest respect and admiration

[@MatthewHarrold]

Well said John Lysic, Putin's' madness has united the sane world. $0.02 from Tasmania.

[@kimberly1221]

I agree with you! Although sometimes I wonder if Putin is insane or just plain calculating and evil.

[@Gencoil]

I wonder if he'll ever be able to leave Russia. International police is going to be on him like hawks.

[@harmless6813]

@@kimberly1221 I'm not sure there's much of a difference between the two.

[@theblade9024]

The absolute truth. Those who have been in combat do not go around bragging. They realize deep down that war is killing other humans and destroying peoples property uprooting lives. As a veteran is pisses me off to no end when you hear some Rambo wannabe clerk boasting about his war exploits. If you ever hear some idiot talking loudly about being a combat vet think clerk

[@hydrofuturaa]

This needs a follow-up interview next week. Volodymyr, please stay safe! #cnn #ukrain

[@FriendlySlots]

PRAY, PEACE, LOVE, WISDOM, COMPASSION.

[@guywerb]

The more I see what Ukrainians are made of, the more it saddens me we didn't let this country join the EU much earlier. These people are simply awesome in every possible way: clever, warm-hearted, courageous, spirited, determined, almost invincible really! Ukraine, I'm deeply impressed!

[@davidsalo8397]

Ukraine deserves every bit of help we can give them. So sad they live next door to a crime family.

[@karmenletourneau9574]

Ntm, why they haven't become part of Nato already, they have more than proved their worthiness, and then some.

[@Alphalete7]

NATO is for defense and application of article 5

[@sasa231179]

Want to come here to see by urself

[@sasa231179]

@@davidsalo8397 read about Azov bataglion US article from 2017

[@briandbeaudin9166]

Wow! What a fantastic interview. He has tremendous insight and his documentation will prove extremely valuable as time moves on.

[@leme5639]

@@whitehorse1961 don't cry. It will end soon for Russia :* kiss

[@whitehorse1961]

@@leme5639 oh, i am not crying, just making observations. *hug

[@sckooshy1]

Exactly. His perspective is so well described. Everyone should see this interview.

[@kgs_7186]

Well ok but when Putin has this soldiers name and everyone else involved in shooting down their own aircraft they are getting a bullet to the back of the head for sure.

[@tonyblair8797]

That interview alone was enough to impress me of being a big time future reporter on the front lines and hopefully paid very well. He was kind of putting us in a trance . Well at least for me.

[@minachgo]

Bright, Brave, honest, so much more - Ukraine should be proud of Volodymyr 💛💙

[@troyt3582]

Wow this was a fantastic viewpoint.

[@PeterJames143]

thanks to Erin Burnett for letting him speak and thanks to the brave soldier for discussing so honestly and openly.

[@jacqdanieles]

I wish she'd stop calling him "Vlad"!

[@NoNameJ1622]

She’s brain dead though

[@PapagenoMF]

@@jacqdanieles Why? That's what he asked that she call him.

[@jacqdanieles]

@@PapagenoMF at which time stamp did he ask her to call him that?

[@oliverkain9640]

@@jacqdanieles Vlad is a shortened version of Volodymir and Vladymir in russian speech, it’s the same as Robert being shortened to Bob in english. It’s difficult for me to explain it since english isn’t my first language, but I hope you understood my general point. Therefore there’s nothing wrong with calling him Vlad, since to be honest, Volodymir for an american to pronounce without stumbling on the word, can be at times difficult, like with any foreign name that isn’t used in your own language on a daily basis.

[@42much1]

It is a shame we have to witness life being dragged off ordinary people, beautiful cities being destroyed like he just said, people behaving like animals, crowded with no food, water, in cold. Where is the love and compassion?

[@racerx143]

Unfortunately, it's been happening since the beginning of time. Part of human nature I suppose. One day it will be the end of us also. I never thought in my lifetime the words "nuclear war" would seriously be put on the table...but here we are.

[@RobBCactive]

Russia has a long tradition of absolute rulers, totally unaccountable to their people. But even a democracy can turn within a decade to callous disregard for human life.

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[@guynorth3277]

It truly is a most horrible shame, humanity is doing this to themselves.

[@juanchofrancois5369]

The news lady is a bit struggling to keep her professional composure until she realized this interview is not in the titanic.

[@jeffreyenglish1815]

If you’re not afraid you’re either a liar or a fool.

[@zoltaniii9534]

I’m giving Volodymyr this years “keeping it real” award.

[@AnArtisticToad]

Really appreciate this guy's honesty. It's hard to imagine having to do what they're doing, and I hope they get the support they need after.

[@jasminebali8068]

What A Contrast To CNN Reporters BS!

[@Zura_Lanch]

America is still afraid to give real weapon to Ukraine. Did putin bribe american officials or what?..

[@elisabethbjuhr1318]

@@jasminebali8068 Pretty much all US news outlets with their shouting interrupting reporters. I'd much rather shovel a load of manure than watch Fox. The shit is of better quality and there are no lies.

[@stevensabowski2908]

But u watch and support fake news

[@user-cm2uf9it5g]

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[@walli9331]

Thank you for this honest words.

[@MFKST]

Well said Vlad, well said. I wish you well!

[@simonascough4898]

Volodymyr Demchenko, amazing way about him. He's so matter of fact, no emotionalism, just expressing how his life is now, a very normal bloke, talking with the same timbre and tone as he would if you were talking in a pub, but the subject is more horror story. Normal guys who have to go out into the forest at night and kill people. Normal guys who have to handle bombed out civilians who are so shocked and lost that they need to be told to walk. Imagine that. 6 weeks ago he was in a bar having a beer in a now destroyed city. This is what Putin has done.

[@immortalasirpa8199]

"We have enough people, we have enough spirit, but not enough weapons. Just *too much Russians.* There is a *lot* of them." --Volodymyr tells it like it is lol

[@thibs2837]

Mate there are less Russians soldiers in Ukraine than there are Ukrainian soldiers and militia

[@karmenletourneau9574]

@@thibs2837 You know this how? Are u on the frontlines? This man is and is being brutally honest about what he is going through.

[@thibs2837]

@@karmenletourneau9574 there are 200k Russian soldiers in Ukraine + something like 30/50k dpr and lpr and so. This is the max number they may be. Ukraine has 200k soldiers + every man between 18 and 60 . They are 100% more than a million

[@oricampo203]

@@thibs2837 but not enough weapons to arm them all. I saw one dude carrying a Tommy gun from the 1930's🤦‍♂️

[@thibs2837]

@@oricampo203 yeah but it's also part of the propaganda to have you think they struggle heroically ^^

[@azinfidel6461]

" weird, you have to ruin people's houses to kill the enemy"

[@pizdeeec7130]

what to do if the enemy is hiding in people's houses

[@ptownzfinest12345]

I can listen to this guy talk all day!

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

You can see in theses various interviews how much Ukrainians want us all to understand their plight, the stress of it all. Also, I’m reminded that we’ve become a sound bite nation unaccustomed to more than two to five sentences in a row. I’m sure I can’t be the only person who feels the difference.

[@hlibkozak]

agree

[@lauralishes1]

Love this guy, Ukrainian's are so real.

[@alexseguin5245]

I know right? Very charismatic guy!

[@docinparadise]

The story about terrified citizens being frozen and huddled together, and having to be told to walk was striking to me. This explains why so many are still in basements hiding. They are afraid to stay and afraid to go. It makes so much more sense now.

[@coriolan1963]

What a brave and honest person!!

[@robbie4084]

The line just sums the Ukrainian forces up "just give us the Command, we will kill them all" Incredible bravery, you can't but be in awe and respect of that #SlavaUkraine

[@ajde8644]

Piece of shit Ukraine will loose

[@maloy5252]

✌🇷🇺✌

[@motivatorsoftheheart0007]

One helluva line ill admit.

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[@Lolleka]

This guy knows exactly what is going on. His words are simple, factual and poignant. Yet I'm sure he's broken way inside, and it is close to impossible for me to fully relate to the experiences he's been through.

[@tonyblair8797]

I have not seen the word, poignant, used for a long time, and you utilized it very well.

[@joejones4924]

Hahaha just keep believing the Biden propaganda Network

[@user-sk9qo6ts8d]

Lol. доброе утро

[@alastairclarke]

Great interview. So honest. So raw. Yeah, there are no winners....

[@harryharding9825]

What a truly INCREDIBLE man! 🙏🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦🙏

[@smallbee1234]

My father fought in WWII and he expressed the same moral dilemma: I am killing another man because he is wearing a different colored suit. But at the same time, he knew they were trying to kill him. When got back from his TOD he said he would often find himself skirting walls without even realizing he actually was. In his age and before his death he would sometimes give us a story or two and convey the sheer horror of war that followed him to his dying day.

[@BenjaminVestergaard]

I haven't been to battle myself. But I have had colleagues and childhood friends that have been to former Yugoslavia, Iraq and Afghanistan... When it comes to kill or be killed, your mind changes... If you're a vegan but a polar bear is about to maul you.. survival kicks in and you'll chew off its head if that's what it takes to survive. We are just animals.. Anyway when that's said, I know that military can seem scary, but they are just that, they don't enter with the intention to kill, they most often enter with an intention to do the dirty job of protecting the civilian.

[@norton750commando]

There was a series of videos done by the Canadian government documenting the stories of WW2 veterans. One that always haunted me, was the story of an infantryman in Italy. He was describing how they had pretty much finished taking the town, building by building (I think it was Ortona) and it was one of the last battles, and a German soldier came out from some rubble. He was bleeding badly because he had been hit in the face and lost both of his eyes, but he was still screaming and advancing, but he still had to kill him, because he was still armed and firing wildy even though he couldn't see. He said that killing that one soldier still haunted him, and that was 50 years later.

[@yourboymenace4471]

Bro that’s interesting and intense

[@Mysucculentchinesemeal]

Ukrainians are impressive people. I never thought I would see this kind of war. They are handling it with grace

[@brooksfleming7643]

I don't know what to believe anymore.

[@effie3798]

Where are the closed captions?

[@machineman6498]

Would watch daily updates from this guy.

[@glintongordon6811]

He should upload videos because i can't believe what I am hearing.

[@sckooshy1]

He's on Instagram. 😉

[@bertrandls]

James McAvoy is a journalist? Who knew! ;-) Joke aside very brave reporter. Thanks for your courage!

[@TheAbortionWhoLived]

NATO supplying obsolete and bootleg X-Men to the warfront now! Preposterous!

[@eddienash5426]

Well balanced young man!

[@teresalegler2777]

Seeing her jaw drop during his description was proof if the profound impact these citizens are making in defense of their nation. Loved the shot of the cooks dancing in a war torn kitchen. This glimpse into Ukraine’s reality is profound. Thank you for sharing.

[@steppenwolf3252]

This guy really touched my heart and mind. So natural. So forthright re: the horror of War. When he said, "imagine you're handed a gun, & are told to go into the forest & kill a bunch of people (who want to kill you)." I have a hard time wrapping my head around that reality.

[@elektrotehnik94]

Soldiers like that (and there are many of them) give me an understanding that they can kill, but they know the cost of killing & won't become radical. They are moral. That's why we need to arm them generously & arm them fast - this won't be another Afghanistan, a failed state with no will to fight & no society to hold the country together. They are legit.

[@lonewanderer1017]

Well you have 2 options. Kill or die. True soldiers are a necessary evil… that mentality is what keeps the innocent, innocent.

[@fitnesspoint2006]

After the hysteria CNN created with Rona, and all the scandals with their unscrupulous staff/anchors, I just don't trust their narrative on this war, just seems too agenda-ish.

[@wom_Bat]

That moment was so impacting. War is terrible for everyone

[@AA-vr8ez]

Thank you Prez Biden for arming the brave Ukrainian soldier 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@pr0xZen]

Thank you for sharing with us some of what it's like to experience this. I hope I never need to do the same.

[@Nathan_V]

Yes! Taking a stand for what is right!

[@AlinaCalifornia]

*What a brave guy!!!*

[@adilbensaada4650]

I’m dying 😂 when he said “why the Russians are leaving” Ukrainians are making history with their bravery.

[@joshs8860]

"You will not be like a white knight and a hero...you will be like a dark knight killing people". You don't see combat veterans reflecting like that...especially not while living it in the moment. Beautiful and terrible reflection.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

This conflict will be characterized by many people, Ukrainians and Russians alike and thousands of them, who will have PTSD the rest of their lives... and sad to say, many of those people will be children.

[@guilhermegarcia8750]

Dont you think its kinda unreal for a guy in such gruesome situation to be so level headed and relaxed?

[@joshs8860]

@@guilhermegarcia8750 A lot of people out there are really steady.

[@guilhermegarcia8750]

@@joshs8860 steady is something, relaxed is totally different

[@joshs8860]

@@guilhermegarcia8750 I think maybe steady means that you look relaxed even though you are haywire inside.

[@dj50bz20]

PROUD OF YOU BRO.....MUCH LOVE FROM BELIZE!

[@i-love-space390]

Wow.

[@clausbohm9807]

Best interview of UA individual of the war so far. War results in no victories, only necessary conclusions.

[@e4dorla]

Search YT for Operator Starsky. He’s great!

[@saltysenior6454]

Why hasn't CNN posted the Anderson Pooper fake interview with Ukrainian pilot "Juice". That was so phony they were afraid of getting all the backlash.

[@clausbohm9807]

@@saltysenior6454 Does not change my original post nor does it solve the ending of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

[@helenhyatt7663]

I feel sad your country going through all this. Keep on with your Strength. Hope & Peace in my 🙏 for all you soldiers & all people in Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine 💙💛🙏 🌻

[@markmaglennon3809]

bless them girls cooking and dancing. The high spirits cant loose, keep going i hope the UK is helping as much as it can. Much love

[@codefoxx]

Where I can I find his videos?

[@ericwest128]

The spirit Ukrainians have awesome.Love these people Glory to Ukraine

[@alankusevitsky6831]

Just normal people forced into an abnormal situation.... Strength and victory to all the Ukrainian people.

[@georgehollingsworth2428]

I know some Ukrainians, and it is REMARKABLE how entirely pissed off they all are. I have never seen so many angry pissed off people in my life. It is like Putin created an entire Nation of Kamikaze.

[@nos22tuningytyflorin]

Exactly 💪😎

[@00bikeboy]

Incredible interview. Thank you Volodmyr for your honesty.

[@Loki_FPV666]

Amazing interview. It's good to see someone documenting this from the battlefield. Hopefully his footage can be turned into a documentary someday. Glory to Ukraine!!!

[@newsagenda4485]

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[@dukecraig2402]

In a few years there's gonna be some good movies come out of this. I wonder who they'll get to play Putin?

[@olgalado3315]

Vlad Demchenko - Volodymyr’s diary on KZbin I am sure that as soon as Volodymyr will have time, details and powerful stories from the battlefield waiting for us! With refreshing honesty, warm-hearted inherent in him

[@mtadams2009]

My father who was wounded twice in WW2 always told me war is brutal, you will see things you can not believe. He also said you better have no other options before going to war. It seems like Russia missed that bit of advice. They had options but went with war.

[@joesimons7387]

I was in combat in Vietnam and I was afraid. War is ugly and at times surreal. Killing people isn't a normal thing to do. I fought to keep my buddies alive. In that conflict, it was different than in Ukraine.

[@thinkingcapfirmlyon9240]

Please give the Ukrainians the equipment they need to defend themselves from this illegal invasion.

[@writerchik44]

What a brutally honest description of war. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. 😔

[@mercedesmcvey1776]

Powerful and informative 👌 👏

[@johntibbles6422]

foreal

[@Amber-ghini]

She didn't even tell him to be safe at the end. Seemed too shocked by what she was hearing.

[@panchopuskas1]

Great interview......both the interviewer and the guy in Ukraine on top of their game......good luck, Volodymir and to your comrades..... victory.and peace....

[@maximpetrov1256]

Sure

[@ericaelliot4367]

The suffering, and the heroism, What a juxtaposition. Wow. also, terrific reporting .