‘Terrifying’: Soldier describes encounter with Russian fighters

[@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.

[@solarfox3003]

The Ukrainian army shells kindergartens and houses with civilians ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH29Y42wpKlgjZI )

[@igorminion9877]

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

[@nathanwillett6352]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@kenb1899]

Prayers from ireland keep fighting Ukraine.. destroy the evil

[@elwray3506]

Greatest of respect to Volodymyr. Take care out there!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@TaigiTWeseDiplomat--Formosan]

: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....

[@daletroncasablancas7870]

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

[@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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[@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.

[@jamesdunn2214]

@@Shinkajo There are also winners in the political arena. But not always. Putin appears to be losing I the political arena.

[@stickfijibugs]

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

[@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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[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@lauralishes1]

Love this guy, Ukrainian's are so real.

[@alexseguin5245]

I know right? Very charismatic guy!

[@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-z6k]

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

[@СергейКруглов-д1ъ]

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[@jeffreyenglish1815]

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

[@nmangfi1]

"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.”"

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@robertschriek812]

Excellent how she let’s him talk.

[@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 😩🤣???

[@Mysucculentchinesemeal]

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

[@harryharding9825]

What a truly INCREDIBLE man! 🙏🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦🙏

[@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.

[@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.

[@boontan6636]

Terrifying?????????CNN wrong choice of words.

[@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.

[@Prometheushighaf]

@@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.

[@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 ^^

[@besagon23]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Trip5252]

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[@motivatorsoftheheart0007]

One helluva line ill admit.

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[@truefunksoul8638]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@RickMentore]

An unassuming hero! Good luck Volo & Long Live Ukrainian

[@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....

[@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

[@Balthasar_Gelt463]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@ericwest128]

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

[@minachgo]

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

[@alankusevitsky6831]

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

[@thinkingcapfirmlyon9240]

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

[@christophergittings1837]

This guy should be honoured. SLAVA❤️UKRAINE🇺🇦👍

[@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.

[@CarolinianBlades]

Bro that’s interesting and intense

[@adilbensaada4650]

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

[@shawnyousafi622]

We pray for you brave Ukrainian 🙏. Glory for 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 💙💛🙏 🌻

[@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. 😉

[@hydrofuturaa]

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

[@Loki_Morningstar666]

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]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKHLhn-Vob16g5Y

[@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

[@SebHaarfagre]

I am Norwegian, I am not in shape to volunteer yet but I've started training, because who knows what happens. But I really really hope the conflict will end as soon as possible that the suffering of Ukrainians will end. From Khazakstan to the Caucasus and Europe and Asia, all eyes are on you and many are praying you manage to do this, if you fall many others will. I will definitely want to go to and travel your country and help rebuild if the conflict ends.

[@rommarov]

Thank you so much 💛💙

[@JessicaIsabelah]

@my super rich country pakistan 😚 --- super rich Pakistan, hahaha.

[@joseluciocorrea1866]

Very well said! I feel the same here from dar away Brazil!

[@mkarimar3667]

Thank you for your support. It is like favorite words of Liverpool football club :"You are never walk alone".

[@Palarci]

@my super rich country pakistan 😚 Don't worry, they will once their supply of wheat from Ukraine stops.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

Fantastic interview, thank you for letting him speak.

[@midnightteapot5633]

Never underestimate the importance of fighting spirit , the Ukrainians have it , the Russian do not.

[@whitehorse1961]

Of course they don't, i mean CNN said so. Just stay focused on the narrative or you might get a bit frustrated with other stuff, and that is a no-no.

[@zoltaniii9534]

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

[@ethan073]

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

[@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

[@تشؤنسخى]

Lol. доброе утро

[@DalsPhotography-Daniela]

This should have been a longer interview. First time I see one of the soldiers not only speak quite correct english, but also documenting moments in this awful war. So many mouths of political "Leaders" are full of "We are sending this and that" but this guy is just letting everyone know that they don't have enough weaponry? Where are all the millions going to? Where is all the armory that we see on every NATO meeting they pledge to send them? My goodness, these brave guys need a real help, not just a politician! Slava Ukraina!

[@maple8859]

Some reached Ukraine, some is used during the fight, but a lot is still just a promise. Still to arrive.

[@pRaX85815]

He said "heavy" weaponry, which is a very big logistical challenge. Ask the russians.

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

They just received more trust me everyone is chipping in America been sending all types of weapons so have other countries we sent switchblades they're having a ball blowing up tanks and choppers with it it's dope to see also NATO helped train them so they have mad experience with our weapons and if there's anything they don't have experience in we have all types of experienced guys from 53 nations helping boots on the ground they're training people with no experience and America is sending Soviet weapons we been repurposed to Ukraine to be used against the enemies the best sniper from Canada is there as well and Moldova just sent new weapons too including fighter jets to really take over the airspace since the Russians been knocked out of it they're terrified and lost so many fighter jets they probably don't have anymore lol the weapons may not be coming in quick enough because they're going through them taking out Russians with heavy fighting but before they can ask for more they're have some coming over the border they have people helping bringing the weapons to them. They have the most wicked weapons right now and Joe Biden just proposed he's sending another 3 billion worth into Ukraine yesterday.

[@maple8859]

@@violetsrayreikishop2 I haven’t seen any pictures/videos with fighter jets taken down. Wouldn’t the debris fall on Ukraine territory? Wouldn’t at least a picture surface? Not saying it didn’t happen, but with today’s technology, some visual proof would be expected, right?

[@radoomiron93]

@@maple8859 There is a lot of visual proof. Check out Caspian Report's latest video. They claim to only include in their data destructions that have been confirmed by satellite imagery. They mention their source there. I'm not gonna watch the video again to provide it for you tough. Perhaps you'll find a link in the description. I think they said 16 Russian planes have been confirmed in this way to have been taken down.

[@MrGuby43]

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

[@Серега-й3э7ш]

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🤡

[@00bikeboy]

Incredible interview. Thank you Volodmyr for your honesty.

[@fpark101]

Glory and victory to brave Ukrainians defending their homeland and freedom

[@marvinpercival4820]

Only a coward give praise on the sidelie while those that they support r being bombed.

[@fpark101]

@@marvinpercival4820 what are you claiming to be?

[@blogintonblakley2708]

You are cheering for Nazis... Isn't it funny how the USA invaded countries during WWII to stop Nazis and we think it's heroic... but when Russia does exactly the same thing now it's horrible?

[@marvinpercival4820]

@@fpark101 neutral.lol

[@jamesnguyen6993]

@@marvinpercival4820 there is no neutrality when a world power comes to your front door knocking. You respond the same way this man did.

[@KrustyKlown]

Best of Volodymyr's channel videos: kzbin.infoIDij6QdCOxM

[@TacticalDrummer]

Bravery is earned, not given. Great perspective by this young man. I hope he comes through this to write a book about his experience during this horrific unjust war on an innocent country.

[@adambriceland6588]

stay strong ukraine

[@christophernolan8843]

This is the definition of a Patriot

[@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.

[@davewallace9048]

My prayers and my heart goes out to all Ukrainians.. we are with you!!

[@readingtips2690]

TRURTHkzbin.info/www/bejne/oZWmYZSfr5iHhcU

[@blogintonblakley2708]

So you are supporting Nazis? Eff that.

[@therandomhamster0076]

How about Africans??? And Muslims???? Oh yeah I forgot, you don't care my bad.

[@chriswanderer138]

@@therandomhamster0076 these people are like zombies they'll go along with the main narrative

[@super_best_clips_xoxo]

howaboutism in action from the random hamster

[@MFKST]

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

[@SamiKotiranta]

Praying for the brave soldiers and civilians defending their country, you're all heroes and an example of patriotism...

[@blogintonblakley2708]

Remember how the USA invaded Germany during WWII to stop Nazis? When did it become a bad thing to invade to stop Nazis? When Russia does it?

[@maxvallejo4714]

Keep praying it could be working

[@therealluciano2746]

You call it Patriotism?. America was built on freedom and Patriotism but its all being taking away from us. For example “Cancel Culture” was made to prevent us from speaking our minds and possibly speaking out the truth on many subjects but now because of cancel culture we are being trained to think alike. If we have a different opinion and speak out we will be punished and that’s not how America was built. I’m sorry to say this but the United States is as corrupt as Russia. Glory to Ukraine though I have a lot of respect for the soldiers putting their lives on the line but don’t be fooled thinking America is this great country because we are not. We are the only country in the world that can dictate who we want to invade. America has more blood on their hands or as much as Germany when hitler was ruling and as corrupt as any other top corrupt country in the world. I wouldn’t be surprised if I lost my job for speaking my mind. That’s what Cancel culture does it prevents us from speaking differently then others and it needs to be shut down. Do not be fooled and educate yourself.

[@marystephens765]

If one more obstructionist rethugliKKKan or trucker ever says they are patriots, I’ll surely 🤮

[@pierre-charlesleonhart8357]

@@maxvallejo4714 only bc Russians refused to spend any money on upkeep. Their military is stuck in the last century

[@vitaliimazur9218]

I think it is necessary to give weapons to the Ukrainians at any cost. They adequately defend their land, their wives and children. During this month I fell in love with this nation. God save Ukraine!!!

[@TheShamanicHealerGod]

“At any Cost” huh.. Take a break from our propaganda machine for a while so you can think clearly again, will you.

[@MrProzacmilkshake]

@@TheShamanicHealerGod you need a good hard look

[@RunPJs]

You want to start WW3?

[@derekparisian2023]

For sure lets arm civillians so the Russians can start killing them and that way it's not killing a civillian it's killing militia. That's what every smart country does. Arm their civillians with no real training or protection and let them roam the street so an actual army can destroy them with ease. That's exactly what they did in WW2 and WW1 right? Use the civillian population to try and push back a military.

[@your_alone_friend7997]

@@RunPJs It's begun on 24th February

[@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.

[@thegoastofmccain5368]

That was a fantastic interview.

[@AB-sr9mc]

yea it was, and you can tell hes just straight telling facts.. no BS.. was very down to hearth and candid .

[@bigbri4090]

Typically I'm not a fan of CNN, but this was an excellent interview. Great work and best wishes to Mr. Volodymyr Demchenko.

[@knightowl3577]

This brave man was not terrified of the Russians but of what the Russians had done to a once beautiful and peaceful place.

[@GizzyDillespee]

Thank you very much for not editing out the last minute of this, and the earlier part where he describes the how the people are stunned after their houses get destroyed, and just don't know what to do and kind of huddle around like animals. Other disasters can get like that too, when things are bad enough. It's good for people to hear this, even though we don't really want to hear it. It's amazing that any of our American TV news media would air such honesty about how this kind of war is, for regular people, and for celebrity militia too, but at least someone's documenting it.

[@markhepworth7822]

Why wouldn’t American TV news show this...? It’s just an interview with somebody at the scene ...utterly normal thing for them to do.

[@dra6o0n]

@@markhepworth7822 Well, certain scenes makes people question and think about things, and when people think too deeply, they start to question OTHER things that they are living with in their lives...

[@markhepworth7822]

@@dra6o0n Indeed,that’s how you get a Qanon...

[@clarkpalace]

@knowledge one doesnt have to read a long post that someone dumps on youtube. One knows the poster is probably full of it. So one swipes to the last line or paragraph and yes its a warning to not fu*k with an insane state called Russia. An outlying loser state

[@Lucas6l5]

I love all the jealous Russian bots and trolls who come here and call everything propaganda when they have Russians even telling this truth 🤣, jealousy at its finest

[@rack9458]

Well honestly if it comes from CNN you have to confirm the information with other sources!

[@89RealThe]

Incoming...

[@yulka1712]

They’re clearly losing and having to rethink. Buying time. But the truth will prevail as always 🤡

[@vercoda9997]

@@rack9458 Irish media, then. We confirm everything the Yanks say - apart from Fox News, obviously, which remains Putin's preferred far western, Far Right media partner. But run along to any of Ireland's media, and you'll see exactly the same content as in CNN, Comrade.

[@jalilbabi4161]

If Ukraine is winning why are there soldiers trapped in Odessa they can’t even move. Mariupol soldiers are flying running for there lives dressing like women. So desperate. Western propaganda. Why is zelensky begging for peace talks with putin if there winning. Why aren’t Russians fleeing back to Russia. This time next month come back to the comment section and respond to me. Your CNN propaganda is going to find it so hard to get fake news. When Kyiv regime bow down to putins demands or face being overrun it’s as simple as that. Zelensky has changed his tone completely. Does that sound like someone who is whining. Just like Afghanistan you westerners believe everything till it comes crashing down in a day lol

[@codefoxx]

Where I can I find his videos?

[@uuutuuube3691]

wow, that made me cry. I hope he survives and can make a film. I can't imagine being so balanced in the moment.

[@bigvee6900]

Ukrainians fighting like Lions. 💪🏻💪🏻...and is Gerard Butler speaking with a Ukrainian accent ?😄

[@U.H8]

What?

[@bigvee6900]

@@U.H8 He looks like young a Gerard Butler.

[@numeroVLAD]

Nice assessment. Go Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@carynunez5664]

Volodymir, thak you very much for recording the sad situation. You are a nice man and we feel through your stories the soul of Ucranians. God Blees You, your team and your country.

[@Amber-ghini]

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

[@eddiehenkle7115]

Slava Ukraine !!!! Victory for Ukraine !!!

[@RoccosVideos]

Stay strong Ukraine. Russia may win battles but Ukraine will win the war. 💙💛💪🇺🇦

[@ishmaelwatson1278]

Russia will win the battle and the war

[@off-wr3gt]

we all with you Ukrainian .. God is with you all ..

[@robbie4084]

Yes they are incredible

[@jermainesimmons2944]

Ukraine will DEFINITELY win the war because Putin made a GRAVE MISTAKE by attacking and unleashing hell on the civilian population of Ukraine! Their sovereignty and democracy still remains strong, thanks to the US, NATO, and the European Union who had Ukraine's back. PUTIN, IF YOU THINK YOU COULD TAKE AWAY THEIR NATION BY BRUTE FORCE, THINK AGAIN!! The Ukrainians will CRUSH your military TO A PULP!!

[@b_f_d_d]

Ukraine has shown how incredible they are to the world. To fight back at all costs. To prevail. 🇺🇦🦍💯

[@JupiterPlanet333]

So much respect for Ukrainians. The Ukrainians are real people, good people, down to earth people, wise, and practical people, human people. The world has a lot to learn from the Ukrainian people.

[@vbranco6726]

So true! 💛💙

[@viktorsskiba8085]

Yes good! But ukrein fashist Azov kill kinder!😥

[@hansolo2797]

They will learn nothing. Poland defended Europe from Ottoman Turkey, and in effect Poland has been partitioned by defended countries. Poland defended Europe from soviets in 1920, and in effect Poland has been invaded like Ukraine today - by one of defended countries, and left to die by the others. Now they just push the middle of mass to the East. That is all they have learned in last 120 years.

[@lmesen1873]

All people are real and human people. Everyone thinks they're the good guys in their own narrative. The Russians feel the same way when they hear interviews with brave separatists in Donbas trying to secede from what they perceive as oppressive Ukranian rule and to be united with their Russian brethren across the border.

[@bubbaschwartz]

@SHOILEE A Russians are not real people they have green blood?. It's a war and both sides are humans it's called listening to orders and staying alive.

[@hlibkozak]

I am ukrainian, but my job is proptrading biz on NYSE, so most of the time if I watch US media (Bloomberg etc.): they talk a lot, but brief and sharp, so it's difficult o tell something smart and deep. I am surprised that this interview happened this way, that Volodymyr could actually translate some of his experience without being interrupted. That's huge for me, and I hope for the world. Thank you, Erin.

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

I’m so glad he is there to report what is actually happening. God bless him

[@jasminebali8068]

UNLIKE CNN Reporters There!