'I Was Illegally Imprisoned in Russia': POW Surrendered to Get Asylum

DISCLAIMER: the POW gave his clear consent for filming and publishing this footage. POWs are protected by the Geneva Convention and treated accordingly in Ukraine.
A native of Georgia, Nodar was imprisoned in Russia, allegedly not guilty, but because of corrupt law enforcement entities in the federation, he served a sentence in the Russian prison. He used the opportunity to 'sign a contract with the army' and leave prison to fight in the war of aggression against Ukraine. According to his words, he had not fought even for a single day and immediately surrendered. Watch his confession in our exclusive video.
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[@odonovan]

Welcome to freedom, Nodar!

[@turboz6477]

Fair enough, I'd probably have done the same. Hope he gets back to Georgia.

[@RobertLewis85]

This guy worked the system perfectly. Stuck in Russian jail, signs up for the military, surrenders to Ukraine, gets sent back home to Georgia. Good for him.

[@MrTconquest]

Hope you look after this chap, well done for doing the right thing with POW's.

[@TonyM540]

The storm troops “ just don’t get it” . Their order is to attack and die doing it. There is no point supplying ammunition’s or paying dead people. Dead people don’t need money. This is the reality of he Russia he is so proud of.

[@JTC549]

Me too.

[@livmurray1958]

Please help him somebody he is a genuine soul. So much Compassion 😢😢please get him out and his family safe.

[@wl200]

Smart move!

[@summers6132]

Wishes of good health to him and I hope he can get home.

[@m1ccey]

respect to that man to open up and reflect!

[@TonyM540]

He wasn’t re supplied or paid because it was expected that he would die in combat. He failed to carry out his order.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Great to hear this guy speaking out against Putin's evil. Hope he can find a good life somewhere safe from Russia after Ukraine wins this war.

[@susansmith9263]

If Nodar is being truthful, he's one of the lucky ones. Out of prison, not having to fight but a day, surrendering and living to tell about it. Even in that short time, he's seen the horror the Russian soldiers are forced to inflict on their own. Looks like Nodar is happy to have anyone listen to how unjustly he was treated and seems to have his facts together 4 years later. Seems easy to convict the poor and powerless, while the powerful get away with a lot, unless Herr Putin has a vendetta against you.🙄 Russia's conviction rate is 99% and their justice system is corrupt and weak, so no surprises there. Glory to the defenders of Ukraine. 🇺🇲🇺🇦

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

POW Nodar sounds like he has just been waiting for someone to listen to him. I hope investigation proves him truthful and he gets asylum. Slava Ukraini. Heroyam Slava. 💪🇺🇦🕊🌻

[@jsaintr.i.r4018]

SLAVA Ukraine ❤❤❤

[@veritasvincit2374]

Keep up your courage, relentlessness and cautiousness Ukraine. Stay strong and resilient - you will prevail!!! 🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦

[@mht525]

Wow he has a brain that knows the truth from the propaganda. May he be returned to Georgia and support Georgiaian Democracy. Slava Ukraini Heroiam Slava Australia proudly supports Ukraine ✌️ 🤘 🇦🇺 🇺🇦

[@vicparmi1939]

the POW can seek asylum in australia

[@juttastepanik5480]

Ein glaubwürdiger Zeitzeuge. Ich wünsche ihm all the best for his future and that of his homeland Georgia! 💐

[@jimmyjemal8802]

Very entertaining. All the things you imagine Russia to be are a reality.

[@chrismitchell4622]

Great work Ukraine keep giving ORC's a better way out than dying for Putin! Slava Ukraine

[@JTC549]

Wow. Go from prison to war to surrender and get deported back to Georgia.this guys got guts.and brains.I hope he makes it home.

[@robertturner5848]

Authoritarian propaganda is like an epidemic.

[@robertheisterbergii8655]

Like it's becoming here in America!

[@TonyM540]

@@robertheisterbergii8655 a long long way from authoritarian government in American. Thank the people in Ukraine for fighting for our freedom of speech.

[@m1ccey]

that's how it was at WW2.. people were so brainwashed by propaganda, they believed everything and marched like puppets ... Love to Ukraine ❤️, you're impressive!

[@garthbews4863]

hmm sounds, true to life..hope Georgia gives him hope.. after UKraine see/clears of war crimes

[@ignatiusryd2031]

If i'm not mistaken some countries would effectively and automatically revoke your citizenship status when you joining the military forces outside your country at any reasons, be it as regular troops, mercenary, mujahideen, or whatever it is. So most likely he would have to fight kinda bit bitterly in court (in this case, Georgian court) to reclaim his Georgian citizenship status.

[@GnosticAtheist]

"How long have you been fighting?" - He should have looked at his arm for comedic effect. Smart man, I hope he is truthful, its 100% impossible to know since anything Russia would say has no value and he very well can be completely innocent.

[@mrnobody3161]

The Intelligence Department of Ukraine has a very thorough vetting process to determine such individuals honesty.

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@GnosticAtheist • POW Nodar is Georgian, not Russian. That's why he wants to get back to his own country.

[@PhilAndOr]

What we know for sure is that Russia always lies. If Russian officials say he is a criminal, it means he is innocent, and a good man. If they say he is innocent, then it means he is KGB agent.

[@Zoomerland]

There is no law in russia.

[@seancabage1641]

No humanity either it seems.

[@magnumxlpi]

I moved back to the US from Berlin. I lived just south of an area called Marzahn. It's known for having a large Russian population. They don't care about anything or anyone except themselves. Rules do not apply to them and they do not follow them unless you call them out. They behaved the same way in Turkey when I was there on vacation. People say Russians don't support Putin, but Russians are shitty selfish people. Can give examples if needed

[@misterserious3522]

coming soon to the US..

[@98f5]

@@misterserious3522 already here in us.

[@kathymay3980]

Only putins law!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💪💪💪

[@tashuntka]

Rise......and run children of russia to surrender to peace, honour, food, love, and a general respect for life.. Enough is enough.. If you don't stand for anything you're bound to fall for something. Slava Ukrani 🇺🇦 💛 🇺🇦 💛 🇺🇦 💛 🇺🇦

[@doggedout]

Judging from my previous views of Russian pows, I would say this guy is.... 24 years old.

[@lelandarcher4760]

Like a cow grazing in the desert.

[@SALMANRUSDIE]

Good decision

[@carmenklein6372]

No justice in Russia☹ Worse than Afgahnistan. Is heart braking 😢 Glory To I❤🇺🇦

[@erika303]

Pls. Put subtitles on interigatins It's much more believable when you can hear what the prisoner say. In this case you are putting your own words in his mouth.

[@clementng7718]

❤SLAVA UKRAINE 🏆🥇🥂 LIBERATORS OF RUSSIA 🙌😘✝️🕊️🌹

[@Branca179]

💪GLÓRIA A UCRÂNIA ✌️🇺🇦🔱💙💛💫🙏❤️✨

[@kimwarburton8490]

I believe him. I dont believe every POW -they WILL learn to say what is wanted to be heard just as happened in WW2 POW camps. But this is the strongest feeling of belief ive had thus far n the 1st time i believe iv commented on a POW vid. I hope this is the start of a new better life for him

[@Jyshrii]

WOW!

[@Educationey]

This guy's story could be a movie

[@annabruce608]

His mind and eyes are openly saw the russian leader the real truth.

[@TonyM540]

He’s really pissed that he didn’t get paid. Perhaps it will be in his pension.

[@rallyastra]

Well, revolution has started..

[@TonyM540]

Hope so…..

[@CasperLong-ir9mv]

So sad but God save them

[@annabruce608]

poor gentlemen

[@TonyM540]

Why ? He invaded a foreign country with the intentions of murdering people. His main concern seems to be that he didn’t get paid. He is NO gentleman. Gentle men don’t murder.

[@GenerationX1984]

🇺🇦 ❤

[@hazydreamer7965]

All the best for him. I hope he´ll get proper help and the possibility to return to his own home country. A bright idea to surrender immediately. Many other men ought to do the same and stay away from the front this way. Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[@mattyallen3396]

Hes lying. Keeps looking down.

[@Kannot2023]

So, how it is proof ? Maybe the camera was high.

[@MrFredericandre]

Also he has contradictory statements. He both says he planned on surrendering from the beginning, and that when he saw old people sent to the front that made him want to surrender.

[@uncletiggermclaren7592]

That was the guy who needs support, he is as much a victim of russia as any Ukrainian. He has been fighting their system for years already, at a low level. Totally convinced, a criminal doesn't obsess and learn the names of the tests, and have all the figures and facts ready to hand. THAT was what an innocent man who tried to get the system to work properly, would have done.

[@TonyM540]

He failed to carry out his orders. To attack and die doing it. Dead people don’t need pay.

[@kimwarburton8490]

i agree. my step-dad was also falsely accused n he'd go over every little detail. He still lost his job, but the courts n police found him innocent. Luckily he was able to take early retirement n took a part-time shop job for pin money. Iv never had such a strong sense of belief in what a POW is saying

[@cartestgroupoy2441]

It's good that people speak about smoking so openly

[@soraaoi-k2d]

The Heroic Army of Ukraine Needs More Better Weapons, More Long Range Missiles and More Better Combat Vehicles So That More Russians Soldiers of Evil Putin Will Quickly Surrender Peacefully and Properly.

[@stevesynth]

🙏🇺🇦

[@loupgarou-dj3tm]

Seems sincere. I'll need to see his tattoos to know what he is.

[@TonyM540]

He’s a Russist and proud of the country that sent him to die. He failed to carry out his orders.

[@98f5]

that poor man looks older than my father. i can't believe they sent him to war. such bullshit

[@TheBenzoBaby]

Росія, схоже, навіть не вважає бактерії гідними життя. Лікування самостійно є достатнім доказом. Потім ми бачимо, як вони поводилися в інших місцях, і ми знаємо.

[@larzkruber822]

love how the translator always try to mimic the voices

[@uy7yu]

Oh how we take for granted what we have here now-a-days...

[@TonyM540]

My god you are so right. It’s frightening the spread of authoritarian governments and how easy they seem to subjugate the people.we must stand together and fight for our freedom.

[@brucecook502]

I really hope this guy doesn't have to go back to Russia if he doesn't want to. I hope they don't use him when they do prisoner swaps. If what he's saying is all accurate, he does not deserve to go back and get fucked over. I wish the best for him.

[@TonyM540]

He was insubordinate in so far as he failed to attack and die doing it. Dead people don’t need paying.

[@susiefairfield7218]

Russia is so poorly that Putin is sending the undesirables to die 😢

[@silalove7814]

Hopely he tells the truth , and he has no big things done like killing or hurt someone then by prove from the Ukraine special service refugees and when he is oke, he can choose help Ukrain not in the front but maybe surply or wounded soldiers help or else then it is okay and maybe when he want he get the nationality of the Ukrain or else he went back to his own country after he helped for some time in the many things to do in a war time, maybe on a farm or there is enough to do, i hope the best for him and he is a okay person!!!

[@TonyM540]

I’ve never entered a foreign country with a weapon. He went to Ukraine to murder. Ukraine doesn’t need the likes of him.

[@monmixer]

The shovels are so you can bury each other. You don't need a gun.

[@98f5]

there's propaganda in all our tv shows too.

[@deborahmcneil747]

WOW

[@RobertLewis85]

I shouldn't be laughing but the translator is funny.

[@pernykvist3442]

Was he recruited in Georgia?

[@impromptu_ninja]

Pavlo's attempt to imitate the POW voice is kind of funny, ngl

[@steveharkins279]

From US, can we all just stand down for 24 hours, save lives. And see what tomorower brings.

[@Taketimeout3]

I cant make up my mind about wether he is guilty of any crime but his description of his war experience seems genuine. He does look a bit dodgy though.

[@kimwarburton8490]

nah, just a combo of survival-struggle ageing him fast n being unkempt. When u have trauma like poverty or abuses, or in this case injustice, levels of self-neglect are high. He came straight from prison -that alone would mess up ya mind enough when ur innocent

[@MrEgally]

Where is your report on the coup in Russia? 🇩🇪♥️🇺🇦

[@lelandarcher4760]

Soldiers with walking sticks, and crutches?

[@garyhibbert4875]

good man just one day

[@cvgodd1432]

I thought he would be a blabbering drunk who just got captured.. he’s actually intelligent and made the right move. Why die for Putin?! You should never be forced to kill and forced to die in war!

[@srh2301]

Please subtitles, no talk-over... 🙏

[@johnzuijdveld9585]

So, it's decided then that only complete destruction of the Russian military can only maybe cause Russians to become smarter? Slava Ukraine! 💙💛 Glory to the heroes🎖

[@nattyw495]

💙💛🇨🇦🇺🇲💙💛slava Ukraine heroyam slava...longer range ammunition &planes and navy warships for defense of democratic sovereignty of Ukraine..

[@PaterCurro]

Братья и сестры, отягченные скорбью и раскаянием, мы умоляем божественное милосердие и свет мудрости направлять наши слова в этой проповеди покаяния и надежды. Пусть наши голоса, наполненные скорбью о потерянных жизнях и нанесенных ранах, коснутся сердец тех, кто несет на себе бремя лидерства в нашей любимой России. В нынешние дни новости принесли нам печальные события, потрясшие нашу землю. Огонь поглотил военный штаб в Москве, и танки вышли на улицы, сея страх и отчаяние среди наших людей. Евгений Пригожин, глава военной компании Вагнера, возвысил голос, призывая россиян выйти на площади в поисках справедливости против предателей Валерия Герасимова и Сергея Шойгу. Братья, предательство запятнало нашу родину и разрушило основы нашей веры. Эти министры обороны своим обманом и ложью предали Верховного лидера Владимира Путина и повели наш народ по темным и неправильным путям. С самого начала войны на Украине они плели интриги с фальсифицированной информацией, обманывая нашего лидера и убивая бесчисленное количество русских. Позор пал на нас, братья, за то, что наш вождь в очередной раз был обманут. Ложные заявления об уничтожении американских противоракетных комплексов Patriot в Киеве пролетели мимо их уст, в то время как реальность показывает нам, что только два комплекса Patriot достигли Украины в целости и сохранности. Российское высшее командование сплело сеть обмана, пролив кровь более 240 000 храбрых русских солдат, в то время как Кремль в своей слепоте и нечестности признал гибель менее 6 000 из них. Сердце разрывается от боли, братья, зная эти скрытые истины, зная, что мы стали жертвами лжи и манипуляций. Но в этот момент боли и сожаления наш долг возвысить голос и искать искупления. Евгений Пригожин со своей 25-тысячной армией готовится наказать виновных, запятнавших честь нашего народа. Кремль с его цензурой и репрессиями напоминает тень средневековой святой инквизиции, заглушающей голос правды и распространяющей постоянную индоктринацию на наш русский народ. Братья и сестры, мы не можем допустить, чтобы Кремль с его цензурой и репрессиями напоминал тень средневековой святой инквизиции, которая омрачает наш народ. Россия не может попасть в тиски ретроградного прошлого, а должна принять свет свободы и справедливости. Пришло время проснуться от летаргии, навязанной массовой пропагандой и идеологической обработкой. Пора признать, что Россия под руководством Кремля перестала быть современной страной и стала империей угнетающей и эксплуатирующей. Нашими партнерами, теми, кто поддерживает Путина и его режим, являются незрелые диктатуры и демократии, не добившиеся консолидации и полной реализации прав человека. Братья и сестры, в этот святой день давайте призывать к покаянию и примирению. Будем горячо молиться, чтобы наш вождь прислушивался к голосу народа, чувствовал угрызения совести и совершал справедливые и искупительные действия. Давайте умолим его вывести наши вторгшиеся войска с Украины, положить конец насилию и смириться перед нацией, которую мы ранили. Да будет так, во имя Отца, Сына и Святого Духа. Аминь. 🙏🙏☦️

[@57menjr]

Crimina l! FOS

[@henrykarndt]

he can speak he is no russian many off them they think the same but scare not just for they life but family too this method is in russia every day now even in west came to

[@PANTHER-js1bl]

🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦

[@TheDeahgib]

Any source to the un-dubbed video?

[@jppalm3944]

American soldies in ww2, korea and Vietnam, eliminated bad commanders.

[@BAtadCrazy]

🤍🩵🤍

[@Зима-д1м]

👍

[@loveistheanswer5924]

The emphasis is really annoying!

[@rahulsharma-gw7fc]

just wow.

[@yellowbelly8402]

He was put in prison because he wouldn't stop talking😊

[@TonyM540]

Mouthy git.

[@Peace_Guard]

It would be better to have subtitles instead of a lector. Would not cause controversy that his own voice is hidden behind a lector and you cannot easily confirm it is exactly what he says. Also speaking with original voice tone instead of exaggerated lector's tone would be better.

[@docofthedead7667]

Thanks for teaching me the word lector! I have no idea how I've never heard it before 😂

[@redstar8226]

What crime did you mot do to be put in prison. Murderer

[@MtnNerd]

Could be anything. They sentenced Britney Grimer to prison for nine years because she had a weed vape.

[@redstar8226]

@@MtnNerd it's still illegal in my state to have drugs including weed. Fallow the law.

[@MtnNerd]

@@redstar8226Weed isn't worse than beer. And if you think 9 years is justifiable then you should move to Russia

[@redstar8226]

@@MtnNerd that's what a drug addict would say

[@MtnNerd]

@@redstar8226 You're either trolling or incredibly stupid. Either way, not worth speaking with any longer

[@s.m.1354]

INTELLIGENCE PRIGOZHIN READ: You don’t have to and you will probably not trust me. With very good Reason If I may so my self. You have impressed me, it’s very difficult to find out the Truth within a Dark delusional Cloud. But yet you did. There are going to be some people offering you a contract, I don’t know the specifics, they don’t trust me either, something you have in common with them;) This is your chance Czar. The Foundation has been weakened enough, to claim your palaces and Throne, the eggs scrambled from all the Republics laying at your feet, almost as if Faberge was your Chef. Kind regards, The Lawyer,

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