'I Am Treated Like a Human, and in Russia They Treat Us as Sxpendables': Russian POW Confession

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.
Anton Meshcheryakov is a citizen of Russia. He lived in the city of Kirov. In Russia, he was imprisoned for having marijuana. During his imprisonment, he had a child born, and the prisoner had never seen her. The ministry of defence of Russia recruited him to the 5th motorised infantry division of the Russian army, and he was captured by the Ukrainian Defense Forces near Mariinka. The POW shares his experiences, how Russian regular forces assign machine-gunners to shoot retreating prisoners if they flee the battlefield. He could have been killed by such 'death squads' so he surrendered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine when he had the opportunity. Hear his speech on UATV.
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[@garyfilmer382]

Another lucky Russian POW! Victory to Ukraine!🇺🇦🔱Slava Ukrajina!🇺🇦🔱

[@TheKingofTruth]

#WARNING: This video/Picture and Comments is FAKE AND LIE From start to the end. It has been fact checked and it is a lie from start to finish. >STOP THE LIES, NOW.< > ALL THE STATEMENT IN THIS VIDEO IS FAKE

[@halon7476]

He is an Ukrainian actor..all staged and fake

[@marybroderick8265]

Wow, that guy needs to be a news commentator, telling Russians the truth.

[@adoatero5129]

Think of it: the guy says that he'd rather have the Ukrainians brake his bones and hit him to the face than having to bear the guilt of having been on the wrong side of the war. Still, he thoroughly admits his mistake. Many people aren't ready to do it with much smaller things. Instead of admitting their mistake, they come up with all kind of excuses and evasions to avoid having to take responsibility for their words or actions. Sometimes it seems almost like a norm on social media. In my mind honesty and integrity in general are like endangered species in today's world. They urgently need protection and support, and people need to wake up to their utmost importance to our well being and even survival as a species.

[@chrishall6451]

That guy is the real deal. He's not faking anything...his honesty is refreshing 😮 for a Russian. If they had more like him, this war would be over.

[@hulamei3117]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 Slava democracy 🇺🇦

[@sabarnash_08]

Wow, what a touching words coming from the enemy and were being treated so well with so much respect from the professional soldiers of Ukraine. I hope the world notice this also and serve as a Wake up call for the Russian people. Glory To Ukraine

[@brunosmith6925]

Sadly, censorship in Russia will not enable this sort of material to be accessible by Russians. As this disillusioned man illustrates, the power of Russia's evil propoganda, coupled with their ruthless disregard for lives (even their own), will persist. Russia's future is bleak - but I don't see the Russian people coming to realise this folly - and countless more will perish, taking innocent civilians with them.

[@davidthompson5353]

Kindness works. Ukrainians destroyed the enemy by making him a friend. He’s a changed man. Putin won’t accept these people back into the country. He’ll disappear them to keep the Russian people from knowing the truth.

[@Robolaralobarar]

I think ppl are forgetting that these guys agreed to go and kill ukrainain people under any circumstances 😂😂 you ppl treat them like Kings when they get caught

[@iamfromthewild]

This man isn't the enemy anymore. Sounds like he realizes and understands the situation. This whole situation is so sad

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Wife and child reunion? So lovely to see the recognition for Ukraines humanity...

[@clementng7718]

CIVILISED WORLD STANDS WITH UKRAINE 🙌🥰✝️🕊️🌹

[@TheUncommonShaman]

❤️❤️❤️🕊👑

[@Albert-Mag...]

Ukraine needs to treat all the POWs like this so they can go back to russia and spread the truth about this rotten war...and that Ukrainians are not monsters but decent people just defending their country

[@101wildgoose]

They won't go back to Russia though, they just get sent back to the front.

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

If they return to Russia they will be executed as traitors to the Motherland

[@Kakker71]

Sad, that the common russian will never see this clip...

[@olderbutnowiser6701]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. If only the Russians could see this in similar videos they would come to realise what the true picture is and then ask questions of the leaders.

[@supertuscans9512]

That’s not correct Zolkin for example typically gets a million views in Russia on his channel.

[@larzkruber822]

They will probably Sledgehammer him They are not human

[@spunkysparks1779]

They can easily see it.

[@rockpaper4365]

They simply deny and refuse to accept the truth or "I'm not into politics."

[@olafweinzer5746]

A minimum of 60 million men in Russia and not one to do what has to be done.

[@emailtat5860]

.... millions,... probably; MANS ...? NO.

[@diegoapalategui579]

How many might have some deadly uncurable disease? What is besto to do that the thing that has to be done?

[@virginiaoflaherty2983]

It takes balls to do what must be done. Ergo...

[@daneresell5783]

This may be the most heartbreaking Russian POW interview that I have yet seen.

[@jimbo43ohara51]

He seems to appreciate the humanity and compassionate way that he is being treated by the Ukrainians.

[@eddybrevet6816]

How can 1 hv been so deceived, being lied 2 all their life, y not, now is righteous pissed, r too many be ignored with same sane conclusion, 1 reasonable politic, democracy worthy fighting 4, against thoughtless louts, every where,

[@chrismitchell4622]

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

[@nam3less14]

McDonald’s brain

[@SandmanAlpha4]

Smart decision Ruski Tell all Russians the truth

[@amandadonaghey7540]

Give up - be human like this man - a proper Russian man! 🇺🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦

[@ClayronHilaireTessier]

Who knows, do you know him ? If he was a proper human being, what is he doing in another man's land, Ukraine ?

[@RazorMouth]

​@@ClayronHilaireTessierForced to go most likely.

[@philliptrapp9456]

Taken off the street by force more than likely

[@curiousemu6462]

@@ClayronHilaireTessier I think he said he was from a colony, ie from a prison. I've noticed POWs from prisons tend to speak more openly against the Russian state.

[@terryhoath1983]

@@ClayronHilaireTessier Tell us where you are. We'll come after YOU. You will be dragged off. In some kind of barracks, three female non-commissioned officers will demand that you strip naked. They will give you some kind of uniform, some boots, one with the beginnings of a hole in the sole and give you a gun. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ? ..... Are you going to plead, "Please Miss, I don't want to do this. The boots hurt" ?

[@kimiohuynh8102]

We appreciate the kindness and humanity of the Ukrainian manners towards the captured Russian soldiers .God bless.🙏🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💙💛💙💛

[@doomoo5365]

Ukraine is trying to become members of the EU and eventually join NATO so they have to get rid of corruption and championed human rights

[@l.b.7543]

What about that one video which the Ukrainians murder a team of unarmed medics who were removing wounded Russians off the battle field. They did not even have a weapon. The Ukraines shit them with a missile

[@ChodaStanks]

This explains why in some of AFU offenses there was shootouts far in the russian rear areas, it was RU troops shooting it out with the gunners who wont let them retreat

[@Tigerfan50]

Maybe he'll join the Free Russian Legion and take the fight to Putty.

[@Valtellino]

🇮🇹🫶🏽🇺🇦🇪🇺🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️im praying for peace and stability in Ukraine. Wonderful peoples. Slava Ucraina

[@timoglock07]

The power of propaganda !!. It is crazy how a small group of people can control millions of people, without them even knowing they are controlled.

[@ganipower2011]

even if yöu have a legions of soldiers, if God permits you will be defeated like David and Goliath, David is so small compared to Goliath because Goliath was a giant but he killed goliath by using only a stone...

[@mho...]

its kinda human nature, isnt it?! look at all "empires" and religions & their triangle shaped powerstructures....some "do" & the rest does..

[@flipwood4897]

Generaltional brain washing will take time or a large shock to change mindsets. Looking at what your country's actions and realising that it is your responsibility to see what type of people you are will be terrible so most put their heads in the sand and hope it will just go away.

[@Short_Stars]

They probably told him they will beat the poop out of him and tortured if he didn't say what they want him to say. Propaganda

[@jeffphan8256]

@@Short_Stars he is speaking tooi fast to be repeating propaganda. his eyes would be locked onto a script to read. he isnt. these are things you can figure out on your own with a brain . if you had one

[@catalinacurio]

Such humanity is so important, Ukraine shows the world how to be humane and just how inhumane Putin is. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌻🌻🌻

[@loupgarou-dj3tm]

Ukraine has put a lot of effort into teaching the troops to maintain their humanity because they have to live with what they do now for the rest of their lives, and their people care about their future well-being. Russia has done the opposite.

[@jkhijirida]

Heroyam Slava!

[@NaggersandJoggers]

it is natural for Ukraine to behave with humanity, they didnt even start this war!

[@robm.4512]

IF that was Ukrainians. It’s YT and you have no real idea of the original source, or the agenda of whoever’s behind the channel that posted the vid. The assumption is your own. IF it was genuinely Ukrainians…All I can say is that there are a few bad ba5tards in every population, that does not make the entire population bad ba5tards. The main point is that the vast majority of Ukrainians wish to live in peace and wish to live in and build a better, fairer, safer, society for their children. The path they’ve chosen by common consensus is Democracy. They’re committed to that goal and “liberation” by Russian invasion has no part in achieving it. Slava Ukraini 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦

[@davidgray8089]

@@defcreator187 That was in 2007 and was three serial killers which every society has... the fact you had to go that far back sort of proves the OP point, buddy.

[@johnzuijdveld9585]

And slowly one by one 'enlightenment' happens! Slava Ukraine! 💙💛 Glory to the heroes🎖

[@TheLobohobo]

Good to hear Ukrainians are honorable men & women! All €urope will support the Ukraine, no matter what it takes. 🫡 🇩🇪🇺🇦✨

[@kz11377]

He seems like a thinking person, judging from his opinion on the matter

[@cecile-p]

More than most of the POW

[@mariadekelver2240]

Putin should be careful. The intelligence of each POW is getting better.

[@peterprentice9179]

of course you are treated like a human . . . Ukraine is civilized

[@MetalBackingTracks]

should be happy, he gets to keep his life

[@delpinsky]

The only sensible and smart thing Russian soldiers can do: surrendering! Living and understanding they were lied to, like idiots, like zombies, by the propaganda, for a decade. How quickly this war would end, if Russians surrendered in hundreds day by day.

[@sean900fps]

the very fact that Ukraine shows compassion to the russian solider .treats them as human beings . show the moral high ground held by Ukrainians .🙏👼🎖slava Ukraine ..🍺

[@andrewcarter504]

Moral correct spelling.

[@sean900fps]

@@andrewcarter504 thx fixed it 🥃🥃

[@SandmanAlpha4]

I'm happy to see that he can now see the truth.

[@philliplopez8745]

The true warrior knows that he has more in common with the man he faces then with the man who sent him there.

[@marlenfras5490]

Well done. Good reporting. Go Ukraine.

[@PragerFenster]

This man looks like he has a heart and a brain.

[@chazthethug]

Respect to that russian man for telling the truth. I hope you join the Russia Free Legion and fight back.

[@cats4terri]

Great interview, show how truly amazing the Ukrainian army is, we are so proud of you, you are civilized and humane after all they have done to you. SLAVA UKRAINE 💛💙💛💙

[@ablomodro]

always knew that supporting ukrainians was been on the right side of the history ..

[@1405annie]

What a interview..cant help but feel sorry for the guys who get forced to be used as cannonfudder..praying for you all in Ukraine 🙏🇺🇦🙏 from Holland 🙏🇺🇦🙏

[@bettingru]

same from England

[@smek22071975]

mee eens. dit deden ze ook heel veel tijdens de 2de wereld oorlog. zo triest dat mannen als putin enzo zo omgaan met hun mensen Slava Ukraini

[@davehill5503]

It's a pity that there countrymen won't get to see it and if they do, they don't believe it. These people are stronger then I would be in that situation. How can you not want to do horrible things to the animals that are doing this to your country and your people. Your humanity is amazing Ukraine, keep it up.

[@wmp3346]

That means you need to get a new leader and government,. Maybe they should have kept the Czar considering what has followed. What a hapless soulless country,

[@emailtat5860]

....same russian pshicopats; then and now... the better are back home scared , intimidated and controlled .... in dead line.

[@TalRohan]

I am pleased that they are treated well, it must be very difficult to come to terms with finding out they were on the aggressors side, of having been the ones doing exactly what the Russian heirarchy accuse the Ukranians of doing. At least he is safe now and will not have to do awful things just to survive.... Ukraines "I want to live" policy for the Russian people pleases me. Well done Ukraine

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

Ukraine abides by the Geneva Convention. Russia doesn’t

[@TalRohan]

@@ellenfaulkner7616 this is true. But I feel Ukraine has gone above and beyond the call of duty in an attempt to "rescue" soldiers/young men who don't want to be there

[@marvinc9994]

Showing kindness to the Enemy is _itself_ a powerful 'weapon' - albeit one that heals rather than hurts.

[@mishaillich9728]

He is right, they are treated as expendable, according to the count, more than 200,000 deaths of invaders!

[@elizabethc1039]

Good for him. Very honest comments.

[@blameitonthepixie9231]

Thank you so much for posting these interviews. SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇸❤🇺🇦

[@o.m.2188]

I wish this interview would be available in original language as well because many Russian living in Europe doesn't speak english but it's important that they understand everything he has said. Many Russians living abroad still watch RTV via satellite and they don't know what happens in reality. If its available somewhere I would be really appreciated, thanks!

[@oceanaxim]

Agreed, we are not the ones that actually need to hear this the most.

[@emailtat5860]

Why are they there then?!?

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

You can be sure that it is available in the original Russian on different channels, these translations are the hard part after all

[@vladolfputler9720]

the orc just got the "are we the baddies" moment 😆

[@jamesrjohanniii774]

Yeah welcome to the Western worlds reality and the geneva convention brother. Your lucky you nade it. SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦🌻🔱🇺🇦

[@micheletrimboli4231]

Putin is mad pazzo criminal 😂😂😂

[@philliplopez8745]

An honest plea to end the madness. Iwish him well .

[@geraldhagen2989]

The smallest book in the Russian National library ; A thousand years of being kind.

[@claudethibaudeau2714]

War is such a vicious event that no one needs and here's the country of Ukraine, although attacked wrongfully by an insane dictator, are acting much more human than Russia could ever act. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 💯🇨🇦

[@kebo57]

Saddest part is he'll eventually get back home (assuming he survives the war) and go about his business and do absolutely nothing to try and change his govt for the better. That holds true for all the russkie soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

[@felixalbion]

Sad fact is when he goes back he will probably be executed for treason. Russia can't let anyone speak the truth

[@truthsmiles]

We don't know that. He could become the next president of Russia. Imagine what kind of world we'd have then! Never give up hope that humanity can prevail.

[@richardmeyer4406]

At least he learned hies lesson. Hope when he goes home stays to be a different person and not to be a drunken , brainwashed Russian soldiers bastard again who rapes , kills etc.

[@roberthuxoll8500]

Where can I get the original untranslated video to spread this message in Ruzzia?

[@UATVEnglish]

It may get published on the FREEDOM TV Channel, youtube.com/@FREEDOM_TV

[@emailtat5860]

Man, you are for REAL ? WHAT ?

[@realcuteone]

@@emailtat5860 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKHdlaCYf8qXors

[@3markaw]

I just looked and it is on Freedom .... scroll down about five days ago from now.

[@rayjacob7473]

This man's face shows how happy he is to have surrendered.

[@Light-Eater]

Respect Sir, your actions bring me some hope in Russian nation.

[@zigorro3478]

Id be interested in longer form interviews with pows if possible

[@wickielila7180]

Volodymyr Zolkin has a bunch of POW interviews on his YT channel.

[@alimamybangura1399]

He is a great guy, a hero 👏 🙌 ❤️

[@czechultimatestyle]

Lets hope they wont exchange him back after publishing this video. Doubt he would be spared by russian army..

[@jonmacdiarmid3671]

Good to know a few of the occupants are decent and regret having taken part in this criminal act.

[@ivangohome]

What a shocker! The value of human life in russia was never that great...

[@mattking68]

"Are we the baddies?"

[@aspenenglish4976]

They’ll actually kill you? Hell is alive on earth. This sounds completely unreal!

[@N1rOx]

Unreal? This literally happened during WWII. It's not unreal, far from it. It's Russian military doctrine.

[@MIck-M]

WW1 The British officers pulled their pistol, blew the whistle and then shot anyone that would not go into the meat grinder. It was common and did keep discipline where now we have grown out of that - except russia who still worship the potato gods.

[@aspenenglish4976]

That’s truly awful. I have a friend that’s part Ukrainian and Russian but an American citizen. Alf’s,(majority Russians and Ukrainians) don’t want to kill each other. How awful to be forced to kill or be killed. I hate this but I cannot see a peaceful end.

[@davidlocklear8738]

Love unites. Hate devides. Love and decency can win an enemy over to your side.

[@nancygabionza4729]

In this because mostly russia is living a dictatorship behind putin leadership really not good this man is true hero

[@JosannaMonik]

Love will win over hate.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Indeed true. Machismo-sociopaths of Sparta met unit made of gay couples. Spartans broke and ran.

[@susansmith9263]

This war is not popular and becoming less so, evidenced by a growing number of military units, defying orders. In a leaked video, soldiers are challenging a General! Hope the defiance continues. 🙏💙💛🙏💙💛🙏

[@virginiaoflaherty2983]

In the Russian army most often the battalion commanders are captains and majors.

[@kellyconlon8769]

Major Respect for Ukrainian people the strength of this nation is pure xx with ❤ they serve together in any way they can xx All they've Endured each day from Russia is 😢 terrorist moves , Yet they only become more united in strength. They had no army so the Ukrainian nation stepped up and became Warriors!!! I watch in awe and pray for victory. I wish the other countries were doing more. I hope one day I can come to visit a free Ukraine 🇺🇦 to pay my Respect to the fallen xx the tears I spill yet I know not one from Ukraine, but the losses 💔 😢 This is a war that can only be won by Ukrainian Warriors and will be. All my love from England 🇬🇧

[@TonyM540]

Amazing how the prisoners understand so much…once they’ve been caught.

[@lupusdeum3894]

Being a ruZZian citizen, he is not used to human kindness.

[@Branca179]

💪GLÓRIA A UCRÂNIA ✌️🇺🇦🔱💙💛💫🙏❤️✨

[@jojob_clips269]

You are treated like a Human because YOU are a human. Not like Russians who treat their soldiers like a tool that can be disposed when not useful anymore

[@CharlieNickell]

Ok, get that guy a YT channel.

[@motte5962]

I can't wait for the Nuremberg Trials. Or The Hague as the case may be.

[@renecasiple9402]

Good Ukraine Slava Ukraine

[@shannonstraughan4383]

Thank you to the heroes for your humanity. I don't know how many of the Russian POWs are sincere in their comments but some have to be. I hope they share this with their family and friends when they are returned. Slava Ukraine! Glory to the heroes 🇱🇷🤝🇺🇦 We stand with you.

[@MDavis.A25]

Dam damn..

[@davidweyant9356]

During WWII Russian solders were killed with German bullets going forward and Russian bullets if they retreated.

[@romanheart8997]

You are Correct....a Well documented Fact!. My Wife's Father witnessed it "First Hand"....a Russian mass wave assault against a low ridge line Held by German Infantry. And when the assault failed and retreated the Germans saw and heard Russian machine guns Cutting down their own Troops by the Hundred!.

[@IsabeloConsulta-oh8xq]

The Holy Spirit guided him to rightness.

[@nyyotam4057]

So when you return these prisoners in an exchange for your prisoners, they return to Russia and tell their fellow soldiers that they can surrender. A win-win.

[@robertbate5790]

Such savagery for no good cause !! We want Ukraine to win, but Russia has lost so much too. There are good people there too who are denied the right to be good 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@flipwood4897]

Indeed. However as a whole the Russian people will need to reckon with their own historical past and present. Until they do the good people cannot come to the fore, and its the good people who have to drive the change.

[@brokendad2222]

The time comes when the good people have to make decisions about changes.

[@emailtat5860]

...by their self.

[@robertbate5790]

@@flipwood4897 Back to the future 1912

[@kennedyjames007]

Nuts

[@richarddarcy6945]

Good transcription translation. Even he realizes there is no changing their soviet servitude mentality. They will keep marching in. They are short of machinery. Slava Ukraine!

[@jennifers6435]

🇺🇦🌸❤

[@hanschouwman4536]

Its difficult since the internet,to determine whether it is fake or real news.

[@malindafrank.028]

❤🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦❤

[@mikesahle1193]

Thank you 🙏 for translating ☝️sometimes it’s readable from there Owen face ☝️great ☝️witness for 🇺🇦👏👏👏👍🎥

[@hazydreamer7965]

A very lucky man. Welcome to the free world and western style living. How about not returning to home? A unique possibility to stay and change your life. Slava Ukraini.

[@jillagre6937]

Ukrainian army are well descipline and they treat everyone humanly.they are not like russian who are savage an inhumane.GOD bless ukraine❤❤

[@birtybonkers8918]

Ukranian army has been found committing horrendous acts of abuse on Russian POWs. Russians have been treating Ukranian POWs extremely humanely, mercenaries, maybe not.

[@bridgetagbee-bamfo4351]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@tonytorres3911]

I honestly I feel sorry for the Russian soldiers.

[@moneymay6324]

Slava Ukraini

[@Chavacano]

Храни Боже Україну. Нехай воскресне Україна. UA💙💛

[@Li.Siyuan]

Poor translation at 3:25 - " If we were from the colony..." should be "Had we come from prison..."

[@davisworth5114]

God have mercy on all of Putin's victims and may God have mercy on us all.

[@BillSaltbush]

If there were such a thing as god, this calamity would not be happening. Your god will not help you . . . in anything.

[@peagames2002]

@@BillSaltbush For both sides. Mortal matters are for mortals. God is to judge the sins we have done and determine the punishment.

[@BillSaltbush]

You didn't read me, @@peagames2002. Just once more, I'll say it. There's no such thing as a god. A cultural brain-washing, just to keep you in check.

[@dinkasidic2198]

So sad I feel for the Russians taken and thrown into front lines they don’t deserve that at least this guy is honest and proves humanity makes a difference we have to be better than them Slava Ukraine

[@MrSpasticdancer]

ukrainians and russians are one people? they couldn't be anymore different!! ukraines entire mantra is about freedom and humanity while russia has never known such things

[@DikTrom]

even for revenge sake the human treatment works best for the long run

[@U.H8]

💙💙💙💙💪🏻💪🏻💛💛💛💛

[@orchidhouse297]

What a difference between Ukraine and Russian attitudes. Who are the real animals?

[@jennyvanwyk4796]

O dear I

[@suzannefarrington4143]

I'm so concerned for a society--the Russians--where they've become deadened to human emotion and suffering. How can they be integrated back into a civilized world?

[@maxsoon1097]

Better stay and lives in Ukraine. Don't go back to Russia. There is No guarantee you will have another day.

[@user-in3ik3st5b]

Ukraine Deserves Great Respect, Great Victory, Better Weapons, Better Health Care and a Better Future. Soldiers of Evil Putin Must Quickly Surrender Peacefully and Properly Without Fighting To Save Themselves and their Fellow Humans Especially Heroic Ukrainians.