Ukrainian woman offers seeds to Russian soldiers so 'sunflowers grow when they die'

A woman is being hailed on social media after she confronted a heavily armed Russian soldier and offered him sunflower seeds - so that flowers would grow if he died there on Ukraine’s soil.
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'You’re occupants, you’re fascists,' she shouts, standing about a metre from the soldier. 'Take these seeds and put them in your pockets so at least sunflowers will grow when you all lie down here'
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[@switch12345678]

This is what the West is going to war with today: with feminism and symbolic politics. bla bla bla

[@m-hqxio7783]

What a brave woman 🇺🇦❤🇨🇦

[@scrimshaw5647]

молодцы солдаты за контроль

[@cacab6884]

Ova ili he luda ili placena da ovo of glumi.

[@m-hqxio7783]

@@ExtremeRidersJodhpur Kremlin bot detected

[@tagbubeatz4546]

This woman has more balls than all the world leaders put together!

[@auroraborealis757]

Holy truth

[@iskrambolpetot2329]

Why do you think you will live when other countries join the war? Sunflower seed is bigger than your brain

[@sarthakjaiswal5864]

I came here to write that same comment

[@winnieid2727]

So true

[@itsyooboii1464]

Biden doesn't even know he's alive. Please forgive him

[@evanmartini8299]

I can tell you as a veteran that guy doesn’t want to be there and doesn’t believe in the cause but if he disobeys his life will be ruined

[@kakaomilch5905]

Instead he ruins the life of others in the name of a tyrant, granting him more power to do the same to more and more people

[@user-oi6gr8xw9h]

He can defect and seek asylum

[@user-oi6gr8xw9h]

@Exotictropicz plenty of Russians are surrendering too

[@evanmartini8299]

@@kakaomilch5905 then go to Ukraine and help… you’re not doing much help to Ukraine sitting here in the comment sections telling soldiers how to think

[@Jmdaboii]

@@kakaomilch5905 ok tel him what to do not all soldiers have a choice if he stays there and stop fighting he would get hunted by both his russian comrades and the ukranian army

[@aluisious]

"You are occupiers! You are enemies!" You gotta give this guy the smallest slice of credit because he just quietly said "yes"

[@The_Scouts_Code]

He probably doesn’t want to be there.

[@diogenescinico]

@@The_Scouts_Code He joined the Army to play poker, right?

[@dragutintheslav-veliki790]

@@diogenescinico technically yes, but only lives are at stake, all in?

[@eduardochiscuet3146]

@@diogenescinico isnt military service mandatory I Russia?

[@martab_]

@@eduardochiscuet3146 it is

[@Solbm27]

10 months into the war, and no one has come back to the prophetic words of this woman with ovaries of steel. This has aged like the finest of wines. Respect.

[@Jyshrii]

I love that metaphor "ovaries of steel"! Much better than the usual one bringing women to men's level. Kudos.

[@Solbm27]

@@Jyshrii 💯

[@geneil26]

10 months later and there are over 100k new sunflower plants in Ukraine

[@Bee-tj8gc]

I think only people in the west would celebrate "overuse of steel" of a woman yelling at a dude who Doesn't have a choice in the matter Maybe the west should start a mandatory draft again. Nobody would ever think "overies of steel" again

[@HiRobert]

​@@geneil26 Update: Rapidly approaching 200K.

[@nicholaskotlarczyk9083]

After seeing many of the encounters between the Russian soldiers and Ukrainian citizens, you can tell a lot of the soldiers are only there because they were forced to be there.

[@antoninaprokofeva4663]

Они контрактники. Или солдаты Америки, Франции другие, очень хотели быть в Ираке, Афганистане и других расхераченых демократией странах?

[@noname-zv5gb]

Forced by putin?

[@arouf-sourire4657]

@@noname-zv5gb no by the pope

[@noname-zv5gb]

@@arouf-sourire4657 who is the pope?

[@JustSay1221]

@@noname-zv5gb твой папа в могиле

[@outspoken5808]

Honestly, I feel so bad for that soldier. He isn't disagreeing with her, but he can't do anything about it without risking his own life.

[@thedragonfaequeen]

And probably also the life of his family in Russia.

[@MiguelCarvalhoSantos]

true

[@100SubsNoVideos69]

@@bricmpt they probably don't have a choice.

[@woiowoiow190]

You die for what you believe for or live to see yourself become the villain.

[@100SubsNoVideos69]

@@woiowoiow190 exactly.

[@lisaatplay]

This Ukrainian woman's dialogue and actions are the epitome of courage; she is an inspiration.

[@JJORIS4199]

Not really that poor guy just has to be there and she is cussing at him he’s trying to be nice worst case scenario he would shoot her

[@sourabhchakraborty4853]

I have to admire the soldier for his calm nature in that situation.

[@wintertrooper7918]

Cause he agrees with everything she says he don't want to be there

[@user-jf8pj7wb5n]

@@wintertrooper7918 Don't invent. I know Russian, I know with what intonation he speaks and I understand the words that he inserts between the words of the Ukrainian lady, which were not translated. He does not agree with her, but does not want to get into a conflict with her. These soldiers are contractors, they knew what they were getting into.

[@wintertrooper7918]

@@user-jf8pj7wb5n smells like a Russian bot

[@user-jf8pj7wb5n]

@@wintertrooper7918 Think what you want. To argue with people who do not know that words and actions can be interpreted in different ways, and also that everyone has their own opinion, I don'twant. Honestly, this is the first time I hear the word "bot" in my direction.

[@jakebak3008]

Poor guy, he sounds like he doesn’t want to be there, he just wants to be with his wife/family

[@mikequantum9835]

Exactly. It seems very few people has noticed that.

[@WOWTODAZ]

EXACTLY, and that goes for most of the russian soldiers, we only can hope this de escalates

[@ivansych8956]

And still they are here murdering innocent people. Russian soldiers who are really against the war are surrendering.

[@yc3692]

@@ivansych8956 thing is you have to sign a contract once you join the army, and disobedience in the army is a serious offence

[@soujanyaroy535]

@@ivansych8956 honestly even their hands are tied they can't really go against putin Or they will put themselves and their family in danger, many ppl in Russia don't want this war even many soldiers but theirs nothing they can do

[@BathtubBass]

You can tell Russian soldier's hearts aren't in this.

[@pecenapurica2618]

Yes

[@stev866]

Did you not see that they found alot of Russian soldiers on tinder and grindr during the invasion. They Ukrainian government used their it to determine the locations of their troops. It was trending on Twitter

[@praha338]

If the soliders knew the reason they were there, they would stop fighting

[@simsrock9982]

@@stev866 you said what now?!?!

[@electricdazz]

@@stev866 I thought they weren't allowed to have phones?

[@kanwarkajla]

I like professionalism shown by the soldier when u have the power and still you show patience that is appreciable

[@zekezeikitsune2339]

Well put, regardless of the circumstances, he only wanted to deescalate the situation.

[@thedoctorairsoft6813]

@@zekezeikitsune2339 Ye that lady was pretty much being a total Karen

[@MarkyMark2177]

@@thedoctorairsoft6813 sometimes it’s okay to be a Karen

[@thedoctorairsoft6813]

@@MarkyMark2177 I have zero respect for that Woman. What an awful person.

[@orahovavucichitlerdacicgoe7223]

@@thedoctorairsoft6813 I think you have no respect for yourself or your country neither..

[@AshleyHolms]

The Russian soldiers were so polite and calm.... I'm impressed. 🌹🌹🌹

[@Mm4riii]

This has even more meaning behind it because sunflower is the national flower of ukraine

[@batwoman8194]

Right on spot!

[@sasha8982]

That's the whole reason, why are you acting like this is revolutionary Edit: IG all of your support for ukraine was nullified because you no nothing of the country and it's people and are just saying what you say to fit in 🙄. Go research instead of being ashamed

[@angelbrigg]

I had no idea.

[@gaian5950]

Wow didn't know

[@laserbeamchaser]

@@sasha8982 i did not know either it gives me layers to this.

[@indridcole7071]

When a soldier invading a country is politely saying, “let’s not escalate this” that says a lot about how he feels in regards to being there. I wonder how many more Russian soldiers are thinking this is some bullsh@#?🤔

[@PuRe_AdDicT]

Ask the soldiers that ran over the guy in the car with a tank what they think about it

[@EdU-od5ec]

it doesn't say anything about how he feels being there. He's politely saying he doesn't want to shoot her.

[@phantomfox4317]

@@jbently5303 That why the Russian army fired unguided or poorly guided ordnance into a residential building?

[@underwatch697]

@@PuRe_AdDicT when was that?

[@t.v.7886]

What about US soldiers in Iraq, Syria, Serbia, Vietnam? Dozens other countries. We’re US soldiers so polite?

[@reflex3099]

The soldier: Behaves with a civilian and shows respect. People in the comments: Omg the soldier doesn't want to be there and make 50 other assumptions.

[@wasserman7273]

He does not show respect, he doesn't want to be on camera

[@egor.okhterov]

@@wasserman7273 He could have made that camera disappear along with the woman. She's lucky he's not american bringing democracy.

[@davidw.2791]

@@egor.okhterov Or literally any other war in the 20th century.

[@FD-wl7xq]

Search up russian Pows,you can clearly realize that most russian soldiers don’t even want to be here,it’s all putin,not the soldiers,and I’m surprised on how putin never got killed yet since his already done bad stuff before this

[@MrPumpkinDuck]

the soldiers DONT want to be there, they were lied to and forced into it. if you're ignorant on the topic at hand dont speak on it.

[@carrie7557]

I hope the war will stop as soon as possible😢 People have lost their home, families, friends. 🙏🏼Be Safe!

[@rorz999]

It's not a war. It's an invasion

[@katja3152]

@@rorz999 An invasion is a war!

[@svme5921]

@@rorz999 Ok dude, World Invasion 2...

[@ICHIBAN722]

lol

[@anordkiri6207]

Respect To Woman's Courage. Respect to the Soldier's calmness.

[@XiELEd4377]

@@user-qq1db2wj1v it reminds me of the story my father said about my grandfather when the japanese were mapping out the country. The japanese said that they may be friends now, but might turn into enemies tomorrow.

[@miguelpadeiro762]

@@broeisi That's really not true. This professionalism is found in pretty much every modern army, every country has the professional "british royal guard"-like soldier and every army has the wolf hiding in a shepard's clothing waiting to wreak havoc

[@przemysawcwiek8306]

@@broeisi how you can call russian soldiers professionals when they shot hospitals and schools

[@anordkiri6207]

@@broeisi No. USA won't... Don't Make False Assumptions. Lets Spread ☮️ Stop War, Save Lives ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@---------c5741]

@@przemysawcwiek8306 give me proof? A video source link any?

[@dondog3123]

This breaks me, the womans anger is justified and shes courageous enough to talk to these soldies simply because of the blind hatred she have and it shoes she doesnt care about the consequences and judging by the soldiers calmness, its like they really dont wanna be there, but still chose to regardless because thats what they were told to do because they are not allowed to disobey, this is pure tragedy for both russians soldiers and the people of ukrainian

[@Maxim0885]

потому что солдаты там не для того чтобы убивать, а для того чтобы сменить опасный для России режим. Хотели бы убивать, то бомбили бы как в Сирии кварталами.

[@cluster4583]

What in the world do u think they joined the military for

[@user-mm9bb5ee6o]

@@cluster4583 Russia has mandatory military conscription - a lot of the soldiers will be kids just out of school, with no choice to be there

[@TheDragonfriday]

If he disobey it will ruin his life.

[@staple_boi]

It's blatantly obvious that it wasn't courage she was showing it was stupidity at it's finest not realizing how the situation could get worse and escalated.

[@McGovern1981]

Almost a year later and what she said is creepy! Thank you Ukraine for standing for something!

[@jahanhoggarth1129]

"semechki" , roasted sunflower seeds, is what we grew up with and it's always a start of a conversation. This is the first time I see sunflower seeds, semechki to be put in this context and this is it , this war is so deeply ingrained in minds that's something so innocent and something we could all relate to, is now something to burry

[@travisthornton1792]

Ukrainian woman: “You are occupiers. You are enemies” Russian soldier: “Yes”

[@pseudophp]

LOL he knows whats up

[@hoshyro]

@@pseudophp More like he knows it's a waste of time trying to argue with a mad lady... I get it Russia invaded Ukraine but the guys don't really have a say in it, it's quite obvious he doesn't like being there

[@mrb2643]

Occupy u say 🇮🇱

[@dustanddeath3985]

@@hoshyro if he has the conviction of the truth, he would defect. He has a choice.

[@idontevenhaveapla7224]

@@hoshyro I'd say she's justified in being a little "mad". But ofcourse the youtube commentator sitting comfortably away from violence disagrees....

[@thevinmeister5015]

This soldier is clearly trying to do the minimum possible to avoid being charged for war crimes for a war he likely doesn't care for in the first place.

[@figiharris8929]

You can’t charge nukes with war crimes my friend

[@tweedle634]

@@figiharris8929 Straight facts... once putins back is against the wall the whole world will lose.

[@rosinantedonquixotte9307]

it's funny how they cover this woman and forget about the thousands pleading ukranian military to stay away from residential areas it's funnier how the military places heavy artillery between schools and houses in ukraine then blames russia for the damage that occurs

[@NymbusCumulo928]

@@rosinantedonquixotte9307 It's the same thing Russia did in WW2 . . . when they were invaded by fascists. Stop defending the fascists.

[@rosinantedonquixotte9307]

@@NymbusCumulo928 the best part is how Putin went and said that those same fascists are gonna invite fire from Russian side then blame the civilian casualties on Russia Then those same fascists placed their military and artillery among residential areas, apartment and schools then started blaming Russia for damage against those areas and the civilians ( whom they ban from leaving the battlefield)

[@msavina9129]

I wonder where this woman is today, and I wonder if her words eventually have come to haunt these Russians by now. 8/2022. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@tomashgadynski539]

This anonymous Lady will go down in history books. Slava Ukraini!

[@comrademoshi1028]

i genuinely feel bad for the russians soldiers forced into this conflict… you could hear in his voice that he doesn’t want to be there…

[@gabrieldantas63]

You could hear in his voice that he cares for these people and that's why he's there.

[@calypsosgarden203]

@@gabrieldantas63 WHAT?!?!?

[@danmal333]

@@gabrieldantas63 respect

[@user-yz7ek8fj5i]

@@gabrieldantas63 Русские похожи по характеру на азиатов, что им скажут то и делают плохое это или хорошее

[@nessus5445]

@@gabrieldantas63 ??

[@bag3lmonst3r72]

This has a whole new layer of meaning to it when you find out that sunflowers are the Ukrainian national flower. 🇺🇦🌻🇺🇦🌻🇺🇦🌻

[@xchino0427]

That's crazy. That lady knew what she was saying

[@Zombie_Dingo]

Amazing and inspiring.

[@brendafaithful8267]

Oh man!!

[@ykucb]

@@xchino0427 nah she was just rambling

[@calmondey4214]

@@ykucb oh believe me, you'd be also "rambling" if soldiers would invade your homeland.

[@africa_explained_tv]

Nearly a year has passed, I hope she's well. Viva Ukraine.

[@1amelka]

I wonder were his sunflower is growing!

[@thepr1ntgnome430]

@@1amelka in your a$$ and thanx for the 6.2 billion tax dollars

[@oxiumoron]

Not really. She's in jail and about to be tried for "extremism" for those words

[@africa_explained_tv]

@@oxiumoron How is she in jail? Haven't Ukrainians liberated that area?

[@oxiumoron]

@@africa_explained_tv She lives in the city of Henichesk, Kherson region. It is right on the border with Crimea

[@godsmacked1000]

I hope she is still alive and when all this is over she is remembered forever. 🇺🇦 🌻

[@PaulM745]

She is LEGEND! Another Ukrainian hero!

[@morestryster]

She is already remembered: The sunflower on the Pink Floyd Hey,Hey, rise up cover is a direct reference to her.

[@sadafhusain2059]

That lady is right beyond doubt but props to the soldier for not taking any aggressive steps judging how many soldiers in enemy land wouldn't think twice and there are such examples as well.

[@hannahdyson7129]

Hes on camera Let's see how they behave off of it

[@VV-zi5ut]

so shes saying go to grave and take the seed with u and u say thats right.

[@hightiernub1313]

Well they're not there to shoot Civilians.

[@maxfernandes8559]

This comment section will soon end up with more praise for the Russian soldier who didn't retaliate than the old Ukrainian woman who ran her mouth against him.

[@MikeJones-rm8xm]

What are you talking about it was a unarmed woman. Where's is the threat?

[@arjen20]

That soldier just want to live in peace, and the woman has the right to vent her frustrations on that soldier too. This video is just so powerful it just tells two people that doesn't want the war.

[@markart157]

100%

[@theagnosticdeist3373]

💯

[@beyondrecall9446]

of course he doesn't want war, but he wasn't just put there, they're not obliged to serve.. At least after this, the bloodshed that took 13.000 lives already will end

[@d3r4g45]

no one can force him to be there if he does not want to. those are the lessons from the Nuremberg trials from WW2. 1. each individual solider has the personal choice and responsibility. 2. there will be no war if the personnel refuses to esecute the orders. 3. doing what he was told to do is not a reason or excuse 4. horrors of wars can be avoided if they simply refuse.

[@taki0ps230]

@@d3r4g45 while true in theory in practice its not viable, its similar to if you were in a hallway with 10 others and the man at the other end carried a chainsaw, the 10 of you could overpower him but would you be willing to run straight into that chainsaw in that effort?

[@boyalonso7731]

5 months ago. Today sunflowers grow well.

[@vanman724]

This has aged VERY well...

[@WaqarAhmed-qg6ur]

A citizen who has the courage to speak the right thing. Also a soldier who was well trained and ordered not to take advantage of the situation. Hats off to both humans.

[@brewen_lmrch]

@The Heart That's called education. The training start when you are 0, most of the time.

[@imlivingunderyourbed7845]

@The Heart Considering all the war crimes in pretty much every war in the past, it's not so crazy to want to make sure that all soldiers from both sides could keep their humanity.

[@babyramses5066]

@The Heart sometimes sadly yes. This war and all wars are pretty inhuman. I still have hope that many Russians including this soldier don't wanna invade Ukraine like this but sadly he must go where he is sent as a soldier.

[@97I30T]

I actually feel a bit sorry for the soldier. I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't want to be there and doesn't want to fight, but he's just doing what he has been ordered to do. There are probably countless Russian soldiers who feel absolutely horrible about invading Ukraine.

[@kevinmoran325]

She has the right to act that way . But let’s not forget that it isn’t the soldiers fault , he’s there it’s his government.

[@kcoding20]

The soldier did not misbehave and very politely took the criticism from the old lady. You don't see this anywhere in the world. May there be peace.

[@notundermywatch3163]

This soldier doesn't want to be there and deep down he knows she's right.

[@sevendoubleodex]

old lady?

[@josephedric4081]

@@notundermywatch3163 More like he knows he's on camera.

[@lyrixo]

@@josephedric4081 tell me you are not that silly, who thinks that just recording this in middle of an war is something to be concerned about.

[@RDM221]

Of course they do not missbehave, they are not american soldiers. Ohh I am so sorry, did I say that right now? American soldiers are heroes of course xD

[@rassager4877]

A real professional soldier 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽respect

[@bojegospodi9010]

After this war is over, I have no idea how these two nations will coexist together. I just don´t see this after everything that is happening. They will hate each other

[@natural997]

"Let's not escalate this situation please." Is the softest threat I've ever heard an armed person say. Edit: Sure, he may not want to be there, but he's complicit in the invasion. Imagine an armed stranger walking into your home, then they tell you not to "escalate the situation" whenever you ask why they are there. Remember that this soldier is on the offensive, seizing land.

[@aminubk]

Didn’t think it was a threat, if he is human at all he will feel bad about whats going on and genuinely doesn’t want to escalate

[@richardnixon7248]

@@aminubk he's only one soldier. The rest are doing the usual Russian war crimes.

[@ironkcoony]

He showed more compassion than the goons that faced the truckers in Canada.

[@Miguel-jr3gb]

@@richardnixon7248 Dude, you literally say "The rest are doing the usual Russian war crimes" and your name is Richard Nixon

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

The soldier doesnt even want to fight.

[@CASHPABLOG]

this video is sickening, i feel empathy for both the soldier and the woman

[@cecilkeith1951]

Yes, it's sickening how Russia invaded a sovereign nation.

[@yungxristt]

@@cecilkeith1951 u do realize whether they like it or not they were forced to? Their entire family is at risk, so stop acting like u can do what's right when all ur doing is sitting in a comment section

[@cecilkeith1951]

@@yungxristt I agree, you're not doing much either

[@yungxristt]

@@cecilkeith1951 never said I was, but im not the one acting like what they're doing is their choice

[@fearnach]

@SharkTank Ah, yes, the ad hominem. A classic.

[@dargeo1406]

I hope she is ok now. True hero and a symbol of Ukrainian spirit. 🌎❤️🇺🇦

[@doordiegreatindia5366]

Thanks to soldier that she is standing there and able to speak freely

[@Piltribus]

this scene perfectly illustrates the absurdity of ALL war: the soldier is sorry to do what is imposed on him and we know that all the dead will have been useless in less than 20 years

[@AeKay1]

no

[@lavender_queso]

pretty much. thousands, possibly millions will all die. and for what? for another war to break out in a few years? sadly, yes

[@baneblackguard584]

well if they'd taken the seeds from her at least they'd make nice flowers

[@kookykoruc1827]

@@baneblackguard584 I don't think sunflowers grow like that, also idk your intention with this comment but please understand the situation before wishing death to someone Or don't wish at all

[@jIguess]

@@AeKay1 dafuq u smokin?

[@TheKlownchez]

Just this one encounter has driven home how closely related these people are. You can hear it in their voices. The woman sounds more betrayed than anything else, no fear, not even pure hatred, just deep disappointment. And the soldier doesn't sound angry or even condescending. He just has an air of "Just doing my job, ma'am." This must just feel like a civil war.

[@user-zg6vq8ne3v]

Это кино от цру.

[@mantosh56]

@@user-zg6vq8ne3v According to your logic, The whole world should be an "CIA MOVIE* eh....

[@Hjartulv]

The woman sounds irritated at most.

[@Pheer777]

Most russians and ukrainians have family in both countries. This is purely a war of Putin and his security apparatus - which will now likely face the same fate as Gaddafi or Hitler’s highest officers post Ww2

[@user-ii8cb9kq1m]

The soldier sounds awkward and guilty.

[@furzendeseinhorn8433]

This aged well.

[@Agent1W]

For a woman that didn't go heeled, she ran her mouth kinda reckless, didn't she?

[@user-ow6he8bj9n]

Бля,что случилось год назад?

[@houseplant1016]

why what happened

[@irisfilmproductions]

Pray for both Russia and Ukraine, but curse the politicians

[@SariniyaKiyu]

Love that people are also noticing the soldier too. Let us never forget there is one crazed man leading all others and he is the person to blame for this situation, not all the Russians.

[@theselector4733]

Biden?

[@gja822]

Unlawful orders must not be executed.

[@RedstoneCriper]

@@gja822 Как вы себе это представляете? Выйдет один и ничего не будет, выйдут сотни и ничего не будет... Нет в России толковой оппозиции, а без лидера ничего не случится, максимум стихийные восстания.

[@gja822]

@@RedstoneCriper just saying that these soldiers and their generals are guilty

[@SOMSQA]

Вы про Байдена ?

[@eiite4578]

Not even the soldiers want to be there, you can tell in his voice. It's always the leaders, not the soldiers who are the villain's.

[@lukebeakum1316]

The leaders should send their own sons and daughters to fight instead of sending other people's sons and daughters.

[@guicaldo7164]

There's a ton of soldiers that committed horrific war crimes though. I don't think those can be called victims. War brings out both the best and the worst in people, and sadly often people are turned into monsters, if they weren't already. Just saying, I don't think we should be letting the soldiers that committed war crimes off the hook. Everyone else... yeah, none of this is their fault.

[@davidw.2791]

The old lady had every right to curse him. It is the internet audience that solely focuses on the death threat in a vacuum that concerns me.

[@arhael3594]

You can tell nothing from his voice, you are projecting.

[@eiite4578]

@@arhael3594 Maybe your just bad at reading people, it's not a skill everyone has.

[@law-11]

An impactful moment highlighting the human element of the war, that I imagine will be discussed and debated over in the decades to come. A resilient and patriotic woman doing what she can against an invader following orders. Despite his feelings on the issue, can still show restraint and respect. He will remember this moment for as long as he lives.

[@rosinantedonquixotte9307]

it's funny how they cover this woman and forget about the thousands pleading ukranian military to stay away from residential areas it's funnier how the military places heavy artillery between schools and houses in ukraine then blames russia for the damage that occurs

[@davidw.2791]

@@rosinantedonquixotte9307 The old lady had every right to curse him. It is the internet audience that solely focuses on the death threat in a vacuum that concerns me.

[@Ignash]

@@rosinantedonquixotte9307 Ukrainian can place artilery anywhere they want, it's their land.

[@wai828]

@@rosinantedonquixotte9307 9 months later. Russia is now shelling everything it can in Ukraine, even when there are no soldier nearby. Sounds like Ukrainians were right even back then.

[@solarpixiejournals]

Ummm, I think the curse worked.

[@dallasjamison7072]

This woman is a badass! The fact she wasn't intimidated by armed Russian soldiers is further evidence of the bravery of the Ukranian people.Sending prayers for your safety.

[@skyetic5775]

Or she knows she’s just old and a women and they would literally be demons if they did anything to her

[@sherdil3717]

If a guy had said this he would get beat up. The only reason she can run her mouth is because its a lady

[@suhailbhat1996]

Yes she has bigger bal ls than Boris and Biden

[@muttley8818]

She has more balls than some guys I know.

[@rickrick5041]

Prayers are great but how about some military aid after a warning to Putin?

[@maheshkote1368]

Hats off to the lady's balls and soldier's calmness and patience!!

[@buahsalak82]

If this happen in Iraq u never see this granny live kicking anymore

[@maheshkote1368]

@@Mr.BR15 are you Russian?!

[@djpollo2474]

@@Mono-gr8xj bro what? That's delusional man...

[@gorilla-grip-pussy-support7976]

That solider doesn’t deserve praise for doing the bare minimum of not shooting her up. She’s a civilian expressing anger at the mass genocide of her people. He should’ve known that this was on the cards when he signed up, Putin is a madman. Any cause in his army would be one of innocents being slaughtered.

[@jasonshin7056]

She doesn't have any 😏

[@thethreestrikes3951]

I love how he still respect her and tell her to please go away

[@Scum101proof]

Well that soldier is more than likely dead now.

[@thVatnikSuperbonkerRgt]

Die Sonnenblumen werden zur Zeit geerntet, ja

[@mt_101]

The russian soldier seems like he doesnt want to be there. Very likely doing his military service and been caught up in doing something awful. Got to feel for everyone involved other than the ones making decisions.

[@naltun4702]

Word

[@Bitchslapper316]

I don't think they want to be there. According to one of the Ukrainian diplomats in the U.S when this kicked off a Russian platoon surrendered to Ukrainian forces and said they had no idea they were being sent to fight Ukrainians when they were deployed.

[@TheNegaduck]

Actually, no. He looks like a man who doesn't want to dispute.

[@Bitchslapper316]

@@TheNegaduck aKtUaLlY

[@OrganMusicYT]

If they didnt want to be there they wouldn't have gone. They always have the option of turning against it.

[@777kiya]

Hats off to the soldier for his humanity, and for the woman for her bravery. Russia and Ukraine are not enemies. I pray no more people die Cuz of this war

[@vincentyeo88]

Their enemies are coming from the West!

[@Old_Man_Pete]

@@Goobiiz 🤞

[@sbakernyc5761]

@@vincentyeo88 lolool

[@vincentterraneo263]

He's standing in a country that he helped invade, but yes he chose not to do anything to this one woman, very humain

[@justwookievuk4428]

@@Goobiiz the real enemy are the politics!

[@starrk_sama]

The Russian dude was calm and responsible.

[@JN-xb6pq]

Russian soldiers are still human beings. Soldiers everywhere do what they are told to do no matter what state they serve.

[@branco5455]

Oh yeah, the guys that destroyed whole buildings and killed many ukrane citizens are protected by this "everyone is a human and make mistakes" law?

[@leonelegender]

@@branco5455 a war will have casualties, should we hate all americans cause all of the atrocities they did in the last 20 years alone? You can bet US killed more civilians than the Russian did.

[@geld1gelld422]

@@leonelegender 👍

[@nexli5130]

@@leonelegender 👍

[@Mayorofoffice]

​@@branco5455👍🏼

[@Monalisa77753]

Everyone appreciates her bravery. In my view, he says each word with kindful and respect. Politicians decides, soldiers suffers. He is not supposed to be there, instead with his family.

[@mistercarousel1872]

@@poopyanalbumhole by invading a country that is not in NATO? Whatever you're smoking, quit it before its to late.

[@draupnir9748]

@@poopyanalbumhole get back in your box troll 🤡

[@tomorrowisanotherday12]

@@poopyanalbumhole yeah yeah. If he were invading your country, you'd be 💩 your pants.

[@Alex722]

He could have never joined the army and find other ways to make an income.

[@noobguy9973]

@@Alex722 Military service is mandatory in most countries and disobediance is a punishable offense even in places like US so yeah he really doesn't have a choice.

[@eogg25]

You can tell that the soldiers are there because they were ordered there. Thats a soldiers life, he joined or was drafted to protect Russia, not fight Russians and Ukrainians.

[@maroskubal5662]

He should be in Russia if the job is protection of Russia.. No offence to the troops. But this is ridiculous... Prays for Ukraine!

[@martamackowicz2187]

protect from what?

[@FidoZip1988]

Soliers have an obligation to their own concience. You can say no and refuse to go.

[@bozman6787]

@@FidoZip1988 not in Russia.

[@googlefaps5883]

@@FidoZip1988 dumb comment. U never studied history bro? U think Russia is a place or in fact nearly any country where u can just say I don’t want to and not expect consequences?

[@ilcielorosso6074]

That dude doesn't even wanna be there

[@Norcal1990]

sorry that women is dumb the soldier was professional and kept calm!

[@banyasimpson07]

Can't read comments from men here supporting these cruel men....are u guys really came out from a woman??

[@holycrab6316]

I feel really bad for some of the soldiers. They really didn't have a choice and had to go there.

[@cecilkeith1951]

Yeah that's unfortunate but I feel worse for the kids getting slaughtered.

[@striker1539]

​@@cecilkeith1951 civilians suffer in every war. They get injured,die,lose something valuable or someone they love. This happens. On both sides.

[@cecilkeith1951]

@@striker1539 Glad you agree that Russia should stop their invasion.

[@ebanydwayne1357]

@@striker1539 This whole situation appears to be very one sided though

[@striker1539]

@@ebanydwayne1357 not really. However,war is not an option.

[@eddie955]

Just a soldier doing his job. I felt this one. The soldier doesn't wanna do this to her or her country but he has his orders. And she is making sure he appreciates her position. This so powerful.

[@yetnot2881]

If the soldier doesn’t want to do it than he should refuse to even if it means jail time unless he doesn’t really care about killing innocent people for the self proclaimed KING

[@higher395]

@@yetnot2881 it's his job, he have family

[@whackle7378]

@@yetnot2881 that’s easy for you to say, sitting behind a computer screen

[@Chopperdriver]

I vaz chust following orders

[@karlharvey4806]

So many problems happen from people that are just following orders, its 2022 and we're living by the rules of 500bc

[@joshuaelek]

Omg - the irony of his last words. “You came here uninvited.”

[@azbugman1]

The woman is a warrior!

[@PCGamesAndTek]

I have developed an absolute love and respect for the Ukrainian people.

[@Fernando-cz4tb]

Same. I want to get married with a Ukrainian beautiful woman know lol

[@starseed8087]

Me too and I lost every respect for russian people!

[@DT-Wise]

@@starseed8087 Hey Russia doesn’t agree with the decision to invade Ukraine too you know?

[@justinmacarrhur1924]

@@Fernando-cz4tb shut up, you don t deserve such women.

[@mobilelegenduk3325]

@@starseed8087 Who cares who you respect? Your nato can do one trying to put missiles near the Russian border, and they thought they could mess with Putin, wrong.

[@tanimowosunkanmi4028]

Courage (the Ukrainian woman) meets self control (the Russian soldier). The world needs peace!

[@kobura8977]

Maybe he should go back and practice self control in his own country and not hers.

[@TheBirdThatKnowsWhatsGood]

@@kobura8977 It's not his decision to be there.

[@dlrsa2]

Only after we got rid of people TOO GREEDY of power then there will be peace.

[@star-di3wx]

@@dlrsa2 Agreed, however, it's quite unfortunate that power tends to make people greedy for more

[@sonofhibbs4425]

Hardly ‘’self control’’ when he has agreed to do the bidding of an evil leader!

[@abit8812]

What a Lady 💙💛

[@johannaldbrecht1594]

Ukrainian witch curses local occupiers with sunflower seeds... fates unknown, sunflower harvests skyrocket.

[@MCwolfie]

Soldiers must feel humiliated for having to to this. They know what they are doing is wrong.

[@user-rt1et3zw1d]

They have all our support, and they doing righteous thing. We will resolve this conflict by force, we tried to negotiate for long time and now Russia will prevail.

[@joey19931226]

Thats why you just grab a gun and join the rebels instead of joining an army that says it wants to protect you

[@kirbythepinkguy]

@Darkstar america paid news fan-boy

[@TheRealGigaCat]

@Darkstar He isnt, West have been doing it for a long time, but when Russia did it suddenly its wrong? This is what's pathetic means.

[@diana-cy4kj]

@@user-rt1et3zw1d You are disgusting! Resolve what? What do you have to “resolve” in a foreign country?

[@Account-user]

I cannot help but appreciate both the lady fierceness and the calmness and professionalism of the soldier.

[@Ukrainian_sun89]

professionalism ? really?

[@user-pm8uy2fk5x]

Наши ребята самые хорошие. Эта бесстрашная женщина,наверное никогда не слышала об убитых на Донбассе. 8лет измывались над людьми - где ты была, ЖЕНЩИНА??? Ну, да... не её же УБИВАЛИ !!!

[@gabrielsantanacardoso5032]

@@Ukrainian_sun89 yeah really, actual profissionalism, search a little bit about the word and your brain will be able to comprehend it

[@songokucarot1668]

@@Ukrainian_sun89 yeah he is professionnal

[@Ukrainian_sun89]

@@songokucarot1668 He is just scared) Let's name things their names.

[@hube235]

Absolutely legendary

[@shipyaad]

I'm pretty sure the curse she leveled at this guy was real. He might not be dead - yet - but I'd be willing to bet that most of his friends are.

[@regchr.9403]

They are soldiers, they do whatever they were told to do despite their own hearts may not be agreeing to it. Lucky for that woman, the soldiers she was talking to are still "polite" to her words. Peace to all of you.

[@kaylanhussein8436]

They could always not, and leave the forces 😅

[@Aka.Aka.]

@@kaylanhussein8436 They will get shot and their family will be imprisoned.

[@Gorgile1939]

@@kaylanhussein8436 besides they most likely will get drafted and forced to go to war.

[@user-ro3rf3ew9y]

@@kaylanhussein8436 it's not that easy especially now

[@kingwacky184]

That is not true. Yesterday a full platoon of Russian soldiers surrendered to the Ukrainian soldiers because they thought the orders were wrong. Putin had gone out and said no civilians will be attacked and no military barracks for sleeping soldiers will be attacked. Right away the orders went against both of those claims. The Russian army can surrender if they want to.

[@knightnight1894]

The lady showed huge courage, the soldier showed high discipline and self-control. Lady, you're luck it is not in Iraq.

[@adamzz4648]

Iraq, Ukraine. Same thing. It's not down to where they are it's who they stumble across.

[@javimiami92]

@@adamzz4648 yeah I’m pretty sure the Afghanis didn’t get the same treatment back in the 80’s

[@pukan_porvuxd4629]

Ну так правильно, они же на Русском разговаривали

[@constancedenchy9801]

Courage? She knew nothing would be done to her. She knew her friend was filming. Soldier made it clear they weren't there for her.

[@nadantwin1153]

Rest in peace for 1 million Iraqis who lost their lives in the recent war

[@SKMarcusA]

The woman has world-class guts. To his credit, at least the Russian soldier was not being aggressive and barbaric. He showed restraint.

[@rayjinflo]

I remember this the most from when this started

[@frostymaty5186]

I feel sorry for the russian soldier and ukrainian people/soldier. Russian soldier couldn't do anything but have to listen to orders while ukrainian had to defend their homeland no matter what.

[@_____alyptic]

They couldn't resign from the army? Unless it's forced conscription to all Russian Citizens :/

[@Janshevik]

@@_____alyptic you need to feed your family.

[@michaelsebastian914]

@@_____alyptic then what they will eat? It's same as American soldier they risk their life but at the same time they need money too, are you trying to get a reason to hate Russian instead it's leader?

[@BoscoStickNick]

@@_____alyptic I personally shed no tears at the scores of Russians who are killed trying to invade a sovereign nation. That being said, yes, conscription is mandatory and Russia has mandatory military service for all military aged men.

[@fredrikb240]

@@Janshevik So being a soldier is the only job there is in russia?

[@devvart]

Omg.. That lady's sarcasm went straight from zero to exponential in a blink.

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

There was no sarcasm in her tone. It was all in seriousness. Occupiers of Ukraine are fascists. Fascists serve the world better as fertilizer.

[@Alexlinkerd]

@@Thor.Jorgensen well zero would still be zero no matter the exponents, so technically he’s just saying that there is, consistently, zero sarcasm before and after the “blink”

[@coajdka]

@@Thor.Jorgensen ukraine rulers are fascists

[@chaotickreg7024]

She went from 0 to e^x real fast

[@MrEssedis]

That wasn't sarcasm. You think it's a game.

[@thumper9633]

Legend. Sláva Ukrayíni!

[@basitreza3532]

If it was a syria women speaking like this to a Israel soldier .. She would be dead..

[@jaydenmadox8984]

True, but if you're trying to draw a parallel, it doesn't exist.

[@danghoangluong2942]

except, Syria bomb Israel, once every year

[@DougWIngate]

'You are occupiers. You are enemies.' 'Yes.' That soldier knows full well he doesn't belong there

[@brunodimaggio9946]

Um, You know they do belong right?

[@Baseblazar]

And he probably doesn't want to be there either. Some 20% of Russians have relatives in Ukraine and the people's ties are strong.

[@MrAlexkyra]

@@brunodimaggio9946 They belong back in Russia, safe and unharmed. I think the Russian soldier in the video doesn't want to be there any more than the woman wants him there.

[@jolls4676]

​@@Baseblazar Do you think the ties are still strong in most cases? I think not. Nothing tear on relations as much as spilt innocent blood does. Or getting your home blown to pieces.

[@zeea320]

That soldier doesn’t want to be there either, he’s following orders….anyone been in frontline will know. Respect to the bravery of the lady, but appreciation for a soldier who did his best to de-escalate this situation as best as he could…

[@MariaCurry]

Exactly THESE people in the front line who do what they are being told without EVER questioning it are the reason wars can even take place. So think about that

[@solarisy456]

De-escalating the situation by invading another country.😄

[@mustangstevegt]

"Just following orders." some famous words heard many times over.

[@RaynorTheOne]

There is a huge difference between bravery and stupidity. Here it was the second one.

[@d3r4g45]

no one can force him to be there if he does not want to. those are the lessons from the Nuremberg trials from WW2. 1. each individual solider has the personal choice and responsibility. 2. there will be no war if the personnel refuses to esecute the orders. 3. doing what he was told to do is not a reason or excuse 4. horrors of wars can be avoided if they simply refuse.

[@BenganGamer]

The hate is misdirected but i understand why she is angry fully

[@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527]

She was so right ! Now after 2 weeks, the flowers are gowing well ! :)

[@MachineGunGabe11B]

Yeah and after 2 weeks she’s bug food/fertilizer herself ! :)

[@mrigankamaulichakraborty7088]

What an incredibly brave woman. And as maybe an unpopular opinion, seems like the Russian soldier isn't happy to be there either. His reaction gives me some hope.

[@archdruid5468]

He is there and that is a choice.

[@hex3845]

@@archdruid5468 He had a choice between deserting the military and spending the rest of his life in prison with his family under charges of treason, or following his orders. Wouldn't doubt you'd choose the latter, if you were faced with the "choice".

[@sandilranasinghe8699]

@@hex3845 he could've left Russia without joining the army. Stop justifying people who attack the innocent

[@JayJay-wf2oe]

@@sandilranasinghe8699 Maybe he joined the army to protect his country.

[@pukan_porvuxd4629]

На самом деле белая повязка говорит о том, что это сепаратист из Украины (Донецк, Луганск) и у него не было выбора его "народная республика" уже 8 лет воюет с Украиной

[@quindekock2505]

u could almost hear the sadness from the russian when she asked if he was russian and he said yes

[@gmehaywood4010]

Yeah he sounded ashamed

[@XnonTheGodd]

He's a soldier, soldiers don't start wars, leaders do

[@JohnDoe-xj1pf]

She can always join the militia

[@aya_baby]

He sounds very passive aggressive and disrespectful if you know the language. The lengths you people go to humanize these murderers is beyond me

[@3Jals]

@@aya_baby а ты получается знаешь язык? потому что пассивно-агрессивным солдат вообще не звучит

[@Idgafyogz]

Breakin news a woman gets shot 50 times by offering someone a seed

[@SiD19884]

they really are growing sunflower seeds there.

[@draco840]

Im for Ukraine but I do appreciate the soldier trying to show respect still.

[@Realeye66]

True

[@solarisy456]

Showing 'respect' bij invading another country.😀

[@arpanabinaswar1811]

@@solarisy456 Same way U.S Did by Destabilizimg the middle east

[@gerthymeathammer610]

Ur from there u don't live there ...guaranteed ur tone would change if u did

[@solarisy456]

@@arpanabinaswar1811 Whataboutism.

[@Y4nkStyle]

Believe me , many of those soldiers dont even wanna be there. Respect for that women!

[@PiceaSitchensis]

Then they should refuse to go. They have self-agency, they need to exercise it if that is truly what they think.

[@primecoconut4204]

@@PiceaSitchensis if only if it were that simple

[@hayyeh7795]

@@PiceaSitchensis If he refused, his life most likely will be targeted by the government from his country, and his family won't be safe either

[@yazuki1185]

@@PiceaSitchensis easier said than done

[@ladyriethegoldendelmo5441]

@@PiceaSitchensis to people like u who says this... u arent soldiers at all lol

[@matthewmullings6789]

This was a legit Curse.

[@_SamUSA_]

Great respect for this brave woman. She is the heart and soul of Ukraine.

[@rootyroot]

The Russian soldier didn't want to be in that situation - he knows it bad

[@youngum78]

Absolutely! I wonder how much doubt and guilt that some of these Russian soldiers are carrying in their heart. Could this perhaps be the wild card that hurts Russia?

[@Powersnufkin]

@@youngum78 Doubtful.

[@poopstain9333]

Exactly! I see so many people comment like "Then he should have refused his order". Well then it's treason, and i don't want to know what Mr. Put in would do with these people.. So the best thing they can do is just follow the orders to be there and try to de-escalate as much as possible.

[@frankandersen2614]

Your answer make me believe in us - in mankind. So wise and considered to mention the polite russian soldier - a loving balanced view. Thank You all!

[@calsela]

The Russian soldier is more polite than my teacher

[@From_Kazakhstan_with_meow]

He is a beast, cowardly speaking to a brave woman!

[@amineidir5021]

@@From_Kazakhstan_with_meow 🧢 n twwerk

[@solarisy456]

Does your teacher also attack other countries?😀

[@k0ts0s_s89]

@@From_Kazakhstan_with_meow says the person behind the safety of their screen

[@amaramachupa6422]

@@From_Kazakhstan_with_meow its people like you who cant differentiate between a character and orders and dont hesitate to use the word ' they ' are the reasons we have all these wars for so long. get ur head outta the sand and stop using the word ' they ' in ur mind with abandonement

[@Tenju96]

I totally understand her.. and yet I also feel bad for the poor guy who feels sorry to be there too..

[@yannic8086]

Respect to her

[@steffo8581]

The soldier was’nt denying it. She stood her ground. Much love to this woman and her people.

[@poopstain9333]

I don't think he actually wanted to be there.

[@notabene7381]

An entertaining exchange. But this woman knows the soldier is not there to eliminate the local people. Unlike the German invasion in fall 1939 and summer 1941. In 1939, neither Germany nor the Soviet Union were fun places. But when the Germans invaded from the west, anyone in their right mind in Poland who could escape, ran eastward towards the Soviet lines. They knew why.

[@milotura6828]

I respect both in a way. The Lady is expressing her plight. The Grunt is just wanting the war to end and didn't want to argue. both are in a situation they cant control.

[@chaotickreg7024]

The grunt can end his war whenever he pleases. He could defect into Ukraine. He is no victim, he is a volunteer.

[@mbdarkialtdookluj]

@@chaotickreg7024 it's not as easy as it sounds in a written comment....

[@johncee853]

@@chaotickreg7024 couldn't be said better.

[@chaotickreg7024]

@@mbdarkialtdookluj Well the other lady has it worse, doesn't she? She doesn't have any choice, only the Russian troops do.

[@beefnacos6258]

The thing is the soldiers had a choice from the moment they signed up.

[@medllenoliveira9209]

She's got balls!