Reporter's Confrontation at Ukrainian Checkpoint: Russian Roulette in Ukraine
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- Опубліковано 10 бер 2014
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In dispatch six, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky travels to the Kherson region of mainland Ukraine to both the Ukrainian and Russian checkpoints. At the Ukrainian checkpoint, Simon goes inside one of their tanks, and speaks to the commander, who says that despite his Russian blood he will defend all invaders. But at the Russian checkpoint, the exchange isn't quite as cordial.
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Full of disinformation
They don't look like the good guys .The russians mean.
Ye mean thar apc?
Well done Russia keep fighting for your own people
@@salmanyare2103 cia channel lol
'I'll shoot to kill'
camera guy keeps running
balls of uranium i swear
Some real balls of Blyat
YouSoldMe he probably didn't even know what he was saying...
Should have played earape version of the US anthem
If that guard had any actual intention of shooting them, they would've been dead. Gunning those two down at that kind of close distance would've been beyond child's play. As Simon stated, they likely only survived due to the two of them being American and British nationals and the guards not wanting to stir up some kind of international incident.
Yeah from nearby Chernobyl
these VICE journalists sure have some balls.
its funny how the camara guy got away ,
Not that scary if you know the law and got a good film crew, those security guys are grunts, theyre the ones who should be scared of VICE, messing up on cameras means kgb on their ass.
FXThug Still scary.
Deathbrewer, the kgb wouldn't do shit the person giving orders to set up the checkpoint is the same that controls the kgb
well at least they where american and british because if they where not they might not have been let go
For those, myself included, who haven’t closely followed the Russia/Ukraine conflict over the last decade, what an incredible point of reference to better understand the current conflict. Both sides were given the same opportunity to respond to questions fairly, and the posture and actions of each side present an accurate depiction of each. Exceptional reporting.
Have been following ever since and now visiting older documentations covering the conflict. And its really upsetting to see how literally nothing as changed
@Cayenne Captain nazis vs ukraine*
@Cayenne Captain Russian Nazis vs Ukrainian soldiers
@@JD010ify Haa literally doing the same thing,Watching these all over again .Crazy times
@russian disinformation your name is correct, you spread Russian disinformation.
This series of videos remains some of the greatest journalism of all time. Given the current events, I would like to see Vice start this series again.
Story is from 2014
@@josephastier7421 Yes. I watched all of these stories as they came out. Now that there is an escalation in conflict, it would be nice to see more of this.
Amazing isn’t it? Great coverage!
I like how he knows the languages and speaks to everyone in their native tongue. That helps him a lot. So there’s no miscommunication.
That was very scary at the end!
I thought he was going to get shot!
Holy moly! I wouldn’t risk my life for a story. But he does! He’s braver than I am.
Kudos to him! 👏🏻
You are not allowed to film military objects nor men during this war. If it's in backlines and you are filming with consent (excluding military objects) from commanders then sure.
2:15
when your last name is kalashnikov you pretty much have to join the infantry at that point
yaro-slav kalashnokov
😂😂😂
Kalashnikov with kalashnikov 😂
nothing surprising actually, its like guy named Thomas with tommy gun happened rather often I think
The same thing struck to my mind!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Notice something here, the Ukrainian soldiers didn't have magazines loaded into their rifles at their checkpoint. Russian soldiers did.
The Ukrainian soldiers were probably ordered to empty their mags since they don’t want any shots to be fired. The Russians have their loaded to shoot back from provoking the Ukrainian soldiers.
Shujah Chaudhary that is pure conjecture, I am afraid. All we know is the Ukrainians shown run unloaded rifles while the Russians shown run full.
This can be interpreted in several ways, with yours being rather unlikely to me given the treatment of journalists by the Russians evidenced here.
And it's why russians soldiers are better
@@shrek2929 Sure, you know how quickly you can slap a mag into a rifle...fast enough to drop that Spetnaz wannabe who harassed the reporterr before his dupa could get behind cover....
Try invading a base without mag
Respect to the commander "No matter who you are. This is our country we will fight for it"
8:56 russian checkpoint did not pass vibe check.
Even after 9 Years, still unbelievable what vice accomplished with this.
And HOW can ostrovsky run this fast with his balls?
"Can we get into the tank?"
"Sure !"
It's not a tank.
It's an apc
BTR 80 I think
@@leitis820 its a tank. not a battle tank but a tank so gtfo
@@Leak-ec5gb Its not a tank. It's armored vehicle. Also known as APC.
4:57 Finally, someone who doesn't associate and determine everything through race. It's refreshing to hear someone who hasn't drank the koolaid.
These two journalist are sent by USA and British secret agents to cover the DR army position then to selling by Ukarine army. Two paid CIA journalist
@@tomisapamsuraj2652 why don't you take your propaganda shove it up your ass
@@tomisapamsuraj2652 But apparently you sir, have drank the koolaid 😂😂😂
@@tomisapamsuraj2652 Dude they are vice reporters. They do many different videos and news stories. They are in no way paid by the CIA. 😂😂😂
@L P they're definitely not all russian.
This shows how "on the edge" everything is in a war. Its almost too intense to watch. I appreciate the risk you jornalists take to show us the reality of things.
Incredible piece of real journalism. Journalist with ball of steel.
So interesting to see these background facts now in the 2' months of Russian invasion.
@@fabio2981 keep in mind this was shot 8y ago
Its interesting watching these older videos and see the transformation that has taken place in only 8 years. The Ukranian military has replaced their uniforms and equipment like helmets with modern western models or even ukranian models. They have basically replaced their older soviet equipment.
And now they are not inexperienced, they are the most battle hardened warriors on the planet right now.
@@longyu9336what 😂
Те которые были первыми в боях уже погибли 90%, а то что сейчас так это новобранцы без опыта и в старом снаряжении!@@longyu9336
Say what you want about Simon either reporting factual or not factual information, but what other civilized country beats journalists and threatens to kill them for what they report?
you dont need to physically beat them when you have the NSA and CIA working on keeping certain shit quiet.
woah, search for US police brutality. They shoot you without warning LOL your comment makes me laugh so hard. Keep living in the delusion of the West and US
Didn't some reporters get shaken down by the Attorney General a few months ago and threatened with arrest and prosecution for what he was reporting?
Also filming the police is now a felony in some states like Illinois and a news crew was beaten down by Texas cops.
***** I'm only aware of Chris Faraone claiming to be beaten by NYPD during OWS, but any threatens to be shot?
JayeK47 Any link to that?
You have rare qualities Simon. Your ability to discuss friendly, but also boldly pursue the story, even being confrontational when necessary with armed men while you are unarmed, says a lot about you. Im not shy of a battle, but I think I might have just found a new hero - in you. Great job!
It's clear which side is the occupation forces based on how they treat press.
😂😂😂😂😂 u Miss occupied force of pleastine how they treat press 😂😂 they will never told there if they were in pleastine occupied area
Attitude difference between Ukraine soldiers and Russian is light years apart
for a second I thought simon was done for. My heart nearly exploded out of my chest. Glad hes safe...
This reporter is a MAN
At least not one of these crybabies
The vibe wasn’t good at the Russian checkpoint
2:17 That Major got the perfect name, matching his gun haha
XD damn didn't notice
Kalashnikov
I respect what you guys are doing out there. Thanks for keeping us updated on really whats going on over there. Stay safe, and looking forward to the next update
Yeah, i agree, this gives alot more detail about the inside situation than the actual news does.
News: " Oh Russia put a couple troops on the the Crimean peninsula and now the US and Russia are talking""
Vice : Russia has troops on mainland Ukraine, they use old warships to block of ports, they hop over walls into military bases, they interview the soldiers and get their opinion on the war, get pushed around by Russian soldiers.
Gotta love Vice
Dyllan Duran man thats so true
This was 8 years ago chumps
compare how the russian and the ukrainian soldiers treated the journalists and you’ll known everything you need to know about the current war
Still as good as the first time i watched it years ago ... EPIC VICE ...
These reporters have the biggest balls. Thank you for your brave reporting
That is why I love VICE.!
They always show everything even if they might get killed :)
@landry KAMGA where is propaganda? Every prorussian puppet screams like you.
@right back at ya u mean russia one sided?
@right back at ya oh yes yes mate russia did nothing wrong, it never anexed crimea, vice is fake propaganda better believe putinoid
@right back at ya "troops were sent for security reasons" :DDDDD
Simon is a fucking Gigachad with giant swinging balls of steel
4:41 is a key moment in this video. This ethnically Russian soldier of the Ukrainian army dispels the entire myth that the Russian government uses to justify this entire invasion and war, that its supposedly being fought over language and the right of ethnic Russians to speak Russian. In reality it has nothing to do with that, and the majority of Ukrainian soldiers and volunteers fighting against Russian forces are Russian speakers themselves. Russia is trying to resurrect its empire by forcefully changing international borders, nothing more. The rest is smoke and mirrors.
What do you think of the invasion? Are you surprised? They’re still using that propaganda.
@@jeremyagosto-santana5280 Not surprised, only this time nobody in the civilized world is buying it. Besides that, the myth of the mighty Russian army has been shattered in 3 days.
hot damn it was just chilling towards the end to hear the cameraman say shit over and over again while the reporter got apprehended
Seems like the air has changed, things are getting more serious. I pray this doesn't turn into war.
Nikisright Look how that turned out
*OH BOI*
Uuuuuuhhhhh
Aged like fine milk
And here we are again
I didn't understand why the Russians want to catched reporter?
reporter start talking in russian language, this was the reason. There anybody can arrested without reason, because military power may do anything with people(example they will arrest you to 15 days, if they want...)
"stand still or I'll shoot you!"
CAMERA MAN: keeps running
Damn dude has composite material in his balls.
Damn. You guys really had me worried. I'm glad that your okay. Be safe and keep up the good work.
@2:20 looks like a soldier is twerking on a sand bag at the top left.
underrated comment
Salute !. Both of you ! Superd labour of love and truth but very dangerous , worthy of the cost of greatest journalism effort !. Thanks to both of you !. Love ❤ from all peaceful loving people of the world.
I wonder how many of these men are KIA or WIA in 2023. It's weird to think how long this has been going on. I can't believe i was 30 when this was filmed and how different my life is now.
Would not want to be a Berkut when shit goes bad. That blue uniform is a lead magnet.
I salute you, Simon.
Love Simon's reporting, he's always up front.
Story is from 2014
Thank you for putting your life on the line to bring us information... 🙏🙏🙏 Be careful out-there
dude be careful . i keep thinking your going to get kidnapped. thanks for the videos though
The hard life of war journalism , "If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough." - Robert Capa
Can't describe how much I appriciate your work over there guys! Thank you and come back alive from there.
Having the balls to go up to BERKUT knowing their history is something else, you know you're on another level when you just go up to a checkpoint being manned by a unit that has a history of beating civilians (alot of times for no reason) and asking to film.
Simon Ostrovksy is on that level.
Very brave. This kind of aggression by the other side is very common practice. Thank you for bringing us the real news. Be safe.
I wish all of the vice reporters an the camera crew a safe journey of finding the truth of what really happening
I feel bad for ever saying anything bad about Simon before, the shit he is putting himself through to get these pictures out to us is crazy to say the least. Deserves a pay rise
I'm curious, what did you dislike? Everything I've seen from him is pretty fucking great, but I've only watch the ukrainian coverage.
nawedy
His Sochi coverage was very biased and one sided against Russia. Especially considering most of the stuff he claimed was happening in Russia for the Sochi olympics happened in the west as well. Im not Russian, but i hate bias
pukaki brah I completely agree, the Sochi video was majority him talking about it on his views rather than really reporting it. Though in this video he did do reporting and he actually didn't do anything to provoke the soldiers. That's a nice change since because a couple videos back he asks if the soldier was going to shoot him with his gun or beat him up.
TheAmazingTrooper I didn't feel it was any point in even trying to look at Sochi as a good thing. People's homes were demolished and an absolute insane amount of money was spent on the Olympics that should have been used for the people.
Also, those managers Simon was talking to were lying so hard about 'cost' it was embarrassing to watch. Yes Simon can have a pretty one-sided view, but in my eyes he is always on the right side, if there is such a thing.
Ebb0Productions I never said what was happening in Sochi was good, I just felt like it was a bit too bias. I apologies for my poorly worded comment and this one is probably poorly worded too.
Another great piece. Keep them coming VICE.
It’s crazy that this popped up 7 years later. And guess what’s still going on…
Goood I wish Simon could do this series again for recent events
keep up the good work Vice
Сдаеццо мне, что Беркут его еще с майдана запомнил.)))))
Нет, там какая-то провокация за кадром ИМХО.
Вначале они спокойно стоят, потом начинают вырыватся и убегать. Хрень какая-то.
Судя по коментам инглишевским, там ктото из съемочной группы ножом светанул.
Stepanich Stepanov Нет. Они начали агриться после того, как увидели его удостоверение американской прессы. А о "ноже и пистолете" ему потом беркутовец нагло в лицо лгал. Мол, ты че, я же у тебя оружие видел.
i respect this guy's bravery quite a lot
Proper journalism with no spin or bullshit agenda.
👏🏻
Any russian speakers here ? I dont think that "Ill shoot too kill" subtitle was correct..
he said "stand still", and then he might have said "Ill shoot" in the end, but its not clear in the end.
yea I only heard stand still. he might have said "I'll shoot" but it is not 100% clear.
region0706 If he said "Ill shoot" why he dont do this when journalists don't take his order?
he didn't say ... there was some sounds but it is not clear. Vice is just another type of propaganda nowadays here is /watch?v=3GdsKXK53nE "opressed ukranian army in crimea"
This is antirussian propaganda sponsored by CIA and Western Ukrainian Bandera - fascists who with violence overturned legitimate government. I don’t say that all Western Ukrainians are fascists, but the fact is that right now Kiev and West Ukraine is ruled buy right wing militant Bandera - fascists and everybody is scared of them. So nobody in his right mind cannot blame Russian people in South-Eastern Ukraine for not wanting to live under the fascists rule from West Ukraine.
After all Russian and Russian speaking population are majority in South-Eastern Ukraine, so under the elementary rule of democracy they can chose how they want to live their life, so if they want to be independent and away from fascists we have to respect their decision. But unfortunately CIA doesn’t like democracy, they see this as chance make money by selling weapons and creating another war, so they can be paid and keep their jobs, as this is the only way they can survive, by CREATING THE WARS AND KILLING innocent people.
I hope soon will come a day when all world will stop believing in CIA propaganda and start living peacefully at every country in the world.
Major props to you and your crew Simon, these Russian Roulette videos have been some of my favorite vice news coverage I've seen yet! I was a little worried when you guys didn't upload a video at all yesterday and most of today, now I see why. Keep the good work up but please stay safe!
We need another one of these
Imagine running for your life not sure if a gun is still pointed at your back then stopping, turning around, and zooming in that far while keeping a steady shot.
Simon Ostrovsky does a great job. Can't stop watching this dispatch series, it's so interesting and exciting! Vice news never disappoints me. Even though these events happened a year ago, it's really interesting to watch it now, and it's still on the agenda. It is happening right now. Sure, we all read about it in the papers, but seeing this is better. Gonna' watch all the episodes. Keep up the great job.
+Daniel Arsenal supporter Sweden He's a massive ball bag!
Vice and the coup sponsored by George Soros. Do some research.
i was about say something very similar to what u said, i agree with u tho.
+Daniel Arsenal supporter Sweden HAHAHAAHAHAH. Lord Jesus Christ, kids nowdays...
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Real journalism it's great to see. Thank you for all your reports.
I might be wrong since i am seeing only what is recorded in this video, it seems your crew do not cooperate when the soldier ask him to get his ID ready.
this was probably the best vice series ever...
Outstanding report. And please stay safe, we need you guys to get the story out!
Now this is the definition of journalism. All of these corporations serving "news" to the public can not even touch what Simon is doing. I haven't seen any other coverage on this issue coming close to yours. Thank you for allowing the public to be legitimately informed.
Imagine being in a APC like that and it's just getting hammered by rounds...crazy to say the least
The fist seconds of this video ARE PRICELESS!! :))))
Thanks a million Vice.Love your courage always.Amazing Documentary.
If I ever meet that journalist I'm gonna buy him a beer!
Guess it takes real courage to produce a biased liar propaganda documentary in "enemy territory". Real courage. This, I can't deny.
Unfortunately Vice shows only ONE point of view. The point of view US likes.
@@cumulusnimbus8717 Does it take courage to show your idiocy to the world?
@@derrym5470 I hear ya, we would like to hear how wonderful it is to have Russians invade your country or to support separatists! Maybe the Poles can tell us how wonderful it was to have Hitler invade from the west and Stalin invade from the east too?
Yeah they are so brave that they run away these bitches LOL
Thank you gentlemen for putting your lives and careers on the line to show us what needs to be seen. With a little luck, one day I'll be doing the same. The world is in desperate need of more people like you, but we're evidently in short supply. Safe travels, my friends.
hows it going?
Aye for real, how'd it go my guy?
F-35 WAS A TOY that can not fly. Putin must declare a no-fly zone in Ukraine. and Cina must also declare a no-fly zone over Taiwan. to avoid US to supplying weapons to Ukraine
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They set the whole thing up….just to get exciting press…slime
Somehow the cameraman is always the fastest person in the crew
4:38 you just know that sound was because there is equipment on the BTR interfering
You guys got balls!
Actually kind of shocked at the minefields.
You're very brave..thank you for informing us
Glory to Ukraine! Stay strong! Слава Украине! Оставайся сильным!
Slava Ukraine! Ostavaysya sil'nym!
nazis
Story is from 2014
I agree with the commander it doesn't matter what ethnicity .I have Mexican blood in me and i live in California and if mexico invaded united states i would not support mexico.WHY?because any military action are just wrong.The people of Crimea support military when all they can do is go move to Russia.I also find it funny how if you do not side with Russia they call you fascist.
There are more chances of the US invading Mexico than the other way around, after all it wouldn't be the first time, and the US has a long history of invading other countries.
you are right haha thats my bad:D
i think that russia calling everyone fascist when you don't agree with them what so ever is based on the fact that russia must see its self greater to the world then what it really is cause its almost like arrogance
i agree
But Mexico would totally welcome US invasion though. :)
No man left behind, camera man like "FUCK THAT!! Peace"
I'm glad they didn't "Shoot to kill" though. ._. That would've been baaad.
Cloud Mikanae Would've lead to WW3 all of this shit needs to stop
We are so pathetic,next to them. Every day in every way, we take for granted the little and big rules and laws that allow us to go through our days safely. It is, of course, not perfect. People, unfortunately, will never be perfect. But these guy"s are fighting for a right that we have yet to achieve. Because, failure,to them, is unthinkable. WE, as Americans, have never paid so terrible a price. And yet they are paying it, not for just themselves, but for all of EUROUPE AND AMERICA. Long live Ekraine. My heart is always with you.
Is this also called "fighting for Europe and America? More likely "murdering for capitalist pigs"!
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To hell with such Ukrainians!
Thats why USA killed 25 people in Iraq in the same situation. You do not walk up to a militery check point when filming, they also broke every rule for the press to follow. The problem started when a other man did not show his ID.You don't mess around with soldiers at a checkpoint during a war.
Badass journalism. Kudos.
Simon and Freddy (Freddie? sp?),
You are both really amazing journalists for being where you are and being a part of VICE. Sure you're not in the Central African Republic being shot at like some of your other VICE reporters... but you're still in a high danger area and these events are important. Good job, you really really earned your pay and more this day and as a conscious American (not entirely proud American but American nonetheless) you have my deepest respect and admiration.
Seriously, VICE is the reason I sometimes daydream about being a Journalist instead of Computer Network Administrator.
Thanks Simon! You're an amazing journalist!
I miss old vice news
this guy has the biggest balls on the planet. I wish he was covering the conflict today.
GREAT reporting. Thank you for bringing us this news Vice.
You can hear the camera man whispering "shit....shit.....shit".
When was the last time you heard a camera man in a Vice documentary speak?
Wilfred Fazio Mueller
They usually cut those bits out.
swedishfool91 Yeah, I know of editing.
Then why bother mentioning it? We all heard him say shit.
Because I'm an insecure, misanthropic asshole who doesn't like stupid people and stupid statements. Basically.
Now thats journalism 👏 bravo very brave I knew when he said he’s going to the Russian checkpoint to check the vibe i knew it wasn’t going to be good glad they all made it out ok what a cameraman too bravo 👏
Shows what good talking with Russians is. There is only one way to deal with a Russian.
At this point I'm writing the same in every single one of your videos, but I'll say it again: This is by far the best news coverage of the situation in Ukraine.
Russian controlled landmines are now getting laid between Crimea and mainland Ukraine.
first time I heard you can control landmines, and here I was thinking they just kinda blow up whomever steps on them
That's just freaking ridiculous isn't it. Land mines is a war crime no?
Hobo Maximus no
It can be just a sign to scare people. But nobody will try it with thier lives.
Hobo Maximus there is a treaty banning them but notably Russia and the USA have not signed it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_mine#Anti-personnel_mine_ban
Well that was pretty intense!
Respect these guys so much
This is insane.
The netherlands stands behind you Ukraine!
No we support Russia!!!
Hungary support Russia!
You is real badly at geografy.
alysanderu you is real badly at grammar
Well maybe not everyone in the world is a fucked up American
Crazy watching this 2023 seeing where things are today. This war we see today started so many years prior.
Oho gosh , I was wondering what happened
Спасибо вам ребята за репортаж. Берегите себя. Ждем продолжения.
All of your crew should be really proud of those materials! Your reports are great example of what real journalism should be. I'm sick of embedded journalism presented by all main stream media. Keep doing the good work and stay safe.
simon doesn’t disappoint
Great job to the reporter and camera crew
Simon, it is not worth your life. I love your reports. I would pay for this kind of reporting. But please, be more careful.
He is trying to report both sides. It looks bad if he sides with Ukraine, showing half the story like national American news would be bull.
What you saw here was just a small peak into the price of true journalism. Simon, we are proud of you, keep up the good work!
he is well-paid for his one-seded for his fabricated "reports",money-maker good boy!
lola sovina whatever the fuck does that mean
MegaMrFreeman It means "I don't care if he interviewed pro-Russian locals earlier in the series, it's fabricated propaganda if he doesn't show all Russians as polite angels." It's fairly disgusting to see Putin's regime turn human beings into nothing but spambots.
Note this moment. Record this video. This is going to be history, where Simon is walking might just become a DMZ for decades to come, redolent of Korea and Kashmir. Or a bloody killing field if someone manipulates any of the soldiers into doing something stupid.
wow. Courageous!