What if Russia used the same playbook on the U.S. that it’s used on its neighbors? In this video, I dive into a hypothetical scenario and connect it to real-life events in Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, and more. These are tactics that have displaced millions and destroyed countless lives. I also share my personal experience of surviving the first day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what it felt like to wake up to explosions and see life change in an instant. I’d love to hear your thoughts: Could this ever happen to the U.S.? How do you feel about Russia’s actions toward its neighbors? Let me know in the comments, your perspectives are so important to this discussion. I'm Slava, a Ukrainian-born traveler, composer, and filmmaker based in California. From surviving war to chasing dreams in the U.S., I share stories, music, and moments that inspire adventure, resilience, and creativity. 🌍 Follow me as I explore the world, one experience at a time, and turn life's challenges into art. 🎥 Don’t forget to subscribe for inspiring content and hit the bell to join me on my journey! More Videos: - My Story from War to Dream: ua-cam.com/video/XkUAo7-5Ax8/v-deo.html Follow me: - Instagram: go.helia.agency/slava-instagram - Patreon: go.helia.agency/slava-patreon My Gear: - Camera: Sony a6700 - Lense: Sony 11mm f/1.8, Sigma 16mm f/1.4, Sony 55-210mm f/4,5-6,3 - Drone: Mavic Air 3
Its so strange and inconsistent. You describe Chechens like fighters for independence and accuse Russia of their oppression, but when Georgia does the same with Abkhazia and South Ossetia in 2008 (Saakashvili started that short war, it’s a fact) or Ukraine with Donbass in 2014, you call them «rebels» and justify the same actions which Russia did in Chechnya. Its hypocrisy
It’s not hypocrisy it’s understanding the key differences between these situations. Let’s break it down. Chechnya declared independence after the collapse of the USSR, much like many other post-Soviet states. Russia didn’t respect this declaration and responded with two brutal wars, flattening cities, killing civilians, and committing war crimes on a massive scale. This wasn’t about territorial integrity it was about crushing any dissent and holding onto imperial control. Now let’s compare that to Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Georgia didn’t invade these regions out of the blue. These areas were and are internationally recognized as part of Georgia. The conflicts there began with Russian meddling, arming separatist movements and backing them militarily, even issuing Russian passports to locals as a pretext for intervention. By the time of the 2008 war, Russia had already been occupying and destabilizing those territories for years, long before Saakashvili took action. As for Donbas in 2014, Ukraine wasn’t 'invading' its own territory it was defending itself. Russia didn’t just support separatists there; it sent weapons, money, and even soldiers disguised as 'volunteers.' The so-called independence of Donbas was orchestrated by Russia, not a grassroots movement of the local population. So no, this isn’t the same as Chechnya. Russia’s actions in Georgia and Ukraine weren’t about protecting anyone they were about creating puppet states to control neighboring countries. If you want to talk about hypocrisy, start with Russia, which claims to respect sovereignty while tearing it apart wherever it suits its interests.
1:25 lol Ukrainian language is official language in several Russian regions like Crimea and other Ukrainian annexed regions. Its mean it could be officially used in courts, government and other ways but there’s no same ruling with russian language in Ukraine
Oh, so Ukrainian is an official language in Crimea and other annexed regions? That’s a fascinating way to justify annexation and occupation. I guess it’s super generous of Russia to allow a language from the country they invaded to be spoken ‘officially.’ As for Russian in Ukraine, it’s widely spoken and no one’s banned it. In fact, it’s still used in media, businesses, and daily life across the country. But here’s the difference: Ukraine has the right to protect its national identity and culture after centuries of being suppressed, by you guessed it , Russia. By the way, out of curiosity, how much are they paying you for this? I’ve read that troll farms usually pay around $10-$20 per day, sometimes $30 if you’re really skilled. Is that true? Is that enough to live on? Wouldn’t it make more sense to fight for better wages and rights in your own country rather than defending invasions and occupations for what’s essentially pocket change? Just something to think about while you’re typing out your next Kremlin approved comment.
@@LASLAVA «Oh, so Ukrainian is an official language in Crimea and other annexed regions? That's a fascinating way to justify annexation and occupation. I guess it's super generous of Russia to allow a language from the country they invaded to be spoken 'officially.'» You literally said that Russians denies that Ukrainian language is real, and Im just proving that’s is false statement, because even Russian authorities recognize this language as an one of the official languages in the controlled territories
@@LASLAVA You know, Russian bots don’t get paid that much now. Unfortunately, I can’t afford to move to California, and I’m writing to you now from the taiga where it’s very, very cold and there are only bears around. The U.S. State Department, judging by your videos, clearly pays Ukrainian propagandists who, instead of fighting Russia and supporting Ukraine in a hard war, leave it and shoot videos for a couple views Vlad Putin approved this comment
Oh, I didn’t realize bears in the taiga had such strong opinions on geopolitics! Must be quite the crowd you’re hanging out with. As for the U.S. State Department funding me, I’d love to see those checks they must’ve gotten lost in the mail. For now, I’ll keep surviving on my UA-cam ad revenue and the occasional kind word from viewers who appreciate firsthand perspectives. On a more serious note, if Russian authorities officially recognize Ukrainian in the occupied territories, does that make the annexations legal? Spoiler alert: No, it doesn’t. Annexing land doesn’t come with brownie points for allowing a bit of the native language to survive. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, Russian is widely spoken, and no one’s being jailed for it. Shocking, I know. But hey, if writing this from the taiga helps keep you warm, who am I to judge? Just don’t forget to thank the bears for their input.
@ well you started this conversation about bots. Why should I give some proofs that you’re sponsored by US government, if you just claimed me bot without any proofs just for my opinion?
What if Russia used the same playbook on the U.S. that it’s used on its neighbors? In this video, I dive into a hypothetical scenario and connect it to real-life events in Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, and more. These are tactics that have displaced millions and destroyed countless lives.
I also share my personal experience of surviving the first day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what it felt like to wake up to explosions and see life change in an instant.
I’d love to hear your thoughts: Could this ever happen to the U.S.? How do you feel about Russia’s actions toward its neighbors? Let me know in the comments, your perspectives are so important to this discussion.
I'm Slava, a Ukrainian-born traveler, composer, and filmmaker based in California. From surviving war to chasing dreams in the U.S., I share stories, music, and moments that inspire adventure, resilience, and creativity.
🌍 Follow me as I explore the world, one experience at a time, and turn life's challenges into art.
🎥 Don’t forget to subscribe for inspiring content and hit the bell to join me on my journey!
More Videos:
- My Story from War to Dream: ua-cam.com/video/XkUAo7-5Ax8/v-deo.html
Follow me:
- Instagram: go.helia.agency/slava-instagram
- Patreon: go.helia.agency/slava-patreon
My Gear:
- Camera: Sony a6700
- Lense: Sony 11mm f/1.8, Sigma 16mm f/1.4, Sony 55-210mm f/4,5-6,3
- Drone: Mavic Air 3
Its so strange and inconsistent.
You describe Chechens like fighters for independence and accuse Russia of their oppression, but when Georgia does the same with Abkhazia and South Ossetia in 2008 (Saakashvili started that short war, it’s a fact) or Ukraine with Donbass in 2014, you call them «rebels» and justify the same actions which Russia did in Chechnya. Its hypocrisy
It’s not hypocrisy it’s understanding the key differences between these situations. Let’s break it down.
Chechnya declared independence after the collapse of the USSR, much like many other post-Soviet states. Russia didn’t respect this declaration and responded with two brutal wars, flattening cities, killing civilians, and committing war crimes on a massive scale. This wasn’t about territorial integrity it was about crushing any dissent and holding onto imperial control.
Now let’s compare that to Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Georgia didn’t invade these regions out of the blue. These areas were and are internationally recognized as part of Georgia. The conflicts there began with Russian meddling, arming separatist movements and backing them militarily, even issuing Russian passports to locals as a pretext for intervention. By the time of the 2008 war, Russia had already been occupying and destabilizing those territories for years, long before Saakashvili took action.
As for Donbas in 2014, Ukraine wasn’t 'invading' its own territory it was defending itself. Russia didn’t just support separatists there; it sent weapons, money, and even soldiers disguised as 'volunteers.' The so-called independence of Donbas was orchestrated by Russia, not a grassroots movement of the local population.
So no, this isn’t the same as Chechnya. Russia’s actions in Georgia and Ukraine weren’t about protecting anyone they were about creating puppet states to control neighboring countries. If you want to talk about hypocrisy, start with Russia, which claims to respect sovereignty while tearing it apart wherever it suits its interests.
1:25 lol Ukrainian language is official language in several Russian regions like Crimea and other Ukrainian annexed regions. Its mean it could be officially used in courts, government and other ways
but there’s no same ruling with russian language in Ukraine
Oh, so Ukrainian is an official language in Crimea and other annexed regions? That’s a fascinating way to justify annexation and occupation. I guess it’s super generous of Russia to allow a language from the country they invaded to be spoken ‘officially.’
As for Russian in Ukraine, it’s widely spoken and no one’s banned it. In fact, it’s still used in media, businesses, and daily life across the country. But here’s the difference: Ukraine has the right to protect its national identity and culture after centuries of being suppressed, by you guessed it , Russia.
By the way, out of curiosity, how much are they paying you for this? I’ve read that troll farms usually pay around $10-$20 per day, sometimes $30 if you’re really skilled. Is that true? Is that enough to live on? Wouldn’t it make more sense to fight for better wages and rights in your own country rather than defending invasions and occupations for what’s essentially pocket change? Just something to think about while you’re typing out your next Kremlin approved comment.
@@LASLAVA «Oh, so Ukrainian is an official language in Crimea and other annexed regions? That's a fascinating way to justify annexation and occupation. I guess it's super generous of Russia to allow a language from the country they invaded to be spoken 'officially.'»
You literally said that Russians denies that Ukrainian language is real, and Im just proving that’s is false statement, because even Russian authorities recognize this language as an one of the official languages in the controlled territories
@@LASLAVA You know, Russian bots don’t get paid that much now. Unfortunately, I can’t afford to move to California, and I’m writing to you now from the taiga where it’s very, very cold and there are only bears around. The U.S. State Department, judging by your videos, clearly pays Ukrainian propagandists who, instead of fighting Russia and supporting Ukraine in a hard war, leave it and shoot videos for a couple views
Vlad Putin approved this comment
Oh, I didn’t realize bears in the taiga had such strong opinions on geopolitics! Must be quite the crowd you’re hanging out with. As for the U.S. State Department funding me, I’d love to see those checks they must’ve gotten lost in the mail. For now, I’ll keep surviving on my UA-cam ad revenue and the occasional kind word from viewers who appreciate firsthand perspectives.
On a more serious note, if Russian authorities officially recognize Ukrainian in the occupied territories, does that make the annexations legal? Spoiler alert: No, it doesn’t. Annexing land doesn’t come with brownie points for allowing a bit of the native language to survive. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, Russian is widely spoken, and no one’s being jailed for it. Shocking, I know.
But hey, if writing this from the taiga helps keep you warm, who am I to judge? Just don’t forget to thank the bears for their input.
@ well you started this conversation about bots. Why should I give some proofs that you’re sponsored by US government, if you just claimed me bot without any proofs just for my opinion?