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Have you seen hundreds of videos of Ukrainians being kidnapped right on the street and dragged into a minivan? This is a TCК employee and this This is the most democratic country in the world doing this? Shit, this is fascism! Why don't you interview such people? who escaped from them.
@@North_Red_Dark_Academia There is a lot of footage from the camps. They are kept far behind the frontline (safe? that depends on where russia aims its missiles) Red Cross is there constantly, too. In russia, the opposite.
From America, thank you for videos like this. It helps when I am able to show these to friends and family that have no real idea what's going on in the world.
@@kofferfischii yes, Ukrainians unlike Russians want to look like the good guys. The second army in the world is not that smart. Do you ever wonder why they can't take Ukraine.
@@JamesORyan-q5r www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/countries/ukraine/2023/23-03-24-Ukraine-thematic-report-POWs-ENG.pdf There you go, a UN and independently backed and Russian source confirmed report showing treatment of Ukrainian prisoners. List includes: Undernourishment, forced upright confinement, torture, forced heavy labour, lack of medical care, lack of access to family contact, etc. Glad I could help you with this!
Most humans would get on much better with no religion + countries or any indoctrination from childhood. This *can* also include the military. As it is just as much, textbook brain-poisoning 🧠 ☣︎ = ☠️
@@froimkatz8214 … to be subjagated and dominated in the Russian federation. It’s no secret how terribly the other oblasts fares within the federation; why would the Ukraine oblasts be any different in the same seat as they are? Also, there are plenty of toxic familial relationships between people where one part wants absolutely nothing to do with the other, so ’brotherly slavs’ is not as endearing as you make it out to be, considering the above stated facts.
@@froimkatz8214oh boy how wrong you are...😂 you're brainwashed by Putin's propagandists. actually ruzzkies dont do nothing buy torture and starve ukrainian pow's.and thats a fact.
@mikkel066h bro, Russia posted their own little videos of the pows that they exchanged with... I don't know why ur saying that im lying when you can go and find the videos and do a little observation and cross reference... I don't even support the orcs but I'm just tired of people ignoring one side and talking shit 😒
I am quite shocked with the lack of propaganda. This was straightforward, and matter of fact. "Those who want to stay will remain until the war ends". It doesn't even say that Ukraine will win, and you don't call the Russians as "orcs". Brilliantly well-done documentary in an era will both sides lie. True journalism. I will definitely recommend this.
I enjoy seeing this sort of things coming from Kyiv. This is helpful both informationally and support wise. these men are well taken care off, better than some prisoners in the USA. Thank you for upholding the proper West. Slava Ukraini. You are all heroes.
@@tonyjoka2346 its easy to see this aint propaganda as all the inmates are healthy looking and its easy to see they are being treated well enough as you can tell by their demeanour as they dont look timid and afraid but compare this to the poor ukrainians who return as skeletal husks who look terrified and timid and its easy to know whos country is showing human decency and whos not,you say this is propaganda as its difficult for you to believe that ukraine could show human decency to these men as you know their own government is incapable of such actions as russia treats its own people worse than ukraine treats their enemies and this is the truth off the matter
I work in a prison in Ukraine and I can say that this is all true, all international standards for keeping prisoners of war according to conventions are observed.
@@ShadowReaper-pu2hx it's a shame that a seriously written sentence makes you distrustful, maybe you'll get more used to it if I add emojis and slang to it
Just imagine how fascist authoritarian Russian dictatorship is treating the sovereign democratic Ukrainian soldiers. I guarantee you it’s nothing as close to humane like these POWs are treated here. But, of course, fascists never treat the civilized world’s people in a civilized manner. As an American, I will always support Ukraine. Long live the fighters for freedom and democracy against fascism.
The returned Ukrainian soldiers always come back thin, with poorly healed battlefield wounds (If they haven't become worse through infection), and most seem to have fresh cuts on faces, arms and backs. We don't have video from inside the camps, but the condition soldiers are returned to Ukraine tells a pretty obvious picture.
@@princeo15 what are you trying to claim? Are you trying to claim that Ukrainian POWs have been forced to join a fascist authoritarian Russian military battalion? And then you’re laughing about that? Am I getting that right? 🤦🏻♂️
I hope Ukraine entertains them in their timeoff with documentaries bout the reality of the situation, and some of the history. The chance to subvert their views and faith shouldn't be ignored.
@@tonyjoka2346 Why not? The truth of history is instructive. Merely demonstrating that a country is willing to admit to historical mistakes might be a mind-changing surprise.
yea show the history how the ukrainians helped the nazis kill the jews how ukraine funds a neo nazi azov regiment that idolizes the ss waffen and how zelenskyy clapped and praise hunka a known nazi officer that emigrated to canada after the war . ukraine is no better then russia there’s no good or bad in this war you brainwashed fool
Whats pseudo about it? In every country there where people helping the nazis. NSB is from my country, the netherlands. Doesnt mean netherlands were all nazis@@tonyjoka2346
To be honest, they probably love more comfortably in that prison than at home or when they were in Russian army camp. They must have been so sad to leave
To be honest -- the POWs are, probably, leaving in better conditions, than Ukrainian soldiers. Because western TV is not allowed into Ukrainian barracks.
I bet those prisoners are glad to be safe - and in better conditions than in their own army! I'm glad that they get to choose whether they are exchanged or not.
Yeah,I think they are far too tollerant. I wouldn't be able to treat them as humans after seeing what they do to civilians and ukranian POWs. hats off to them
Excellent video! This camp would be like a luxury hotel compared to probably 80 percent of the homes in Russia. Three free meals a day. Showers. Clean beds. A roof over your head. Clean clothes and good sturdy footwear. These guys should kneel down and thank God that there *are* civilised countries in the world. Russia sure as heck is not one of them. I don't think it ever will be.
As a Russian, I’m interested to know which civilized country are you from if you think that 80 percent of houses in Russia are worse than this concentration camp? but at the same time I understand that this is a rhetorical question because keyboard ninjas like you are usually embarrassed to name the fucking garbage dump in which they live...
True, but by what I have seen, the average Ukrainian outside of the larger cities lives a better life than most Russians under the same circumstances!@@Jonas-rq1mi
Transparency is important during confusing conflicts like this. If one is not Ukrainian or Russian, it is difficult to understand all the intricacies of the cultural and political dynamics and history. War is one of the worst things humankind practices. My heart feels pain for all those forced into this terrible situation.
‘I’m just an average soldier’ Reminds me of the quote from ‘Black Hawk Down’…..’You have the power to kill but not negotiate?’ Peace for all, and soon! 🤞🏼
There is no reason to escape for them. They will be caught ASAP. Imagine Russian soldiers going around somewhere in Ukraine 1,000 kilometers away from the front line
@@AlexanderKhrebet Maybe, Ukraine was part of Russia until 1991 when it separated into a sovereign country. Many Ukrainians speak Russia. You cannot tell someone is Russian by looking at them.
@@williamwaters4506In west of Ukraine, everybody speak ukrainian. Men dressed as felon who can not say a word on ukrainian language would be immediately arrested. Also russian people have weird russian accent that is very noticeable to ukrainians. They basically speak on another form of russian language, using words that nobody even know in Ukraine. Escaping from prison camp for russian POW is an unrealistical fantasy.
Officers hold viable intel and such about russian positions. This idea came from the British in WW2 where POW german officers were treated a bit higher class. They gained important intel to win.
@@paulhui3282well that’s if they’re taken alive. The problem with the Russian military is that they don’t utilize NCOs in the same way the U.S. does and rely heavily on high ranking officers to direct troops. This of course leads to them giving themselves away to scouts and snipers and getting smoked.
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It sucks but you want to put things like this out in hopes that the Russians try to match this level of humanity for their POWs. But I doubt it’s even remotely close.
It is amazing seeing how well the Ukrainians treat their captured enemies, especially when we know exactly how Ukrainians get treated as "Guests" of the Russians! Ukrainian proves the right of their cause and why they deserve to win as worthy allies of the US/NATO
I don't understand why the POWs want to go home so quickly. Because as soon as they're home, they'll soon be back at the front. I'd rather be a POW for longer. They're doing well there. They are warm, have a bed, medical care, enough to eat and can make three phone calls a day. Much better than being at war again.
Better off than many Ukrainians who had their homes totalled, families killed in rocket attacks. Others homeless and cold, even those in their homes, cold in winter. This reporter - has he been to Russia to interview Ukrainian POW's? Have any non-Russian media been allowed access to POW camps?
It's difficult to believe whether or not POW's are treated well, this could all be for the video, or they can all be living better than in their own army, but it's a time where one side can completely lie and make themselves look good. I'm not saying that this is 100% not true, but when it's so easy to lie about the treatment of others in war time, that you have to be cautious of what you believe.
Exactly, Ukraine needs global aid and support. They wouldn’t shoot themselves in the foot by posting anything that opposes that goal (this video is from a Ukrainian news source). Who really knows what goes on in these camps.
These people were kidnapped from their siberian villages usually. Imagine loosing your passport and all legal paperwork, they go to your house and take everyone from a village.
@@trevortrevortsr2 my apologies for misunderstanding. I agree. But we can still notice the fact that these people are very poor with no mental health support. Either way, hopefully they can “return” “home” for Ukranian POWs. But russia doesnt treat their veterans nicely..
Prison or Military was a pretty common judicial practice all over the world. Sailors used to be pirates, French Legion used to be full of criminals who fled to France. And some convicts may good soldiers. A soldier is a mercenary of the state.
Nothing about the torture of Russian prisoners? Like those who have fingers cut off. Those who are castrated and forced to return home? Your nation has become a disgrace.
I find it funny that Russia says the Ukrainians are acting like Nazis. No they are not! Ukraine's military treats their enemies with respect when they take prisoners. Slava Ukraini! ☦
@EricDraven-ci8wi clearly not otherwise there wouldn't be ones released minus fingers and some actually castrated. Have you even got a clue that Azov were absorbed into the Ukrainian army?
Ukraine should be proud trying to treat POWs according to conventions. It has got to be difficult considering why those prisoners are there, and while observing what condition the Ukrainians that come back in exchange are in. Anyway, I'm sure that sticking to the conventions greatly increase the willingness of western countries to keep supporting Ukraine, the politicians don't get blamed for supporting wrong doing, that matters a lot in a democracy. Same regarding the efforts that Ukraine do to keep track of donated equipment. Documentation and evidence disarms those that would argue against sustained support. Misinformation doesn't stand a chance. Stay strong Ukraine, you're doing the right thing. 🇺🇦✌️
I bet those POW are very happy to be watered and fed with decent conditions - and not fighting Putins illegal war and all the depravations and horror which that entails.
They're being taken care of better here than Putin would while they were fighting. We call these "three hots and a cot" in the US. 3 hot meals and a bed.
The worst part is there is going to be some if a lot who will beg to stay here in Ukraine rather than go back home and face "punishment" or even killed . If they get lucky, they may go home and the community treats them like a leper avoids them. They'll face social isolation either way.
Let's be real here, this video *is* propaganda material, but I am sure that Ukraine really does treat its POW's with respect that's been shown in this video (though they definitely showed the nicer sides).
Like many in war these men were forced to fight not all maybe but a lot, they also have families mums dads wives siblings they were dragged into this war believing ukraine were a rogue country once again ordinary men used as cannon fodder.i read thousands of Ukrainian young men fled the country rather than fight they to do not want to fight, it's terrible what's happening, the world needs peace,seems like that has become a pipe dream.😢😢
The Ukrainian soldier is not getting treated the way the Russian soldiers are being treated. That’s so sad believe me The Russian soldiers know how good Ukrainian soldiers I’m treating them and yet they go home and lie about stories
The Russian Ukraine war has so many similarities to both WWI and WWII. The trench warfare they have fought in and are still fighting in is exactly how it was during WWI and the POW camp looks a lot like the POW camps in Poland during WWII.
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I'd prefer it if Ukraine didn't publish videos where the prisoners are identifiable. Better if the shots did not show the prisoners' faces. An official at human rights watch said: “Although it may seem in some videos that POWs are free to speak as they wish, they are held captive by another military force, and it’s almost impossible to judge from one video the conditions they face.” But an war crimes expert quoted in the Washington Post, said that, even where such interviews were not permissible: "the videos don’t constitute war crimes but are instead technical violations. And she said it’s important not to compare them to graver violations." We know from UN officials that violations of the Geneva Convention by the Kremlin do constitute war crimes, and are far, far more serious.
It's really important that the international community is checking in on the condition of these pow! We have a responibility to make sure they are kept safe and under humane conditions!!
They had a choice. They could protest and fight for freedom inside russia. Not doing that they chose to fight Ukraine. Chances of dying fighting for freedom inside russia are much less than on the modern battlefield.
Вы понятия не имеете какой в России режим, внутри России людям которые против власти гораздо опаснее чем на передовой, для этого у власти есть несколько миллионов карателей (омон, росгвардия, полиция, собр, кадыровцы, казачий полк и многие другие). Эти миллионы до зубов вооруженных карателей не воюют на Украине, они стоят на охране Путина, обычные же люди при восстании без серьезного оружия умрут в первые же дни. Те люди которые попали на передовую, большинство не по своей воле прожили немного больше, но в конце концов они будут обменены и все равно по приезду будут устранены.
They would need to have a need for freedom in the first place to fight for it. It's like saying why cattle does not rebel on the meadow before they are sent to the slaughter house. Cows do not think what farmer is doing to them. They are just happy to chew on grass. You can't expect a cow to think like a farmer.
Because that's the difference between a country who aspires to be a liberal democracy who respects humanitarian laws and an authoritarian dictatorship that doesn't. It's important to show these Russian PoW's that, as they'll remember how well they were treated when they go back home to their dictatorship.
Prisoner exchanges. They get Ukrainians back Also soldiers who send back are deprogrammed from Putins propaganda so they could become a thorn in russias side
It's better to get back your POW then be stuck with enemy POWs. Think about it - when you get your POW back, you boost your manpower with someone who's already seen combat and is trained. If they're wounded, you get back someone who can train other or just go back to their family. It boosts your troops' morale, knowing that they will be exchanged if they get captured. On the other hand, having enemy POWs is practically throwing away resources on people who do not support the war effort in any way. It's better to get 1 of yours back than to keep 1 of them. Plus, Ukraine isn't a large country and trained soldiers are a limited resource.
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Have you seen hundreds of videos of Ukrainians being kidnapped right on the street and dragged into a minivan? This is a TCК employee and this This is the most democratic country in the world doing this? Shit, this is fascism! Why don't you interview such people? who escaped from them.
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The POWs are subordinated but not abused & are clothed, housed & fed better than in their home country.
Been hearing presently that Russian soldiers have been executing Ukranian pows
This is how you do it. Treat your prisoners better than their military units did, to further drive home the idea of who the good guys vs bad guys are.
Yeah… Ukraine is so innocent that they’re now invading Russia. Riiiiiight
Do you really believe this?
I stopped thinking that a year or so ago
How do the guard treat them behind the camera? and what did it look before the filming?
@@North_Red_Dark_Academia There is a lot of footage from the camps. They are kept far behind the frontline (safe? that depends on where russia aims its missiles) Red Cross is there constantly, too.
In russia, the opposite.
From America, thank you for videos like this. It helps when I am able to show these to friends and family that have no real idea what's going on in the world.
Thank you for watching and sharing our content!
we do appreciate you share the video
Not your content but Gordon's
You’re showing this to all 340,000,000?
@@Rick-C-117 I see what you did there. Funny but somewhat harsh. There must be at least a handful that keeps up with current events.😄😊
I would say this is quite humane.
They are used for propaganda.
@@kofferfischii yes, Ukrainians unlike Russians want to look like the good guys. The second army in the world is not that smart. Do you ever wonder why they can't take Ukraine.
The conditions are pretty decent in POW camp in Ukraine
Of course it is why would they show a camp off that is not humane?
They have to Keep it that way in order to give a good Example for Future NATO Membership
The exchanged Ukrainians POWS are skin and bone , compared to the Russian POWs……
Says every thing.
true. Russian POWs gain weight while at this camp
@@JamesORyan-q5r 😂
@@JamesORyan-q5rdid u bother do to a single google search
@@JamesORyan-q5r orc sighted
@@JamesORyan-q5r www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/countries/ukraine/2023/23-03-24-Ukraine-thematic-report-POWs-ENG.pdf There you go, a UN and independently backed and Russian source confirmed report showing treatment of Ukrainian prisoners. List includes: Undernourishment, forced upright confinement, torture, forced heavy labour, lack of medical care, lack of access to family contact, etc. Glad I could help you with this!
Good man treat humans as humans ... God bless Ukraine ❤
Agree God Bless Ukraine Armed Forces and police and emergency services also all the Ukraine people
God Bless the Ukraine armed forces, police and emergency services.
@@desgoulding7154 AZOV too?
Most humans would get on much better with no religion + countries or any indoctrination from childhood. This *can* also include the military. As it is just as much, textbook brain-poisoning 🧠 ☣︎ = ☠️
Military = 🧠 ☠️
Humanity has left those soldiers forever
They are better treated than what they get 'back home' .
im sure you know best alan
Thank you
@@CT-mt5jq I think the world does to...Comrade Putin.
@@CT-mt5jq Nice try Vladimir.
@@romka_ind I would think, in rubble. Ruble is dead.
You can interview Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine, but you can't interview Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia.
Yeah because Russia would let a enemy journal in one of his camp right ?
@@yannmoyes2493 Concentration camp, like in Nazi Germany.
@@valerym1400 the Nazi are the Ukrainian not the other way around
@@yannmoyes2493They’re Nazi units fighting for Russia
@@valerym1400you clearly have no idea what a concentration camp is other wise you wouldn't using it incorrectly
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One can only imagine how UAF POW'S are treated by Russians.
And that is no way close to how the Russian POW'S are treated in Ukraine.
They have to stop torturing them because war has lasted so long. Mass graves is a bad look when you are telling the world you are the good guys.
How do you know this? Ukrainian propaganda paints Russians as subhuman, Russian propaganda paints Ukrainians as brotherly Slavs.
@@froimkatz8214 … to be subjagated and dominated in the Russian federation. It’s no secret how terribly the other oblasts fares within the federation; why would the Ukraine oblasts be any different in the same seat as they are? Also, there are plenty of toxic familial relationships between people where one part wants absolutely nothing to do with the other, so ’brotherly slavs’ is not as endearing as you make it out to be, considering the above stated facts.
@@froimkatz8214
"Ukrainians don't exist, they all are just corrupted sub-russians, and we will reeducate them to accept it" is brotherly? BROTHERLY?
@@froimkatz8214oh boy how wrong you are...😂
you're brainwashed by Putin's propagandists.
actually ruzzkies dont do nothing buy torture and starve ukrainian pow's.and thats a fact.
They treated as a POW better than the regular Russian army
They treat their POW's better than Putin treats his soldiers! 😂😂
Believe the propaganda.
My thoughts exactly! And they're given the choice of whether to be exchanged (returned to Russia) or not.
@@Rick-C-117please tell us all, WHICH PROPAGANDA, oh wise robot?
@@Rick-C-117Go back to RT, Иван.
From these images, they are treating these prisonners humanely. Didn't expect less from the free and proud people of Ukraine.
Free? I bet that's how the ukranian teenegers getting kidnapped by ukranian military commissars feel
@@tonyjoka2346 lol Maybe russia should stop invading no need for soldiers pretty simple right?
@@relaxedsack1263maybe Ukraine should just surrender pretty simple right?
@@relaxedsack1263 yh I ain't disputing that
@@romka_ind if I m a bot wouldn't I already be home? F""cking r" tard
Being that we've all seen how skinny the Ukrainian POW's in Russian are when they are exchanged, i'm guessing conditions are much worse.
God bless ukanias family and volunteer 💙💛
Remember,this is a propaganda film,it does not show everything. There atrocities on both sides. God bless these men of war on both sides.
I bet you havent seen Pow exchange videos from Telegram... because if you did then you would know that it goes both ways..
@@hugaman2043 Seen plenty enough to know that you are lying about Russian POWs being skinny or look beaten
@mikkel066h bro, Russia posted their own little videos of the pows that they exchanged with... I don't know why ur saying that im lying when you can go and find the videos and do a little observation and cross reference... I don't even support the orcs but I'm just tired of people ignoring one side and talking shit 😒
I am quite shocked with the lack of propaganda. This was straightforward, and matter of fact. "Those who want to stay will remain until the war ends". It doesn't even say that Ukraine will win, and you don't call the Russians as "orcs". Brilliantly well-done documentary in an era will both sides lie. True journalism. I will definitely recommend this.
Thank you for your feedback!
Truth always speaks for itself. Only lies, cowardice and weakness need lies, confusion, propaganda, violence and suppression.
Yeah, like the fox politely guarding the henhouse, do you call this a documentary? It is war propaganda.
If you are looking for blatant propaganda, you'll be a victim of propaganda.
There is no lie when it comes to putin and his savages! Please we've known putins sick ass for years
I enjoy seeing this sort of things coming from Kyiv. This is helpful both informationally and support wise. these men are well taken care off, better than some prisoners in the USA. Thank you for upholding the proper West. Slava Ukraini. You are all heroes.
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Yh it's nice propaganda stunt
@@tonyjoka2346Everything you choose not to believe is “pRoPaGaNdA sTuNt”. Maybe your life is propaganda 😂
@@KimKimGregoryyeah😂
@@tonyjoka2346 its easy to see this aint propaganda as all the inmates are healthy looking and its easy to see they are being treated well enough as you can tell by their demeanour as they dont look timid and afraid but compare this to the poor ukrainians who return as skeletal husks who look terrified and timid and its easy to know whos country is showing human decency and whos not,you say this is propaganda as its difficult for you to believe that ukraine could show human decency to these men as you know their own government is incapable of such actions as russia treats its own people worse than ukraine treats their enemies and this is the truth off the matter
I work in a prison in Ukraine and I can say that this is all true, all international standards for keeping prisoners of war according to conventions are observed.
Lying j_w
That could not sound more like a pre-scripted propaganda statement-even if it’s true.
@@ShadowReaper-pu2hxHAHAHAHAH. “Shadow Reaper” funny name bud
@@sightstrikemaster, you’re welcome for the laughs.
@@ShadowReaper-pu2hx it's a shame that a seriously written sentence makes you distrustful, maybe you'll get more used to it if I add emojis and slang to it
God bless 🇺🇦 Ukraine ❤❤❤
Civilization vs barbarism...
The easy way of looking at the world.
@@kofferfischii What's your optics?
All states are equal. @@oneanywhere8561
@@kofferfischii It's the logical way, supported by facts!
Unlike RuSSIan propaganda for sheep!
Indeed
Just imagine how fascist authoritarian Russian dictatorship is treating the sovereign democratic Ukrainian soldiers. I guarantee you it’s nothing as close to humane like these POWs are treated here. But, of course, fascists never treat the civilized world’s people in a civilized manner. As an American, I will always support Ukraine. Long live the fighters for freedom and democracy against fascism.
The returned Ukrainian soldiers always come back thin, with poorly healed battlefield wounds (If they haven't become worse through infection), and most seem to have fresh cuts on faces, arms and backs. We don't have video from inside the camps, but the condition soldiers are returned to Ukraine tells a pretty obvious picture.
Heard they joined Russian forces and formed a battalion 😂😂😂
In RuZZia pow camps are called GULAGS .
@@littlekong7685 exactly. A lot of people who’ve been paying attention to this war know this but glad you reiterated it.
@@princeo15 what are you trying to claim? Are you trying to claim that Ukrainian POWs have been forced to join a fascist authoritarian Russian military battalion? And then you’re laughing about that? Am I getting that right? 🤦🏻♂️
I hope Ukraine entertains them in their timeoff with documentaries bout the reality of the situation, and some of the history. The chance to subvert their views and faith shouldn't be ignored.
You mean psydo history of the great exploits of the galitia division?
@@tonyjoka2346 Why not? The truth of history is instructive. Merely demonstrating that a country is willing to admit to historical mistakes might be a mind-changing surprise.
@@parrotraiser6541 when I said psydo history I meant praising the galitia division which is false history
yea show the history how the ukrainians helped the nazis kill the jews how ukraine funds a neo nazi azov regiment that idolizes the ss waffen and how zelenskyy clapped and praise hunka a known nazi officer that emigrated to canada after the war . ukraine is no better then russia there’s no good or bad in this war you brainwashed fool
Whats pseudo about it? In every country there where people helping the nazis. NSB is from my country, the netherlands. Doesnt mean netherlands were all nazis@@tonyjoka2346
To be honest, they probably love more comfortably in that prison than at home or when they were in Russian army camp. They must have been so sad to leave
A lot of them don't have a proper shower at their homes in Russia
@@AlexanderKhrebet ahahahahhah Such lies, such stupid propaganda.
Better food no doubt.
To be honest -- the POWs are, probably, leaving in better conditions, than Ukrainian soldiers.
Because western TV is not allowed into Ukrainian barracks.
3 meals a day, electricity, running water and a warm bed, most Russians don’t get that so probably don’t want to leave
Thanks, Kyiv Independent.
It;s nice how polite the prisoners are. They seems to be very grateful.
reminds me of the german pows that were taken by americans
If I'm a Russian solider I'd much rather be safe in a Ukrainian pow camp than risk dying on the front lines
They're nice because they're not in a position of power.
We see how these "nice" soldiers act when they're in a position of power.
@@denko44Here come this guy
@@marcusaurelius3487 hes right tho
I bet those prisoners are glad to be safe - and in better conditions than in their own army! I'm glad that they get to choose whether they are exchanged or not.
Do not confuse western mindset with the Russian one, you'd be very mistaken.
Yeah,I think they are far too tollerant. I wouldn't be able to treat them as humans after seeing what they do to civilians and ukranian POWs. hats off to them
@@tommaso7649and thats why you will end up in jail yourself, honestly i think you belong in jail
@@tommaso7649 I hope you never have kids or be in any kind of power position, you are clearly mentally unwell
@@SlavicUnionGaming calm down dude.. he stated his opinion.. not everyone can be always calm in these situations
Going from prison to the front with 10 days of training is WILD.
Despicable old man Putin.
So the Ukrainian army never abducts military-age males and send them to the front within one week?
When i was a Russian soldier and they forced me to go to this war and i survived as POW. I never ever would go back to Russia
Now where do you live now?
Marcel birgelen a typical russian name xd
thats maybe cause your not russian?
Stop with your bs lies your not Russian
Your name is not Russian
Excellent video!
This camp would be like a luxury hotel compared to probably 80 percent of the homes in Russia.
Three free meals a day. Showers. Clean beds. A roof over your head. Clean clothes and good sturdy footwear.
These guys should kneel down and thank God that there *are* civilised countries in the world.
Russia sure as heck is not one of them. I don't think it ever will be.
Thank you for watching!
As a Russian, I’m interested to know which civilized country are you from if you think that 80 percent of houses in Russia are worse than this concentration camp? but at the same time I understand that this is a rhetorical question because keyboard ninjas like you are usually embarrassed to name the fucking garbage dump in which they live...
@@ИльяСапрыкин-б5еOk comrade 👌 😂
ukraine is poorer than russia
True, but by what I have seen, the average Ukrainian outside of the larger cities lives a better life than most Russians under the same circumstances!@@Jonas-rq1mi
This is why we need free press. To show things that others don't show you. To get another perspective. To learn. To see.
We do our best to inform you
its not like russia are any better. at least Ukaraine did not invade their neighbour
@@samuelphanoto4565 Ukraine can't invade nobody
They dont want to, not everyone are powerhungry orcs@@breazfreind402
Transparency is important during confusing conflicts like this. If one is not Ukrainian or Russian, it is difficult to understand all the intricacies of the cultural and political dynamics and history. War is one of the worst things humankind practices. My heart feels pain for all those forced into this terrible situation.
Well said 👍
What exactly is confusing about this “conflict”?
Thanks for the video!
Thank you for watching!
thank you for watching. if you share it, we would really appreciate
‘I’m just an average soldier’
Reminds me of the quote from ‘Black Hawk Down’…..’You have the power to kill but not negotiate?’
Peace for all, and soon! 🤞🏼
This might be a POW camp where no one tries to escape?
There is no reason to escape for them. They will be caught ASAP. Imagine Russian soldiers going around somewhere in Ukraine 1,000 kilometers away from the front line
@@AlexanderKhrebet...and with all that prisoner exchanging going on, and POW's having nothing but time, they might as well just bide their time.
@@AlexanderKhrebet Maybe, Ukraine was part of Russia until 1991 when it separated into a sovereign country. Many Ukrainians speak Russia. You cannot tell someone is Russian by looking at them.
@@williamwaters4506 part of ussr,not russia
@@williamwaters4506In west of Ukraine, everybody speak ukrainian. Men dressed as felon who can not say a word on ukrainian language would be immediately arrested. Also russian people have weird russian accent that is very noticeable to ukrainians. They basically speak on another form of russian language, using words that nobody even know in Ukraine. Escaping from prison camp for russian POW is an unrealistical fantasy.
Wait,Officers don't have to work? Some things never change.
Officers hold viable intel and such about russian positions.
This idea came from the British in WW2 where POW german officers were treated a bit higher class.
They gained important intel to win.
There’s also a clause in the Geneva conventions that officers must be treated better according to their rank
@@paulhui3282 huh i didnt know that
@@paulhui3282well that’s if they’re taken alive. The problem with the Russian military is that they don’t utilize NCOs in the same way the U.S. does and rely heavily on high ranking officers to direct troops. This of course leads to them giving themselves away to scouts and snipers and getting smoked.
Well technically in prison they are not officers they're just ordinary civilians like anybody else
These men probably never had it so good. Ukrainians are kind people 👍🇺🇦🇺🇦
The Kiev regime needs gullible people as in these comments.
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Three meals a day is more than I have and I live in Ireland!
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Good reporting! Transparency and the truth are necessary in all wars... 👏
Those are the luckiest soldiers in the Russian military. At least they’ll live to see the end of the war.
Same with the Ukrainians on the other side. I feel sorry for both.
This is awesome. Thank you. Why can't Ukrainians who were forced into the army be set free ? As long as they're loyal to Ukraine, that is.
Happiest men in all the Russian military.
😍😍😍😍They are lucky that they are still alive. Unlike many other conscripts and regular Russian soldiers who died in the battle.
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If you'd like to know more, check out Alexander's article about the camp here: kyivindependent.com/inside-a-russian-prisoner-of-war-camp-in-ukraine/
You can also read his interview with a Ukrainian citizen from the occupied territories who was forcibly conscripted to fight against his own country: kyivindependent.com/ukrainians-forcibly-conscripted-into-russias-army-await-their-fate-in-a-prisoner-of-war-camp/
The Ukrainian propaganda machinery is - as usually - running like a Swiss clockwork. 🤣😅😆😁😄😂
It sucks but you want to put things like this out in hopes that the Russians try to match this level of humanity for their POWs. But I doubt it’s even remotely close.
It is amazing seeing how well the Ukrainians treat their captured enemies, especially when we know exactly how Ukrainians get treated as "Guests" of the Russians! Ukrainian proves the right of their cause and why they deserve to win as worthy allies of the US/NATO
ill believe it when i see it
This video is what the Ukrainian government allowed to be filmed.
Treated very well. Great to see.
I don't understand why the POWs want to go home so quickly.
Because as soon as they're home, they'll soon be back at the front.
I'd rather be a POW for longer.
They're doing well there.
They are warm, have a bed, medical care, enough to eat and can make three phone calls a day.
Much better than being at war again.
Better off than many Ukrainians who had their homes totalled, families killed in rocket attacks. Others homeless and cold, even those in their homes, cold in winter. This reporter - has he been to Russia to interview Ukrainian POW's? Have any non-Russian media been allowed access to POW camps?
Humanity matters ♥️🙏
It's difficult to believe whether or not POW's are treated well, this could all be for the video, or they can all be living better than in their own army, but it's a time where one side can completely lie and make themselves look good. I'm not saying that this is 100% not true, but when it's so easy to lie about the treatment of others in war time, that you have to be cautious of what you believe.
Exactly, Ukraine needs global aid and support. They wouldn’t shoot themselves in the foot by posting anything that opposes that goal (this video is from a Ukrainian news source). Who really knows what goes on in these camps.
Forcing people to say thank u Ukrain is not good ....everyone love their country no matter what
I am just an ordinary soldier - no you're not - you're a convict who kills for money and a pardon - a mercenary
These people were kidnapped from their siberian villages usually.
Imagine loosing your passport and all legal paperwork, they go to your house and take everyone from a village.
@@ArmedSpaghet You're talking about mobilized troops - The interview convict mercenary is killing for money and a pardon
@@trevortrevortsr2 my apologies for misunderstanding. I agree.
But we can still notice the fact that these people are very poor with no mental health support.
Either way, hopefully they can “return” “home” for Ukranian POWs.
But russia doesnt treat their veterans nicely..
@@ArmedSpaghet When people invade, kill your family, and steal your children you're not interested in excuses for their behaviour
Prison or Military was a pretty common judicial practice all over the world. Sailors used to be pirates, French Legion used to be full of criminals who fled to France. And some convicts may good soldiers. A soldier is a mercenary of the state.
My 🇺🇦cousin is in the AFU these people are often happy to surrender to be taken as POWs. Often they’re starving, thirsty, terrified and injured.
Interesting.... Very interesting
thank you for watching
Your so very kind Mr. President Ukraine. GOD BLESS
Interested in how Russia treats Ukrainian POWs? Watch our new investigation here: ua-cam.com/video/U_rWDBS9TTo/v-deo.html
Nothing about the torture of Russian prisoners? Like those who have fingers cut off. Those who are castrated and forced to return home? Your nation has become a disgrace.
Ukranians were shooting pow soldiers in the head and officers in the knees. 9 years of murdering their own people .
To be honest, using POW as propaganda tool is a war crime
I find it funny that Russia says the Ukrainians are acting like Nazis. No they are not! Ukraine's military treats their enemies with respect when they take prisoners. Slava Ukraini! ☦
@EricDraven-ci8wi clearly not otherwise there wouldn't be ones released minus fingers and some actually castrated. Have you even got a clue that Azov were absorbed into the Ukrainian army?
Ukraine should be proud trying to treat POWs according to conventions.
It has got to be difficult considering why those prisoners are there, and while observing what condition the Ukrainians that come back in exchange are in.
Anyway, I'm sure that sticking to the conventions greatly increase the willingness of western countries to keep supporting Ukraine, the politicians don't get blamed for supporting wrong doing, that matters a lot in a democracy.
Same regarding the efforts that Ukraine do to keep track of donated equipment.
Documentation and evidence disarms those that would argue against sustained support. Misinformation doesn't stand a chance.
Stay strong Ukraine, you're doing the right thing. 🇺🇦✌️
are you being sarcastic? The UN-HR monitoring group found both parties of treating POW's unfairly (refer to march 2023 report by UN-HR office).
Zjedz ich chleb .😂😂😂brawo Rosja gonić banderowcow do nory I komika
I bet those POW are very happy to be watered and fed with decent conditions - and not fighting Putins illegal war and all the depravations and horror which that entails.
Democracy for all! God save Ukraine!
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Democracy? We no longer have it here in the U.S. It is a charade.
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They're being taken care of better here than Putin would while they were fighting. We call these "three hots and a cot" in the US. 3 hot meals and a bed.
More forgiving than I.
Yup. I would not let anyone leave the field
The worst part is there is going to be some if a lot who will beg to stay here in Ukraine rather than go back home and face "punishment" or even killed . If they get lucky, they may go home and the community treats them like a leper avoids them. They'll face social isolation either way.
Let's be real here, this video *is* propaganda material, but I am sure that Ukraine really does treat its POW's with respect that's been shown in this video (though they definitely showed the nicer sides).
pretty sure the publisher of the video will be deleting this comment pretty soon
@@juhanakiuru11Well they didn't
It;s not propaganda if it is TRUE !!! So many people have to find something negative, but then you say you believe they are treated well ??
Well, it’s high time to watch such a movie, but from other side. Please share the link if so
standard issue POW boots probably better than standard issue Russian Military ones 😂
Like many in war these men were forced to fight not all maybe but a lot, they also have families mums dads wives siblings they were dragged into this war believing ukraine were a rogue country once again ordinary men used as cannon fodder.i read thousands of Ukrainian young men fled the country rather than fight they to do not want to fight, it's terrible what's happening, the world needs peace,seems like that has become a pipe dream.😢😢
I wouldn't be surprised if more than half of these POW's don't want to go back to Russia. The Russian prisons make this look like a holiday spa.
I mean that’s what I would think too, but in the video the narrator clearly states most choose to go back to Russia lol
@@dannyt4663- typically the ones with family and don't want them shunned.
Peace to all. Soldiers are just following orders. Very humane.❤
Ukraine treats them good compared what Russia treats the Ukraines. Doesn't seem right.
The Ukrainian soldier is not getting treated the way the Russian soldiers are being treated. That’s so sad believe me The Russian soldiers know how good Ukrainian soldiers I’m treating them and yet they go home and lie about stories
I wonder if some that have not been exchanged may be responsible of war crimes
Yes, Ukraine usually don't swap those Russian POWs accused or charged with war crimes. After the courts decisions they are capt at the same camp
He sad Russia didn’t want them back .
The Russian Ukraine war has so many similarities to both WWI and WWII. The trench warfare they have fought in and are still fighting in is exactly how it was during WWI and the POW camp looks a lot like the POW camps in Poland during WWII.
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How many countries has USA invaded unjustly this is a geopolitical war and USA and co are the ones at fault
Just write it in one sentence
perhaps that’s a possibility
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They should take them to Ukrainian towns and force them to rebuild the homes they destroyed.
I'm waiting for a similar report from ruZZia showing Ukrainian POW
Russia doesnt allow the free press to the camps and prisons where Ukrainian POWs are kept
Don't hold your breath.
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please keep these guy safe and treat them like human beings they want peace also🙏🙏🙏
3 meals at day, better than in their army...
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I'd prefer it if Ukraine didn't publish videos where the prisoners are identifiable. Better if the shots did not show the prisoners' faces.
An official at human rights watch said: “Although it may seem in some videos that POWs are free to speak as they wish, they are held captive by another military force, and it’s almost impossible to judge from one video the conditions they face.”
But an war crimes expert quoted in the Washington Post, said that, even where such interviews were not permissible: "the videos don’t constitute war crimes but are instead technical violations. And she said it’s important not to compare them to graver violations."
We know from UN officials that violations of the Geneva Convention by the Kremlin do constitute war crimes, and are far, far more serious.
It's really important that the international community is checking in on the condition of these pow! We have a responibility to make sure they are kept safe and under humane conditions!!
meanwhile ukrainian POWs are being abused by ruzzians and you don't care
" Interviewing Russian soldiers in POW camp in Ukraine " Yeah , I bet they gonna be objective and honest .
Better to be alive, fed, warm shelter than being hungry, cold or dead, these are the lucky ones
God bless Ukraine! 🇺🇦
It looks like they look very good after them, they might not want to go back to Mother Russia.
You should allow prisoners to say what they want,when interviewing them.
Very encouraging Sir
They had a choice. They could protest and fight for freedom inside russia. Not doing that they chose to fight Ukraine. Chances of dying fighting for freedom inside russia are much less than on the modern battlefield.
The choice was between prison or fighting. Nice gaslighting.
Russians do support the war by the overwhelming majority. For a lot of poor regions, the war became a financial boon.
Вы понятия не имеете какой в России режим, внутри России людям которые против власти гораздо опаснее чем на передовой, для этого у власти есть несколько миллионов карателей (омон, росгвардия, полиция, собр, кадыровцы, казачий полк и многие другие). Эти миллионы до зубов вооруженных карателей не воюют на Украине, они стоят на охране Путина, обычные же люди при восстании без серьезного оружия умрут в первые же дни. Те люди которые попали на передовую, большинство не по своей воле прожили немного больше, но в конце концов они будут обменены и все равно по приезду будут устранены.
They would need to have a need for freedom in the first place to fight for it.
It's like saying why cattle does not rebel on the meadow before they are sent to the slaughter house.
Cows do not think what farmer is doing to them. They are just happy to chew on grass.
You can't expect a cow to think like a farmer.
When you get a call from the military and you refuse it then you go to the military court and then to prison
Ukraine follows the Geneva Convention on the treatment of POW , Russia does not and use torture and other brutal means on POW,s
Oh god, western education is DEAD
They get exchanged then sent straight back to the front
ussualy yes
This is common for both UA and RF
They KIDNAPPED and TOOK UKRAINIAN CHILDREN to RUSSIA ....they have to be held accountable
Jesus. If I were a Russian POW, I’d want to stay in Ukraine.
LORD Jesus
Many former German and Italian POWs emigrated to the US., Canada, and the UK.
Unfortunately. .once they go back to Russia, they will be sent right back into combat, regardless if they were wounded or not.
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I can see why that ex prisoner had committed his crime, he has no concept of repercussions from a personal act has he?
Looks like they get treated better in pow camp than living in russia
Why are you being so nice to them? The Russians would torture you.
Exactly because we're not like them. Though sometimes I think the same as you.
Because that's the difference between a country who aspires to be a liberal democracy who respects humanitarian laws and an authoritarian dictatorship that doesn't. It's important to show these Russian PoW's that, as they'll remember how well they were treated when they go back home to their dictatorship.
You can t win with hate vs hate. It never worked out in mankind history.
Its called civilisation
@@liukin95great answer
I was never able to call home from Vietnam.
Lucky bastards.
yes, a lot of them say they are lucky because they are alive
Better living conditions than a American neighborhood! Sign me up!
Most Russian soldiers are in the 30's and 40' but they look my grandpa. That's life in Russia.
nice generalization. i watched a video of the silkroad in USA. Does that mean all people there look like homeless drugaddicts ?
They pull men to army from students up to age to 60 years old
@@jerzyhans9799 Both sides do that, though Ukraine does more
How independent is Kiev Independent, from the State? I was under the impression that non-state media was banned in Ukraine.
They shouldn't go home until the war is over. There's a really good chance they will be sent back to fight in Ukraine
Prisoner exchanges. They get Ukrainians back
Also soldiers who send back are deprogrammed from Putins propaganda so they could become a thorn in russias side
It's better to get back your POW then be stuck with enemy POWs. Think about it - when you get your POW back, you boost your manpower with someone who's already seen combat and is trained. If they're wounded, you get back someone who can train other or just go back to their family. It boosts your troops' morale, knowing that they will be exchanged if they get captured. On the other hand, having enemy POWs is practically throwing away resources on people who do not support the war effort in any way. It's better to get 1 of yours back than to keep 1 of them. Plus, Ukraine isn't a large country and trained soldiers are a limited resource.
@@buckplug2423ukraine is a very large country