My Thoughts On Russia/Ukraine As A Russian Immigrant

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    I was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States when I was 6 years old. My parents wanted to give me and my sister a better life, and despite taking the incredible risk of moving to America without speaking a word of English, they were successful. I'll forever be grateful to my parents for what they did for us. That being said, as someone who still has family in both Russia and Ukraine, we have been struggling through a variety of emotions as so many Ukrainians and Russians suffer because of this war.
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  • @Howto07884
    @Howto07884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28839

    My friend is half Ukrainian and half Russian he has been crying alot and to see what he is going through is tough so I’m going to send this to him thank you doctor mike

    • @Howto07884
      @Howto07884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +417

      They should be one hand in hand there’s no need to go to war

    • @jenniferhiemstra5228
      @jenniferhiemstra5228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +702

      I can’t imagine being either Ukrainian or Russian, but both?? That’s got to be some sort of emotional wallop, sending so much love to your friend 💕💕💕💕

    • @princessinmittens4783
      @princessinmittens4783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +137

      What a beautiful idea! I hope your friend finds motivation through all the tears. We are all crying with him. Much love always!

    • @Mama_Bear524
      @Mama_Bear524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Now I’m crying. Please send him my love

    • @Dubz4Dayz03
      @Dubz4Dayz03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      @@maitreyakanitkar8742 🤨

  • @00kidney
    @00kidney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15793

    Thank you for this video Dr.Mike. Living in Europe the situation is pretty tense even in the countries that are not directly involved. We are receiving many refugees from Ukraine here and what they have seen goes beyond my wildest nightmares.
    I'm praying every day for this situation to deescalate but news don't seem really positive here.

    • @bungeegum9286
      @bungeegum9286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Depends on where in Europe. I live in Denmark, and we have received many refugees too, but the general public is not affected by the war here. (At least most people aren't).

    • @AveRay_
      @AveRay_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      lol your channel is a literal meme

    • @phily8093
      @phily8093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      @@bungeegum9286 not yet. And let's hope not ever. But sadly we can't be complacent. I'm in England, but none of us are that far away from another war on our doorsteps.

    • @bungeegum9286
      @bungeegum9286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@phily8093 I don't believe this will cause WW3, but you can never be sure!

    • @sherrikraut3888
      @sherrikraut3888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Thanks dr. Mike, for speaking so honestly about what's going on in Russia and the Ukraine. My grandparents on both sides came to this country USA for Religious freedom.

  • @ambriel6139
    @ambriel6139 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +688

    I'm from Russia. I grew up in the 90s in a small town. There was no work there after the two city-forming factories were privatized and sold for next to nothing. And my parents really made a lot of efforts to ensure that I grew up in normal conditions.
    My family and I have never supported Putin. We never believed him. I went to protests several times before the war.
    When the war with Ukraine began, it was like a blow to the gut. Some of my friends turned gray in a few days. Some left, hiding from mobilization. My social network page was blocked by the Prosecutor General's Office in June 2022 for my anti-war position. Sometimes I have a strong desire to protest again, but I understand that most likely I will end up in prison after this.
    Thank you for not showing hatred towards Russians.

    • @Erkin7710
      @Erkin7710 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      yesss!

    • @alpenspass
      @alpenspass 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

      that is so true
      i support the russian and ukrainan civilians
      i´m just imagining being russian and emigrating to the eu, and being hated for putin, while i hate him...
      this entire war is soo sad

    • @ambriel6139
      @ambriel6139 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      @@alpenspass Thank you. In fact, right now I am in the process of obtaining a US fiancee visa. My fiance and I met online a month before the start of the war. Last June we met in Greece. We decided to meet there because it would be dangerous for my fiance to come to Russia because he served in Iraq. Now our documents have been sent to Warsaw (so far we have not received a response from there). I will need to go through a visa interview there. And the thing is that now Poland does not issue visas to Russians. That is, I will have to get a tourist Schengen of another country to get to Poland for this interview. And my trip to Poland will look something like this: My city - Moscow- Turkey- Greece-Poland. It's funny because my region borders Poland, and I used to be able to get to Poland by bus. I have written to the Consul of Poland asking him to inform me how I can get to Poland legally to pass my interview without violating any laws and regulations. But he simply answered that it was impossible to obtain a Polish visa. I have so many fears... I am afraid that I will not be allowed into the Schengen area, I am afraid that the fiance's petition will expire, I am afraid of... A lot of things. I'm not going to return to Russia in the coming years. If I return, I may be recognized as a foreign agent for my "connections with a foreign citizen from an unfriendly country." But most of all, I'm afraid that something might go wrong and I'll never see my fiance again. 😞

    • @tetyanalevandovska580
      @tetyanalevandovska580 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I only support Ukraine!GO UKRAINE as I am Ukrainian

    • @alpenspass
      @alpenspass 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      ​@@ambriel6139 oh noo, that´s so sad!
      it is bad that you won´t get the visa for schengen.
      but where are you now?
      are you in russia?

  • @teddyscloset9399
    @teddyscloset9399 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1131

    I am a half russian, and am fluent in russian. I have been helping Ukrainians move too my country with my mother, and it's geniunly heartbreaking too know that these people have had too leave everything they've ever known behind because of this war. My heart goes out too everybody affected by this war

    • @yaroslavosypov1068
      @yaroslavosypov1068 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Nice deals, where are you from?

    • @DanielMazahreh
      @DanielMazahreh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can thank the corporated fascist USA that started the Ukraine crisis since 2014, which provoked Russia to invade to begin with.

    • @kairon5249
      @kairon5249 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@yaroslavosypov1068 probably poland because they said ukrainians are moving to their country

    • @silversnakeanimations79
      @silversnakeanimations79 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@kairon5249 germany 🗿

    • @tonywoutrs
      @tonywoutrs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      As a half russian also, I feel the same way.

  • @VadymVus
    @VadymVus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3704

    I am a Ukrainian village family doctor, Vadym Vus. Four of my daughters are your fans. They had to be evacuated before the threat of Russian occupation. My wife, nurse and I continue to work in the village. Thank you very much for your position. I wish you God's blessings and professional achievements.

    • @Amare-og9xg
      @Amare-og9xg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Скажи паляниця

    • @luxborealis
      @luxborealis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      God job! I am a school teacher in a town in the mountains of Norway and we just recieved 70 Ukrainian children sent away by their parents like you did. It is the right choice, both to send them to safety and to stay and help the people. Hopefully when all this ends, everyone will be reunited again, or at least most. We cannot deny many families will likely permanently miss several members from all this going on. Just awful, really wish there was some way we could help you without causing a nuclear war, but at least we can keep sending money and weapons to be wielded by brave Ukrainians in defence of their land. Still, your job is just as important as that of the soldiers, peoples lives’ depend on you now even more than ever before. Stay safe, doctor.

    • @valentine_ls7065
      @valentine_ls7065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Безмежно вдячний вам та вашій дружині

    • @Slovenia132
      @Slovenia132 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you still alive?

    • @mrrobot8377
      @mrrobot8377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Вы герои 😩

  • @sree7535
    @sree7535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3621

    I study medicine in Ukraine. We got evacuated just few weeks ago. It has been a month already, and the kind of crisis Ukrainians are facing can't be explained. Thank you dr.mike for raising such charity funds.. this shall be a great help for Ukraine.

    • @zanagizengamer5003
      @zanagizengamer5003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I wish you well and hopefully that someday or at any day your studies on medicine can be fruitful so that you can or able to help others who need some medical attention even if not much. I hope you have a good luck and survive this horrible ordeals^^.

    • @xixizizi6970
      @xixizizi6970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Well the Palestinians, Afghanistan, rohangya and Kashmir,ughyur have been facing this for years. So they should also be heard too .

    • @OddiMiseinen
      @OddiMiseinen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@xixizizi6970 you've ever done something to help those voices to be heard or are you just into bashing young women who are telling about their struggles on the Internet? One comment below is by a girl from Syria and she seems to have no problem feeling for the ukrainians right now.

    • @xixizizi6970
      @xixizizi6970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@OddiMiseinen i have helped them . I tried donating i did for 2 years and donated clothes. But they stoped the cargo's. There were no organization that was done at a higher level like the Ukrainian....no one helps them . No one cares for them . She does not have a problem but i am happy for her but i want to know how you deal with the others ?. You think you are some just people but the truth is ugly .

    • @xixizizi6970
      @xixizizi6970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@OddiMiseinen you think i am bashing women ?. I am a women myself .

  • @fear_not
    @fear_not 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +427

    I'm from Poland. I just watched this video and cried. One year later the war is still on.

    • @baconhairbacana1964
      @baconhairbacana1964 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      *Sorry if i make you more sad but, there'll never be a diplomatic solution to this. Both leaders wants the regions of Zaphorizia, Donetsk, Luhanks and Kherson. Zelensky looks to be even pushing to recover Crimea from the Russians. And it's possible for this war to take a decade(s) to end.*

    • @kxmapper
      @kxmapper 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Свинорез продолжается.

    • @pete.1446
      @pete.1446 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      There is only one solution to this. Russia must pull its troops out of Ukrain and free the occupied territories.

    • @rebelliousfew
      @rebelliousfew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pete.1446But, the issue is, the people there don’t want Russia to leave. This would be a disservice to the people of Donetsk and Luhansk who wanted to be independent.

    • @Lefty90
      @Lefty90 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The war has been going on since 2021

  • @ProtossHyrdalisk
    @ProtossHyrdalisk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +234

    My baba (at 92) just passed away, but she thought the war was so sad. She would cry whenever she saw Russian people fighting Ukrainian people on the news, and she would also remind us all how lucky we were to not live in Russia anymore.

    • @A-Clear_View
      @A-Clear_View 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      sad i call my dad baba anyways sad for your loss hope your doing better and your family ect.

    • @pavlovic61
      @pavlovic61 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You have to say that against the Russians because the secret service would have you deported to Ukraine. They will soon do that no matter how bad you talk about Russia.

    • @rebelliousfew
      @rebelliousfew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Maybe if you knew why this conflict occurred, you’d understand. Even with the conflict occurring, I’m still happy I immigrated to Russia in 2016. So far, I don’t regret my decision.

    • @JohnFreyholtz-ii8ju
      @JohnFreyholtz-ii8ju 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      ​@@rebelliousfew wow brave man mocking a person's love for their grandmother

    • @MajICReiki
      @MajICReiki 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@rebelliousfew putin has plotted this war since before his 2007 State of the Union Speech that was freely available to read online with complete translations.
      Go on, why did it Need to Happen?

  • @Dudbuf
    @Dudbuf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10665

    Im sure your father is extremely proud of you for all of what you've done.

    • @vincentmarcellino7183
      @vincentmarcellino7183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +260

      Went from fleeing Russia to becoming one of the most honorable and high paying positions one can achieve. I don't wanna meet the person who wouldn't be proud of their kid for that

    • @mathematics5248
      @mathematics5248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      I agree, his father is probably very proud to what Dr. Mike has become, if I was his parent, I would definitely be proud of him.

    • @justarandomguy9777
      @justarandomguy9777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@mathematics5248 I don't think anyone in this entire universe would like to have mathematics as their parents...

    • @simplypie
      @simplypie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@justarandomguy9777 except for people who like math. But I hate math so I agree.

    • @studytracking
      @studytracking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@justarandomguy9777 😇🤣

  • @joannaa0904
    @joannaa0904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2488

    I’m Polish we’re trying everything we can to help Ukrainian friends. What you’ve discussed in this video reminds me of what my parents told me about communism times in Poland (before I was born). This war should never happen. It’s killing me to see Ukrainian people who lost everything. All because of one mad man. We stand with you Ukraine

    • @agobie3758
      @agobie3758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Also in fortnite every dollar that's spent goes to the Ukraine 🇺🇦relief fund the have raised 77 million dollars

    • @klaudiaopalinska7499
      @klaudiaopalinska7499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I'm also Polish and I couldn't agree more with your comment. It also reminds me a lot of PRL (communism). It's horrible what is happening, but we're doing everything we can to help.

    • @nbov5sc
      @nbov5sc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How are you speaking English?

    • @JoannaEve
      @JoannaEve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Agreed. Also I am polish and my name is Joanna to ☺️

    • @joannaa0904
      @joannaa0904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@nbov5sc pardon? What do you mean?

  • @user-iz5fv9ld1e
    @user-iz5fv9ld1e หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    Doctor Mike, you have no idea HOW IMPORTANT this video is. As a Ukrainian doctor who has seen so much suffering and who`s witnessed countless missile strikes, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @user-ib3uf5if7q
      @user-ib3uf5if7q 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This video won't help you win the war, will it?

  • @sommelier2667
    @sommelier2667 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +186

    Thank you so much for your help and not being indifferent to us!
    I'm from Ukraine, Odesa 🇺🇦

    • @oleksiizinchenko8189
      @oleksiizinchenko8189 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Слава Україні

    • @rebelliousfew
      @rebelliousfew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@oleksiizinchenko8189Glory to Russia.

    • @oleksiizinchenko8189
      @oleksiizinchenko8189 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      @rebelliousfew u chose the wrong side bud

    • @rebelliousfew
      @rebelliousfew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@oleksiizinchenko8189Really? Ukraine is facing a demographic crisis and simply has no way to win against Russia. Russia is in the process of liberating the Donbas, of which the people of Donetsk of Luhansk want. How do I know this? I went there myself, kid. Maybe stop brainwashing yourself for once.

    • @oleksiizinchenko8189
      @oleksiizinchenko8189 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@rebelliousfew Bro, if you were there, it means ur Ukrainian, right? Cuz you can’t possibly go there in the time of war

  • @dystopia3300
    @dystopia3300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1583

    I was deployed with a Ukrainian immigrant back in 2013 and he was telling me how close the Russian Ukrainian and Belarusian ties are and how he had family living in Ukraine and Russia (more so Russia and in Kursk and Tula specifically) and I reached out to him when the invasion started and he just got back to me 4 or 5 days ago saying he has lost his grandmother who was killed in a bombing of a hospital and he has lost a cousin who was confirmed killed fighting in the war. Knowing brusov and how strong he was mentally back then and knowing now he’s breaking mentally is disheartening and gut wrenching knowing he immigrated to a country for shelter and is fighting for the US while he hopes and prays his family makes it out alive.

    • @TheKittyClink
      @TheKittyClink 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      I knew a former Russian citizen in my cav unit. He had gone back to russia to take care of his mother. We deployed together and are good friends I always worry now

    • @EmpressMermaid
      @EmpressMermaid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I don't know you or your friend's beliefs, but I hope you don't mind if I send up a prayer for your friend and his family. What a heartbreaking situation.

    • @dystopia3300
      @dystopia3300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@EmpressMermaid please pray for him because I know he needs the strength more than I do. Religious prayer is the same for almost all religions so regardless of your religion thank you for your prayers.

    • @ironeagle4274
      @ironeagle4274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is why I absolutely hate the brutal, and genocidal Russian leader name Putin along with his crazy supporters/military forces.

    • @kaiserofkush
      @kaiserofkush 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dystopia3300 Honestly I figure it's better to shoot out like a mass text sort of deal to all the gods you can think of. Can we get some more religions in the chat for prayers please

  • @hithersstreams8716
    @hithersstreams8716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3754

    A lot of people don't realise, whilst Ukraine is in war, neighbouring counties are at high risks to get involved, for example Poland, who is helping Ukrainian people, making Poland in high risk of getting involved in the near future.

    • @zacharytaylor190
      @zacharytaylor190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      Unfortunately, alliances can turn out to exacerbate the breadth of a conflict. Both WW1 and, to a lesser extent, WW2 were made worse due to the complex alliance structure that was set up. I just hope that this doesn't turn into a WW3, especially since Russia is a large nuclear power.
      Best wishes to all the innocent people in this needless conflict.

    • @senge1337
      @senge1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +223

      We are in NATO and UE, hopefully that reduces the risk of that happening 🇵🇱❤️🇺🇦

    • @Szymmon614
      @Szymmon614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +212

      We just hope, that Putin wont invade Poland, because he would start a war against whole NATO. And seeing how Russian army is unable to make any advance in Ukraine I hope we're quite safe.

    • @nicollyfarao2401
      @nicollyfarao2401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Relax this will never happen again

    • @omincat2703
      @omincat2703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Nah if russia starts invading beyond ukraine thats world war 3.

  • @olgarumspain
    @olgarumspain 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    ❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️ I’m Russian too, and you’re absolutely right!
    NO WAR! There are Russians against the war! Stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦

    • @YSK_47
      @YSK_47 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There are Ukrainian people who support Russia, and people who are crooked support Ukraine of should I say US.

  • @polinah94233
    @polinah94233 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +116

    I left Russian when I was 18. Your parent's story is very similar to my parents. They couldn't leave Russian, but they've done everything in their power to get me out of there. They tell me every day, how happy they are that I'm raising my family overseas. Just like you, I have family in Ukraine. My hope is that I can go back to Kramatorsk, see my aunt again and help rebuild the beautiful town from my childhood. I am devastated by the actions of my country. War is never the answer!

    • @gunnarMyTube
      @gunnarMyTube 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The U.S wanted Ukraine in NATO so they could move closer to crushing Russia. But the U.S near its border was a red line to Russia. The U.S going into this in the first place was a vulnerability they exploited in how Russians and Ukranians in Ukraine could not coexist peacefully. Had they done so this would never had happened.

    • @gunnarMyTube
      @gunnarMyTube 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It began with that “Ukranian ethnical superiority” belief.. Remember 2014 onwards.

  • @K3chocolate
    @K3chocolate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3478

    It's so heartbreaking.. Thank you for this video!! I was born in Kyiv and moved to the States with my mom when I was 12. I also have family back in Ukraine and I just want this war to end 🥺

    • @2006hondman
      @2006hondman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Hope ur family makes it. My best hope is gived to ur family🙏😭😭

    • @luvforalvaeri
      @luvforalvaeri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I love when our ukranian people just saying that they want only the end of this war, but russian people just cant say it, because of Putin.

    • @chai1694
      @chai1694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@luvforalvaeri who dafuq told you that😂

    • @-sapphireblue-5992
      @-sapphireblue-5992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I just saw this video. My family is 100% Ukrainian. I did not live in Ukraine ever in my life, (because my family left before I was born) but now, hearing the news, it’s devastating. I can’t believe what it would be like to live in constant fear of your house being bombed. People don’t know how good they have it in America, while the other countries can be at war, terrible conditions and bad education, a food crisis, and so much more.

    • @lesbianstea5243
      @lesbianstea5243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you and your family stay safe

  • @paw_prints_in_the_paddock
    @paw_prints_in_the_paddock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2892

    Your parents are true unsung heroes. Their wisdom, foresight, and courage deserves to be celebrated. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

  • @ilovetotri23
    @ilovetotri23 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You are a great force on TH-cam! I love all your videos! Thanks for sharing about this issue. I wish you, and all your loved ones the best! I will keep watching and supporting!

  • @_Mel_Fan_
    @_Mel_Fan_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    As a half Ukrainian-half Czech myself i am glad you’re doing this,our family we have sent many things to Ukraine even a car.And i am happy that Ukraine has almost reached their goal♡

    • @SlavicRoots_
      @SlavicRoots_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I am half Russian and half Ukrainian and even if they already well i hope have finished their goal it still hurts alot since so many inoccent people died because of this corrupt government ..

    • @mrunstoppable6711
      @mrunstoppable6711 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Finish their goal of being destroyed by the Russian bear?

    • @user-dl4hg4hm5j
      @user-dl4hg4hm5j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@SlavicRoots_government in Ukraine is more corruption...

    • @user-dl4hg4hm5j
      @user-dl4hg4hm5j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Watch this video and understand what kind of government you support... Europe sponsor corruption in Ukraine and the killing of people in Donbass, which began in 2014... It is a big mistake to help them. I’m telling you as a resident of Donbass, whose city was destroyed by the Ukrainian armed forces

    • @Nata-rp6pf
      @Nata-rp6pf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mrunstoppable6711 probably the goal of Ukraine is to give Russia as many lands as possible🤔 afterall, they are brother nations.

  • @Pictureblade
    @Pictureblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1752

    The other day, my father went in to get our car checked out. When asked what nationality his last name was, he replied "Ukrainian." They had said the car probably wouldn't be checked out until days later, but it ended up being looked at and fixed the day of. I think stories like this, of people who can't help Ukrainians, but are still trying to make the lives of people whose families have died there are really cool, and it made a big impact on my family

    • @elizabethbravo5648
      @elizabethbravo5648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I doubt they did that just because of the last name.. :/ lol could have just been coincidence because it happens to me when they say the car is gonna last a whole day and it gets checked out earlier you know that right? Lol

    • @--asher--
      @--asher-- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for sharing!

    • @Adcabrer
      @Adcabrer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Are he talking about russia or USA? there is corruption in every country as well as oligarchs. in usa people also live paycheck to pay check

    • @GamesForNoobs
      @GamesForNoobs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thought this was gonna be like Ukrainian hate but its instead the opposite!!

    • @scp-049
      @scp-049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@elizabethbravo5648 I think your underestimating peoples kindness.

  • @Alejandro-ki8mr
    @Alejandro-ki8mr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1317

    Seeing the man look in bins for food and asking why he was born brings tears to my eyes and so much pain to my heart. I know that footage is not current, but I’ve donated and volunteered many times in my life but it never feels like it’s enough. When I see this kind of suffering which I know is happening now, I somehow feel personally responsible for failing this person. I feel terrible that humanity has failed this one human being. Thank you Dr. Mike for sharing your thoughts and for sharing the charity you found.

    • @RockeraMJJ
      @RockeraMJJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You are a good human. Every bit counts, even if it's not enough.

    • @mountainmemers7411
      @mountainmemers7411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thnx dr Mike

    • @HexaflexagonFan
      @HexaflexagonFan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Plz dont be hard on yourself

    • @sarahcoletti6946
      @sarahcoletti6946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Right there with you. We're all in this crazy thing called life together.

    • @beaub152
      @beaub152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wonder how he is doing today

  • @digital_ninja
    @digital_ninja 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I'm from Russia and became refugee after war started as you. Thanks for this video. I hope Ukraine will win the war.

    • @Ola-1114
      @Ola-1114 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You must be kidding right. Glad you left Russia, if you wish to destroy Russia and the West want to.

    • @Lana-gj3it
      @Lana-gj3it 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Мододец❤ рассказывай миру пропаду что происходит в России мы нормальные люди в заложниках террористов Кремля

    • @Rod732
      @Rod732 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why are y a refugee tho?

  • @Parker-qs9to
    @Parker-qs9to หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Hey man I'm Russian to and I am going through this to and I'm very proud of how you handled this

  • @fallyntalyn
    @fallyntalyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1641

    Thank you for your story. People in the US don't often realize just how many people came here to flee war, poverty, or genocide. Your family was fleeing all three. I hope that your family in Ukraine is safe, and that this war ends soon. I gave what I could.

    • @blipblop1112
      @blipblop1112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am just being stupid

    • @db_2408
      @db_2408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@blipblop1112 Yes indeed you're. And so am I.

    • @sockshistorychanel7715
      @sockshistorychanel7715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Your forgeting the us cometied its fair share of genocide

    • @fallyntalyn
      @fallyntalyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@sockshistorychanel7715 I didn't forget. I am acutely aware that this country is not, nor has it ever been a perfect place, hell, most of the time it's not even a good place. But regardless, a lot of refugees end up here, and a lot more come here looking for a new life. If you want to be pedantic about it, I was simply informing my fellow Americans that we don't realize just how many people are refugees here.

    • @jamewrld3883
      @jamewrld3883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sockshistorychanel7715 I'm glad you said it.

  • @fidelianerina
    @fidelianerina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2411

    That man in Moscow asking why he was born broke my heart. I always hate seeing anyone in situations where they have nothing and hate life and question why they are there. Nobody should have to go through that, nobody should have to ask why they were born. We all have a purpose.

    • @goldenhime8404
      @goldenhime8404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      It was in 1993,hard times in Russia. It was really scary because state as a whole was not functioning right (like it was increase of criminal activity and you couldn't do business with safety for it and etc.). The market economy was just gaining momentum (its laws were introduced very abruptly) and many people simply could not get the money they deserved for their profession, and instead of their work, they began to trade in some kind of goods.

    • @wh4tth3h3ll
      @wh4tth3h3ll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      yeah right as if in another country you can't see some homeless people.

    • @madisonwillis9591
      @madisonwillis9591 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@wh4tth3h3ll some homeless, sure.
      That was life for the majority.

    • @brothersandsistersofvalhalla
      @brothersandsistersofvalhalla ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not exclusive to Russia. 50,000 people die each year in America because they can't get access to healthcare. Oligarchies need to be torn down in every country.

    • @ariusae
      @ariusae ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Anyone have this video?

  • @edvardpotapenko
    @edvardpotapenko 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    thank you so much for your help. I'm from Ukraine, Kyiv and I am very grateful for all the help from the US government and it's citizens. We will never forget that.

    • @mrunstoppable6711
      @mrunstoppable6711 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The people of the Donbas are happy the Russian army came to their aid from the shelling by the Ukrainian government and the neo nazis.

  • @andreadavis9519
    @andreadavis9519 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This was simply breaks my heart. I know I’m late responding/seeing this video but thank you Doctor Mike for your heartfelt message

  • @SouthernCannibal
    @SouthernCannibal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1915

    You're such a legend for making this video. Thank you for sharing your story.

    • @ACheateryearsago
      @ACheateryearsago 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      okay

    • @DaFartMaker
      @DaFartMaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why you eating humans

    • @raheel2245
      @raheel2245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What about in middle east. 2 million civilians are killed and US has not been sanction yet. Israel has killed 87495 civilians and occupied palestine for 80 years. Broke the 2 states agreement law. How come US is putting sanctions when they lied of wmd possesion in Irqa and already proven so 1.2 Fucki'n million died. When will US get sanction then?

    • @goldeneye4457
      @goldeneye4457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      HEY DOES ANYBODY KNOW THE BACKGROUND MUSIC USE AROUND THE 1:55 please somebody 🙏🙏

    • @williamgray9692
      @williamgray9692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is a sleeper agent

  • @rachelrachel4922
    @rachelrachel4922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1748

    This is the second time that a video of yours has brought me to legitimate tears. I felt so much emotion from these 5 minutes of you pouring your heart out. My family are also USSR immigrants, also partly Ukrainian (my grandma) and their choice to come here was the biggest leap they had ever made, and the most dangerous. They took the scenic route (as my mum puts it) to come to Australia. So this situation, and your video, hit extremely close to home for me. Thank you for talking about this. 💛💙

    • @Mama_Bear524
      @Mama_Bear524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I know I’m crying too. Glad your family isn’t there anymore. My heart breaks for these ppl and the immense respect I have for the Russians standing up against this is immeasurable.

    • @RandomInternetStranger
      @RandomInternetStranger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Mama_Bear524 agreed.

    • @cbhorxo
      @cbhorxo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      When was the 1st time?

    • @kingpatil2882
      @kingpatil2882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Anonymous675 when she finally got likes on TH-cam by lying

    • @sweetwetsugarmess
      @sweetwetsugarmess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@kingpatil2882 troll

  • @GOOSEMARS-fo1pu
    @GOOSEMARS-fo1pu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    As a Russian I really understand mike and feel bad 😢

  • @Tomas_F.
    @Tomas_F. 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Thank you for this true video, Mike, and your help. We try to help as much as possible too. Greeting from Prague.

  • @stanislava_mel
    @stanislava_mel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1822

    I'm a Bulgarian. Living so close to Ukraine is very tense. We're doing everything to help people. We've been having a lot of Ukrainians come here as refugees and I've met people going to the same grocery store as me. You can definitely feel the worry and stress in them. Innocent people are being traumatized at the very least. Kids especially. We have failed as human beings. The stress and shock put onto the children will be irreversible. My heart goes out to all kids that have to endure this and I can't believe how strong and brave they are right now. I don't agree at all with war regardless of what the reason is. I've done my research. The reasons are many but my comment will be either too long or deleted. There are many Russians losing lives too because they've been ordered to fight. I highly doubt they even want to fight and kill people. There are families. Russian people marrying Ukrainians. I have Ukrainian friends and Russian friends. A Russian doctor got my father the ability to walk after being bed bound for years and didn't ask for anything in return. There are many thoughts in my head rn. But the biggest one is that innocent people should not fight because of the governments being in a conflict. It's 2022 and people should have learnt to diplomatically solve their problems.

    • @mht4908
      @mht4908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      A lot of Russians and Bulgarians I know don't stand for the war, one of my Ukranian acquaintances just landed in Romania to help the Ukranian refugees, and a few of my Russians friends are raising funds to donate to the Ukranian military. It's heartbreaking to see not only the Ukranians suffering, the fallen soldiers trying to defend their country, but also to most of the Russian citizens where they were probably forced into the war. I don't blame the Russian citizens, I blame the government. Hang on Ukraine 🇺🇦💙💛, Australia is with you

    • @boop6169
      @boop6169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you for welcoming them. I know that it is hard. And taking in refugees especially against such a high world power is scary bt the world is grateful

    • @sierram3141
      @sierram3141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It's a very difficult & confusing time. But at the end of the day we should not be blaming ordinary citizens. This is the fault of the Russian government & he who is not worth even me writing his garbage name out. When the rich start wars, it's the poor who suffer. Thank you for your kindness & compassion towards Ukrainian refugees, & the conscripts being forced into this war by a mad man. I agree with you 100%, in 2022 war should not exist. Especially one of this unjust magnitude.

    • @justalittlepony8525
      @justalittlepony8525 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Спасибо.

    • @lindalee7408
      @lindalee7408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am sure that the Ukraine people are thankfully

  • @Cinnosaurus
    @Cinnosaurus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2077

    I am an 11 year old Ukrainian girl, who escaped from Kyiv with my parents, grandparents and my cousin to the west of the Ukraine. Before I didn't think that you would say that, it is such a relief, I am really thankful.

    • @brianorozco1074
      @brianorozco1074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Stay safe

    • @hamsterpouches
      @hamsterpouches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Stay safe 🙏🏻

    • @isabellewhyte3794
      @isabellewhyte3794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      STAY STRONG

    • @drbruh3567
      @drbruh3567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Stay safe 🙏🏻, and I hope that Ukraine will win this war against Russia!

    • @sasaoldbarn
      @sasaoldbarn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Hey Sofia! Is there any chance for you and your family come further West to Germany? If you want... I can understand if you don't want to leave your home country right now. Just offering my help if you need it :) Sabrina

  • @WildLuff
    @WildLuff 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m glad this video was suggested to me. You’re such a nice soul. I hope people realize all you said and end this

  • @KyloZach
    @KyloZach หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    God bless those who suffered the hardships of the war, And you too Doctor Mike. We'll get through this. You have my highest respect and i love your videos.

  • @dilara9945
    @dilara9945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1321

    I'm 15 now kurdish girl from Syria. My family and I immigrated to ireland as refugees because of war. Even though I was really young I still remember some things. It is truly sad and traumatizing. All my prayers to the people of Ukraine and every country in war may the souls of the deceased soldiers and civilians rest in peace.

  • @nastasija1023
    @nastasija1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +576

    As an Ukrainian who frequently hears air raid sirens, I can say that what my country and people are going through right now is horrible. My friend hears explosions quite often and we try to remain contact. War is never the answer!
    thank you everyone!

    • @august1717
      @august1717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      + same

    • @harryup6501
      @harryup6501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why your friend Heard it AND you didn't?

    • @monstic_sky5574
      @monstic_sky5574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I don't know anything about Ukrainian or Russian culture at all as I am Hispanic and we're complete strangers on the internet but I am praying for you, your loved ones, and everyone else in Russia and Ukraine

    • @burgundy.v
      @burgundy.v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@harryup6501 different cities?
      Edit: some regions of Ukraine are not subjected to the severe bombardment yet, sporadic attacks only

    • @seyywhatxo8899
      @seyywhatxo8899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wishing safety for your country from USA 🇺🇦🙏

  • @Ur_Local_Mats479
    @Ur_Local_Mats479 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My family is Ukrainian and I was born in the U.S. The war in Ukraine is very saddening. I thank you Doctor Mike for making this video.

  • @DaRyteJuan
    @DaRyteJuan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for putting out this statement, Dr. Mike. In and of itself, this takes courage too.
    ♥️

  • @solidsn2011
    @solidsn2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +734

    I have already hosted a mother with her 7 year old son in my house in Italy. I live close to the airport and when I picked up these poor souls and brought them to my house I was shocked to see the little kid running from fear when an airplane flew by! We have really failed as human species causing so much pain to little kids. I really hope things change soon and we don’t see nuclear weapons. Someone must stop Putin before it’s too late…

    • @KxNOxUTA
      @KxNOxUTA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Thank you for your support. Please by all means keep a very tight hold onto your own self-care, too!! We're responsible in taking self-care so we cand continue to give care!

    • @Hikari96Heart
      @Hikari96Heart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I'm italian too and I thank you so much for what you are doing for this family🙏

    • @barbaravyse660
      @barbaravyse660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Bless you for welcoming them into your home.

    • @memandi2
      @memandi2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Omg, this is heartbreaking beyond words. Thank you for sharing this, we need to raise as much awareness as possible. And thank you for helping them!

    • @nevaf.s.5358
      @nevaf.s.5358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The fear of the sound of aircrafts....I can tell you about that. I was 8 years old when the war in ex Yugoslavia started, and though my country (Slovenija) had experienced only 10 days of that cruel war...I still to this day get very discomfortable hearing the sound of military aircrafts. And I am almost 40 now. (I also live near an airport) Not to tell you the sound of alarm sirenes, makes my heart drop every time. This kind of fear/trauma doesn't go away so easily.
      Saluti dalla vostra vicina di frontiera e grazie per quello che fa per la gente che ne ha piu' bisogno. Lei e una grande persona.

  • @wiltingghost
    @wiltingghost 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3874

    I'm Russian myself, and am very heartbroken by this whole situation. I've cried so much. I wish this war would end already.

    • @endyinika4323
      @endyinika4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Same(((

    • @user-qr6nz1ju9e
      @user-qr6nz1ju9e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Любим лицемерить?

    • @wiltingghost
      @wiltingghost 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      @@user-qr6nz1ju9e Извините. Чё вы имеете на уме?

    • @7DaysChanel_VandenReich
      @7DaysChanel_VandenReich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +175

      @@wiltingghost Не обращайте внимания на бота, он только что зарегистрировал аккаунт.
      Свободу Украине, России и Беларуси

    • @wiltingghost
      @wiltingghost 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      @@7DaysChanel_VandenReich Да, свободу Украине, России и Беларуси

  • @michaelcoloradogambler1171
    @michaelcoloradogambler1171 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Dr. Mike, I cannot even begin to fathom how difficult it must have been to make this video. To see someone who fled the country of his birth yet still feel a tie to it, then subsequently watch it destroy both itself and its citizens and neighbors in an unexplainable, unfathomable war -- I cannot begin to comprehend the immense sadness and dismay you are feeling. You have my support as a fellow human being, and I join you in praying for a swift resolution to this war that minimizes further suffering for all involved. I also pray for peace of mind for you and your entire family.

  • @downychick
    @downychick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank you, Dr. Mike, for using your platform to help Ukraine!

  • @eliekholyavin8534
    @eliekholyavin8534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +901

    Thanks for your support, Dr. Mike. Before the war, I was an ordinary medical student from Mariupol, a peaceful and bright Ukrainian city of about 500,000 people. During the conflict, more than 90% of the city was destroyed, thousands died. Those who survived lived in dungeons with a lack of food and water, without communication, light and heating in a terrible cold, when bombs, mines and rockets exploded nearby. Among them are many women (including pregnant women), children and the elderly. We escaped from this hell, where (many) dead bodies are just lying on the streets, and people are burying their loved ones in the yards. I hope other people can leave too. We don't know where our home is now or even who we are now, but we hope that someday we will be able to study, work and live in a better world without war. NO WAR!

    • @hamsterpouches
      @hamsterpouches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      😔💙💛🙏🏻

    • @Keepinitreal55
      @Keepinitreal55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The city was destroyed by ukranian Nazi forces who used civilians as a human shield therefore destroying the city and breaking laws of the war!

    • @Hryhorchuk_tv_correspondent
      @Hryhorchuk_tv_correspondent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Бережіть себе! Ви виїхали з Маріуполя?

    • @Vogelnest
      @Vogelnest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      85% of the damage in Mariupol was done by the Ukrainian army and radical nationalsocialist forces like Azov. They shoot citizens, they don't care at all. They treat people like cattle. It is about time for cleaning up this US-funded extremism there in Ukraine.

    • @JoanKSX
      @JoanKSX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh my

  • @shapesnatch1341
    @shapesnatch1341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +508

    One of my best friends is Russian while another is Ukrainian. They always make jokes about the state between Russia and Ukraine. Ever since the invasion, they've been closer than ever. Russian friend knows 100% that this is all wrong and a terrible thing

    • @Jakeroo767
      @Jakeroo767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How are you three doing nowadays

    • @hedgehogshill3522
      @hedgehogshill3522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My best friend is russian and lives in russia. From time to time he tells me some of the news he is getting about the war. I see differents between what he tells me and what I know from the news in my country but I try to avoid most of the news so I can't even tell him what exactly is different :/ On top I don't speak russian, he doesn't speak german and we both have just little englisch knowledge (prbably my fault, I have starten to learn russian four years ago and I am really bad at continuing things)

    • @katerinsh
      @katerinsh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is beautiful.

  • @savedbygrace150
    @savedbygrace150 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    As a Ukrainian, Thank you! 🙏

  • @antonkvit7722
    @antonkvit7722 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Millions of people left Russia in the 90's, the overwhelming majority of them were economic emigrants, not refugees. Just living in Russia in the 90's did not garner a refugee status - how did your family obtain one?

    • @WibblyWobbly
      @WibblyWobbly หลายเดือนก่อน

      Argeed, not the best choice of words.

  • @traverse_danikuuu
    @traverse_danikuuu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1131

    I couldn't imagine the scenario of running into let's say your father, who's on the enemy team and you are forced to kill each other. Most likely that father would give up their life for you but that would just be heartbreaking. They are killing their own brothers and sisters, this is cruel

    • @rubyisthebest
      @rubyisthebest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Nobody should have to kill their own siblings, children or parents and I hate that it's happening. 🇺🇦

    • @xxrealiceywolfxx5574
      @xxrealiceywolfxx5574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rubyisthebest yes

    • @teemo7714
      @teemo7714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Theyre not gonna be forced to kill each other lol. The russian military is not that strict. It physically cannot be in its current condition.

    • @kaw628
      @kaw628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@teemo7714 When this scenario comes into play 9 times out of 10 one of them will be dead before they ever realize who it was, so it's not like they got an order to specifically kill their family member, but an order to attack the area where said family member happens to have been, only realizing what happened when confirming kills etc.

    • @arnavharsh7592
      @arnavharsh7592 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaw628 ok but how often will this situation arise

  • @annapan1978
    @annapan1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +863

    I’m living in the UK now because Im studying here but I’m Polish and my whole family is in Poland right now. And I’m terrified. Everyday I wonder what can possibly happen next. I’m incredibly proud of Polish people helping people escaping Ukraine and just as proud of Ukrainian people fighting ever day with this madness. Thank you for making this video!

    • @franekwinogradzki6425
      @franekwinogradzki6425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Im Polish too and please ceep helping Ukrainę and your family

    • @tellmethesongoftherain6534
      @tellmethesongoftherain6534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a dumb question but do you speak Polish?

    • @TearsPlays
      @TearsPlays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If they are in Poland they are safe. Russia doing anything to Poland is legit a death sentence for Putin.

    • @gosiao1307
      @gosiao1307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@tellmethesongoftherain6534 Yes, Polish people speak Polish. Most of us also speak English

    • @immortalsun
      @immortalsun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I wish you and your family the best. I hope that Poland isn’t invaded by the Russian army. I hope this war ends soon, and I hope you and your family are able to stay safe.

  • @kingshukjana7070
    @kingshukjana7070 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad that you spoke about this and the world may hear your voice, Thanks.

  • @user-gb1me1ep5m
    @user-gb1me1ep5m 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for expressing your opinion. Thank you for your support not only in words, but also in deed)

  • @mayau-t1308
    @mayau-t1308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +877

    Hey Dr.Mike, thanks a lot of this video. As a half-Russian and part-Ukrainian myself, I’ve been feeling stuck recently, and have seen both sides of this war. How the Ukrainian citizens are suffering and how the Russian citizens are suffering. It’s so refreshing to see someone who is actually with this background to have a serious talk about this issue. It seems that we can not fix this issue and can only hope for the best. However, I believe, like many others, we CAN stand up against this issue. Donating to the various funds, protesting, raising awareness, educating ourselves, there are so many ways. Everyday people CAN solve this, but only if we all unite and take action.
    We got this.

    • @theprocat719
      @theprocat719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      no bitches??

    • @Shape890
      @Shape890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      russians suffering? is this a joke?

    • @mayau-t1308
      @mayau-t1308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Sm1LeZ
      Did you fully understand the video? There are many parts where Dr. Mike talks about the people living in Russia.
      No, my comment is not a joke, nor this video. There ARE Russian CITIZENS suffering. When I say Russians suffering, I am not talking about the Russian government. Russian citizens are very much different from the Russian government and many of those citizens oppose the war.
      The Russian citizens who are very brave and protest against this war face harassment by the police and federal government, just because of they choose to use their freedom of speech.
      Also, there are parts of the video where it shows the conditions that Russian civilians have to live under this terrible government. For example, at the start when Dr. Mike shows his own childhood and background with Russia under the influence of their corrupt government.
      Please don’t disregard Russians who are in terrible situations and are suffering, just because they are Russian. Russian civilians are different from the Russian government.
      If you still don’t understand, I can go more in depth.

    • @Shape890
      @Shape890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@mayau-t1308
      Just like they opposed of two (2!) Chechnya invasions or Georgia or Dagestan or Moldova?
      Or maybe just like they opposed annexation of Crimea? Or creating proxy-states on eastern Ukraine?
      They've tolerated this government for 30 years. Their suffering is their choice.
      They can't oppose 10000 people vs 100 police. They are slaves and should live accordingly.
      Russian civilians are not different from the Russian government. They are the government. Like in any country

    • @sofiiarubtsova7556
      @sofiiarubtsova7556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mayau-t1308 omg poor Russians are suffering while Ukrainian cities are being bombed??? Unbelievable

  • @dr.lukmanahemad7734
    @dr.lukmanahemad7734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    Dear dr mike
    Hello from a future doctor …. I am from India but was studying medicine in ukraine from past 5 and half years …. I was in kharkiv during war.. i had almost 2-3months left to get my diploma 📜….almost a doctor …. But my past few years spent in ukraine was incredible… i miss kharkiv so much… people are really suffering and it hurts as i have seen war and people suffering from so close …. We used to hear bomb blasts launchers tanks moving near by … so much of psychological stress among people fearfull faces .. but UKRAINIAN’s are brave any how i escaped from kharkiv and ofcourse it was not easy …i was on metro station name “Zakhysnykiv ukrainy”… i have seen small kids, older peoples… and of course people are having some medical conditions too …. War hurts badly even i am not native Ukrainian but i have lived in kharkiv through my whole medicine course… i watch your videos and want to be doctor like you .. and was also waiting for this video regarding war
    Support ukraine 🇺🇦
    слава україні

    • @ophelian4646
      @ophelian4646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I have this feeling that you're going to be a good doctor. ❤️

    • @dutchdrifter2145
      @dutchdrifter2145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      69 likes lol

    • @nipundwivedi6649
      @nipundwivedi6649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@dutchdrifter2145 yeah what a good time to point that out

    • @zoeyszooted8728
      @zoeyszooted8728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you for sharing your story ❤️ I hope that your journey goes well and I can tell that you are going to be a great doctor. You are very brave and strong, thank you for all you fo

    • @Rojeska
      @Rojeska 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Polish unis are accepting students from Ukrainian schools. I hope you can finish your education! Best of luck, slava Ukraini!

  • @ivan_didyk
    @ivan_didyk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    We all appreciate your support. You can't even imagine how important and nice for every Ukrainian to hear these words. Thank you!

  • @Mss9rabbit9
    @Mss9rabbit9 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for using your platform for supporting us! Big thank you!

  • @ayvenhunt
    @ayvenhunt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    I was born in Moscow and adopted at the age of 2. In the last month I’ve had a couple of classmates in college yell at me and call me a communist. This really is a tragic time, and I’m so so glad Mike made a video on it. I was wondering if he was going to. Thank you Dr. Mike!

    • @dropmelon
      @dropmelon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      It’s sad that a lot of people still can’t separate the government from the people. You’d think people would understand that after the whole COVID situation but apparently not. I guess there’s a reason the concept of discrimination exists in the first place.

    • @FTZPLTC
      @FTZPLTC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@dropmelon It's weird considering that so much of the coverage has been so specific about Putin being the driving force, rather than Russia. Then again, if people think Russia is still communist, they haven't been paying much attention.

    • @cre8ivoutlet
      @cre8ivoutlet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I’m guessing you’re living in a America? 🙄 You’re at college and that level if ignorance.

    • @juliathekitty125
      @juliathekitty125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@dropmelon hah, people are sometimes so dumb, that its unbearable. My fellow ukrainian friend in one game has russian flag. (Its changeable only with real money, so yes). And people start targeting him, saying f-words to his mother, land, himself. I try to say he is ukrainian in english, bc he dont know how to speak this language. But they dont believe it and naming us communists. I have estonian flag and they still think im russian f-er. Sad

    • @73cidalia
      @73cidalia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Classmates in college. Ignorant people in college. Disappointing.

  • @sarahnicole45
    @sarahnicole45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    As an adoptee from Russia with my family being Jewish (my adoptive family), thank you for your perspective and your parents' perspective. I hope your father's PTSD isn't too bad with seeing this.

  • @Tipichny_Zadrot
    @Tipichny_Zadrot 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +101

    Ужас, что сейчас происходит, почему-то в нашей стране люди верят тому, что говорят по телевизору и не так уж мало людей поддерживает всё это. Надеюсь, это закончится мирно как можно скорее

    • @KalSto
      @KalSto 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Прив, достаточно легко объяснить, почему многие верят всему, что идет по ТВ, это так называемые излишки СССР, т.е. в союзе тв являлось достаточно честным источником инфы, а так как большая часть России воспитана поколением СССР... То... Ну ясно крч...

    • @unknownname3881
      @unknownname3881 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      удивительно большая поддержка и среди не смотрящего телевизор, молодого и прогрессивного населения, всю жизнь смотрящих западную пропаганду в интернете, объясните?

    • @user-ru3zh8dh8n
      @user-ru3zh8dh8n 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      А все просто до СВО я смотрел ФБК, Дождь, Каца, Пора валить, Пивоварова и так далее и слышал только одни играющие на эмоциях вещи про бедность, про бабушек без газа, про эти подставы коррупциями, ограничение свобод, про скорый крах империи уже завтра и это завтра все никак не наступит. Как начались санкции и уход брендов и сервисов, игровых студий люди в России не стали воспринимать это как наказание за то что они "якобы" допустили военные действия, а восприняли как давление и ограничение их свобод. И по факту не РФ блокирует им покупки подписок приложений, сериалов и возможность купить игру или прочий ушедший товар (то что дает комфорт), а страны что ввели санкции в надежде на протесты внутри страны. Но люди не такие тупые, чтобы начать без разбора срываться на всех вокруг, они начали больше думать и больше критически анализировать информацию. Все говорят про ТВ (заезженная тема, уже что нить новенькое придумайте) ,что ему верят и там вранье, а вы не верите тому что подсовывает вам TH-cam? Стоит только где-то наткнуться на ДТП или конфликт, потом начинают рекомендоваться видео про Адвокатов, Межевателей, Произвол ментов и дпс (поставили на место мусоров!) и так по нарастающей пока вы не сидите в итоге и смотрите ФБК, Дождь, Каца и прочих ребят что будут вас держать в эмоциональном напряжении. К чему я это? Идите погуляйте, сделайте себе информационную блокаду на недельку минимум, навестите родных и близких, займитесь хобби. И пожалуйста не надо строить из себя лицемеров, люди хоть и социальные существа но и эгоисты подумайте о себе любимом. Да бываю сердобольные люди но по факту их мало. Хотите чтобы война кончилась идите и остановите, а не нойте в интернетиках. Поймите, мои свободы и комфорт ограничило мне не правительство РФ, у меня есть квартира, машина, запчасти есть, интернет хороший стабильный есть, продукты в магазине все так же есть, медицина работает, с телефона любые переводы по стране, записаться к врачу и подача документов. И самое забавное, что люди в РФ сплотились и помогают фронту, даже города становятся одним гражданским заводом чтобы додать бойцам специфические вещи для удобства в бою или быту. И да, все что базово нужно бойцу дадут МО, но если к этому добавить, то что делают тыловые энтузиасты, то это способствует скорому завершению конфликта, как вы и хотите=) Кто дочитал: Мирного неба тебе над головой, береги себя и своих родных!

    • @Tipichny_Zadrot
      @Tipichny_Zadrot 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@unknownname3881, что для вас западная пропаганда? Ни разу такой не видел... А то, что молодые ребята это поддерживает показывает, что в школе не учат критическому мышлению

    • @Tipichny_Zadrot
      @Tipichny_Zadrot 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@user-ru3zh8dh8n ага, прям так сплотились, каждые месяц оскверняется могилы "героев" СВО и военкоматы.
      По вашему мнению экипировка это не является необходимой вещью для солдат?)
      Россия в любой день может мирно окончить конфликт, вернув мужей, сыновей, отцов домой

  • @CherryCookie111
    @CherryCookie111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I`m from Ukraine, thank you, Doctor Mike for supporting my country. I`m sure, there will be peace soon!

    • @kaissertsarist
      @kaissertsarist 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Peace, but not Ukraine

    • @itsve8632
      @itsve8632 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Peace only comes, when Ukraine Accpets Donesk as Russian land.

  • @Welpie557
    @Welpie557 ปีที่แล้ว +1304

    Hearing that man crying about why he was even born and finds his food in a bin reduced me to tears immediately 😭

    • @carolinelewis1538
      @carolinelewis1538 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I feal the same

    • @RUBBERDUCKSSSSS
      @RUBBERDUCKSSSSS ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hope he’s doing ok

    • @brake_4_cake
      @brake_4_cake ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@RUBBERDUCKSSSSS 30 years ago, he'll be an old man now if he's still with us

    • @RUBBERDUCKSSSSS
      @RUBBERDUCKSSSSS ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@brake_4_cake jeez, hope he’s ok.

    • @catabaghramyan6511
      @catabaghramyan6511 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm I don’t feel anything sadly because I see so many homeless everyday in Los Angeles giving small businesses problems pooping on the streets. And breaking in and giving hard working Americans problems.. but in Russia and in Eastern Europe you rarely see homeless.. I mean I don’t know what people are talking about when they talk about how bad it is.. they have free medical care and a better quality of life than the typical American. I always was fooled to believe we had it good in America. Complete propaganda

  • @gabriellunoch6346
    @gabriellunoch6346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +481

    My sister works at our embassy in Russia. I just want her to come home but she can’t. My prayers and good wishes go out to all Ukrainians. Also to the people in Russia who do not want this war. Thanks for sharing doc.

    • @dianestafford6968
      @dianestafford6968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Lifting your Sister and all the others up in my prayers

    • @gabriellunoch6346
      @gabriellunoch6346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@dianestafford6968 thank you, you’re very kind.

    • @dianestafford6968
      @dianestafford6968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@gabriellunoch6346
      You are very welcome. Please keep me posted on your Sister. My mom has always said you can chose to be bitter or better. My family and I choose better.

    • @gracievlogz2163
      @gracievlogz2163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m praying for her and you

    • @dianestafford6968
      @dianestafford6968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnSmith-px5nf really you ask that of a brother who is worried about his sister

  • @LifestyleOverSixty
    @LifestyleOverSixty 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Just seeing this now. Fabulous. I'm half Russian and half Polish and my family escaped as well. Thank you to our families for getting us out. And the war goes on a year later. It's not good. I have been to Russia as a teen. Very poor people in general surrounded by the riches in the museums, etc...

  • @ximar0ckstrx
    @ximar0ckstrx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +724

    I lost contact with a friend in Russia now that they have blocked social media like FB and Instagram. I know she is protesting against this war and putting her very life at risk. People don't understand that there are innocent people also being hurt in Russia and them speaking out against this war puts their very existence in danger. I'm literally in tears typing this due to the fear I have for my friend. Your parents were truly brave. Thank you for sharing your truth with us 🙏🏽💛💙🇺🇦

    • @user-xn6ek4ki7o
      @user-xn6ek4ki7o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fb changed terms of service so it's made hate speech against Russian's legal

    • @Jenny-ef1lo
      @Jenny-ef1lo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      A lot of people have turned to VPNs to get in contact with the outside world. I hope your friend is alright.

    • @faustus4443
      @faustus4443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@user-xn6ek4ki7o russia banned FB and instagram, not the hate speech

    • @user-xn6ek4ki7o
      @user-xn6ek4ki7o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@faustus4443 people on fb were promoting murder of Russian children

    • @user-xn6ek4ki7o
      @user-xn6ek4ki7o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Jenny-ef1lo because of U.S sanctions

  • @OLALA2302
    @OLALA2302 ปีที่แล้ว +4037

    I am from Ukraine and thank you for your support. I understand you must be getting tired of hearing and watching the news about Ukraine. We are extremely tired, too. Please, don`t forget about us, we fight for our lives every day and we really need you not to forget about this cruel war

    • @animalsmeow383
      @animalsmeow383 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      Are u living there right now? If you are hope ur safe

    • @OLALA2302
      @OLALA2302 ปีที่แล้ว +217

      @@animalsmeow383 yes, I am in Zaporizhzhya region, it's Ukraine , but still 30 km from the occupied territory. We will never give up!

    • @catherine7818
      @catherine7818 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      I'm from Ukraine as well (Kherson), and I agree. We're so tired been shelling, been violated by russia... But we need worlds support for this to end as fast as it can

    • @RARERRRYYY
      @RARERRRYYY ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@OLALA2302 ❤❤❤❤ Support u

    • @eleanorallen7846
      @eleanorallen7846 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Stay safe

  • @Crazyluckyb0yYT
    @Crazyluckyb0yYT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for understanding what it's like in the country i'm in, that i never left, and will never forget

  • @ginaraynard1036
    @ginaraynard1036 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was a volunteer in ukraine last summer. I cant tell you how much i appreciate this coming from you. Coming home from that devestation to hear people say they support Putin uneducated. Taking a stand in this is so hard. We need more of you. From the bottom of my heart thank you.

  • @katiewennerberg210
    @katiewennerberg210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    Thank you for making this. I feel like it’s so easy for people to forget that a lot of Russians are suffering too. Truly I think the majority of the world empathize with Ukraine and wants this horrible war to be over

    • @Adcabrer
      @Adcabrer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are he talking about russia or USA? there is corruption in every country as well as oligarchs. in usa people also live paycheck to pay check

    • @aliioana8586
      @aliioana8586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Adcabrer did you watch the video? He’s talking about Russia.

    • @olgaszeligowska2122
      @olgaszeligowska2122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Russians are suffering too? like, they can’t buy more then 20 lbs of sugar? you know there are children being killed in Ukraine? but, yeah, let’s all sympathize with Russians

  • @thebirthofcorruption
    @thebirthofcorruption 2 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    I was really glad to be able to hear your opinion on this. Nobody of Russian heritage should have to get hate or blame from this.Thanks a lot Mike!❤🙏

    • @fex144
      @fex144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no? why not? Japanese heritage got hate and blame after pearl harbor. Arab heritage worldwide got hate and blame after 9/11. French fries became freedom fries ffs. It seems that all that a country like america does is give hate and blame. And russians ARE to blame. They didn't stop pouty putin. Russians did do this.

    • @snwblwXX
      @snwblwXX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@fex144 We don't need to repeat our mistakes from the past. And no, russian people are not to blame. With so much propaganda you can't expect them to know the full story like we westerners do.

    • @Gurkenpower
      @Gurkenpower 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's Putin's war... @fex144 Kind of whataboutism, isn't it? Shouldn't we stop hating in general instead of building, even more loathe to compensate it? Are all Germans to blame for WWII? Judge the personality, nothing else. Why care about such stupid things instead of just getting to know each other? But I wouldn't notice anyway. I don't ask what nationality a person has.

    • @spellbinder6818
      @spellbinder6818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@snwblwXX Are you really convinced you know the whole story?

    • @fex144
      @fex144 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gurkenpower There is wish-world and there is reality. Here in reality we M U S T hold a grudge. Otherwise someone just continue to slap you in the face without any repercussions. I think that your live-and-let-live attitude is a privilege you afford yourself because your life is sheltered. I wonder if you'll shed that affectation once grenades fly by your front door.

  • @Miroslaw-rs8ip
    @Miroslaw-rs8ip หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dr. Mike, thank you very much for your video. I can relate to what your father went through as I visited Russia in the mid nineties and was shocked by what I saw. He did the right thing to come to America. I have Ukrainian parents and honestly I am devastated by what’s going on 😭, I have family and friends in Ukraine and I have been helping them out as much as I can. Thank you for producing this video 👍

  • @YourChildishComedien_1
    @YourChildishComedien_1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    That homeless Man Crying melted me SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS AND THE UKRAINIANS

  • @ferolsellon7749
    @ferolsellon7749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    "For completely changing my life"
    As a parent to a 7 yr old, I'm crying.

  • @jorgefleitao
    @jorgefleitao 2 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    Thanks for this Doctor Mike.

  • @dottis5697
    @dottis5697 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +84

    Immense respect to all in the war and everyone doing ANYTHING to help the Ukrainians.

    • @jaizereal
      @jaizereal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Megan_Bozo Same 🎉

    • @rebelliousfew
      @rebelliousfew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And all the help will be futile.

  • @jamessmithson-br7rm
    @jamessmithson-br7rm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How am I only just finding this video!? TH-cam! What are you doing not showing me this before now. Couldn’t agree more with Dr Mike.

  • @LadyNikitaShark
    @LadyNikitaShark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1347

    My own parents were born in opposite sides of a war. It's the people that suffer, not the ones in power. My heart goes out for both Ukrainians and Russians.

    • @chemblumscrum5612
      @chemblumscrum5612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your heart goes out to the people that overwhelmingly support the raping and killing of Ukrainians, including women and children?? Bombings of kindergartens, burning of horse stalls, missile attacks on maternity hospitals?? You’re a terrible person

    • @frofro7134
      @frofro7134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      only ukraines childrrn and elders die....

    • @cold_potato321
      @cold_potato321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frofro7134 What about the russian soldiers being forced to leave their family, and kill innocent people, just because they are forced or brainwashed into it. Both ukrainians and russians suffer, exept putin. Its Putins fault, and his only.

    • @mayab.1633
      @mayab.1633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@frofro7134 that’s not at all true, it’s a war everyone is in pain and it’s the innocent people who suffer on both sides

    • @mayab.1633
      @mayab.1633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes 🙏🙏

  • @FunLifeOfMatthew
    @FunLifeOfMatthew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1128

    I am Ukrainian. And the pain that I feel every minute does not compare to the horror people in Ukraine are living right now

    • @Grace-vh8ps
      @Grace-vh8ps 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Russian nation will answer for all their crimes against peaceful country!

    • @kingsly2275
      @kingsly2275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Not to come of as insensitive butRegardless of that fact it does not invalidate your pain seek medical help if you haven’t already

    • @miskoblox
      @miskoblox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Не можу собі уявити, що переживають наші захисники
      Слава Україні

    • @redpandastudios37
      @redpandastudios37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@joshe1569 happy Easter to you too but that has nothing to do with this. Please go onto another video to say this as it is probably really disrespectful as this is very important and painful to a lot

    • @marquesfenty
      @marquesfenty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same.

  • @Way2Chezzy
    @Way2Chezzy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I will always support Ukraine from the U.S. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

  • @CJ-hq6zz
    @CJ-hq6zz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    GLORY TO UKRAINE.🙏
    Much love to all my Ukrainian people from a friendly country Uzbekistan. 🇺🇿❤🇺🇦
    We fully support you.

    • @almostanonymous8768
      @almostanonymous8768 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, go do what the mainstream media tells you and let your own people die... land of the free hail!

  • @yolomanrandom
    @yolomanrandom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +762

    I've seen vids of russian soldiers surrendering in ukraine after being offered refuge. There was one vid ive seen where Ukrainians called the soldier's parents just to tell them that they are ok. Even now Ukrainians are forgiving the Russian soldiers because they know they don't want to fight. Also the president of Ukraine is a badass and deserves more praise. He stayed in Ukraine knowing he could die just so he can fight for everyone. No other president will every compare to him.

    • @Gurkenpower
      @Gurkenpower 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      An actor's the best president - Who would've thought that? And you're right. There's no one to compare. He's as heroic as each Ukrainian!
      I live in Switzerland, and I don't know if it's a "big deal" in the US, but in Switzerland, it's unbelievable that we gave up neutrality. That's something I'd have never expected. But I'm so proud of our politicians to do so (Never thought I'd say that) and I know that must have been a tough decision. I pray for the war to end, and Putin to fall...

    • @ZackScroggins
      @ZackScroggins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@Gurkenpower those of us American’s that have studied history and actually understand it are very aware of what a big deal it is that Switzerland ended their neutrality.

    • @reese5569
      @reese5569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      America know it’s important🇨🇭

    • @Mangeen
      @Mangeen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@Gurkenpower I think it makes sense that he'd show himself to be such a decent guy. I think many comedians are down to earth people who see the flaws in the world, and then point them out by mocking them. He's not only done that, but now he's getting the opportunity to help stop those problems.

    • @Alma3924
      @Alma3924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      No this man is the reason we have war, putin wanted negociation first and zelensky refused. He never was on the battlefield, these are just old videos.

  • @anastasiarugel1396
    @anastasiarugel1396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Dr. Mike, tonight you saved a life. I was at a Ukraine fundraiser and a gentleman collapsed. Using the information I learned from you and your channel, I was able to do 17 rounds of chest compressions in tandem with another attendee. When the ambulance arrived they were able to get his heart restarted. I don’t know if he’s going to make it. But I know that at least when he was put in the ambulance he had a very good chance. I just want to take this moment to say thank you. Without your constant pushing of chest compressions chest compressions chest compressions this man may not have survived
    Edit 16hr a later: He is still alive and doing well in the icu!
    Edit2 30hrs later: he regained consciousness!!! Still in the icu but awake and aware.
    Edit3 3 weeks later: He underwent successful surgery. He is now home and recovering well! Full recovery expected

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I worked as a 911 dispatcher for 10 years, coaching people through CPR. If it worked, it was only when the people did it correctly. The fact he was revived after 17 minutes, and woke up with some mental acuity, is proof you and the other person did it very very well. High five to you for saving a life!

    • @dennisbohman3848
      @dennisbohman3848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Kelly_Ben Every way is the correct way, to do nothing is the wrong way. It does not matter if its not 100% correct, to even try will be better than not to.

    • @WigganNuG
      @WigganNuG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dennisbohman3848 in spirit, I agree with you. In practice, there is absolutely a wrong way to do chest compressions, and its by doing them without enough force and pressure; you should not be afraid to crack a rib, thats how hard they need to be. Otherwise, weak compressions are likely to do almost nothing. Again, in spirit, the *idea* of at least trying is good, so I would never blame someone if they did them incorrectly and didn't turn out well. We should learn to do them correctly.

  • @amandacraft5034
    @amandacraft5034 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The amount of respect I feel towards dr mike for this.

  • @guanhuang6294
    @guanhuang6294 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts about things outside the midical field that are related to your personal life.

  • @nikmathew9571
    @nikmathew9571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +778

    I am Russian and i absolutely against this Putin's war, its's horrible. I wish Ukraine and Ukranian people good and peace. No to war!

    • @makisekurisu4674
      @makisekurisu4674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do you live in Russia!
      Are they winning!

    • @flamevix
      @flamevix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      We need more ways to let the Russian people know about this war! Many of them don't even know it's happening!

    • @AkBYjH5NHuforprivacy
      @AkBYjH5NHuforprivacy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @Snolo They have been stopped now, they are now gaining only like 50 acres of land per day.And Russia loses tanks everyday from farmers and the farmers give them to Ukraine armed forces

    • @bendover7841
      @bendover7841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@makisekurisu4674 Of course they're winning. It's Russia.

    • @AkBYjH5NHuforprivacy
      @AkBYjH5NHuforprivacy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bendover7841 Yeah but it is a pyhrric victory for them.

  • @skylerwhite9869
    @skylerwhite9869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    This situation is.. heartbreaking. There were children, that could be tomorrow's pioneers, but died today. There's just so much wrong in this conflict, I can't comprehend it. Love from India.

    • @katerynazakaliuzhna3707
      @katerynazakaliuzhna3707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's not a conflict ,it's a war

    • @immortalsun
      @immortalsun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Russia is bombing children’s hospitals and maternity clinics. They’re bombing schools.
      When I picture evil in my head, I picture Putin. I picture his dictatorship. This is a tragic situation and a horrible war that we can only hope ends soon. At the very least, the Russian army has proven themselves to be incompetent. If they were good at what they do, this would’ve been so much worse. All in all, it’s still horrible, and my heart goes out to those suffering in Ukraine; those losing their families and those losing their lives.

    • @jeffpen4622
      @jeffpen4622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yea same as those middle east wars. heart heartbreaking

    • @Mag_ic
      @Mag_ic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@immortalsun Has the Russian army proved itself incapacitated? You don't know what's going on at the front, because you're out there somewhere, far away. Do you know the motives of the Russian army? Protection of civilians of Donbass, who were bombed by Ukrainians for eight long years. You are fools who believe your propaganda, believing in the sanctity of your actions and the actions of the Ukrainian people. Do you know what Ukrainian soldiers do with Russian prisoners? Recently, one of our people was crucified on the cross and burned, others are covered with the backs of civilians. And are you ready to protect these bastards? You will say, "well, Russia is bombing civilian objects," but is it okay that soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are sitting in these objects? No? Have you ever thought about it? A Russian soldier will never kill a child or an ordinary person, an old man, a woman and others. And you are just hypocrites who say something on the Internet without knowing the truth. Russophobes.

    • @hameedmohmand491
      @hameedmohmand491 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And you’re kind die you get upset we’ve been through this 75 years ago until today we are going through it everybody lives matter not only White with blue eyes 👀 look for it pls

  • @Pug3421
    @Pug3421 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    War is truly hell 😔

  • @Solange1988
    @Solange1988 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bravo you should be proud of yourself. Brilliant video. An honest young man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Kasagaery
    @Kasagaery 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2008

    I respect that you talked about this war, that you raised this topic.
    I will be honest, as a Ukrainian, I don't believe these bridges can mended after stories & photos from Bucha that I've seen, after hearing of all war crimes. This is a true genocide of ukrainians, completely unprovoked, and I'm scared & heartbroken. My family is in the city that is bombed, my mother works in the hospital, father joined the army, grandma volunteers. And I'm praying for what I am that they never live through what people in Kyiv region did.
    Please remember Bucha, remember Irpin, Mariupol, please don't let European politicians glaze over the real genocide that is happening. 💔

    • @1969fata
      @1969fata 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Peace as soon as possible for your people.

    • @christina113704
      @christina113704 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@seamus2625?

    • @Kasagaery
      @Kasagaery 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seamus2625 If you justify tortures & executions of unarmed civilians, destructions of our homes, raped women & children (yes, children!!), thousands killed - I can only wish you to follow the path of the Russian warship. Russia is a terrorist state & no matter what reason for this war you come up with, the whole world won't believe it. You disgust my guts.

    • @krasn0glaz
      @krasn0glaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you m8

    • @kristenlogan2594
      @kristenlogan2594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thoughts and payers to you and yours. I cannot even imagine

  • @YuliaKovalenko
    @YuliaKovalenko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1024

    Thank you. I'm half Russian half Ukrainian, it's a tragedy for a lot of families. And the fact that you understand why Russian people are doing "so little" in the eyes of the world, don't hold massive protests etc., it's so important that you explain why, thank you for this too.

    • @dodixaverius9176
      @dodixaverius9176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      It took enormous effort to basically overthrow that system. In Indonesia, we manage to overthrow similar regime with concerted effort from everyone from all sides of political views.
      Having people protesting were not nearly enough to do so or otherwise the war should be over weeks ago.

    • @dvushka
      @dvushka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Anna lol, what am I wrong about, please give me proof that I am wrong.. And, yes, it's the highest it's ever been in 20 years.

    • @olgaszeligowska2122
      @olgaszeligowska2122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dvushka what proof do you need? do you need me to send you russian soldiers talking about looting and raping and killing? do you need me to send you proof that russian soldiers bombed maternity hospital in Mariupol? (and, no, that one girl was a blogger and ALSO was a pregnant and scared woman) do you need to see children that lost arms and legs? do you need to see videos of russian soldiers shooting to civilians with white flags? tell me, I’ll send you proofs.

    • @tanyaklima7523
      @tanyaklima7523 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dvushka you are lying 🤥. Independent Ukraine has always been a peaceful country that now has to defend. And russia is actually bombing cities, killing civilians, raping women and underage children. I address to all people, don’t trust russian propaganda

    • @dvushka
      @dvushka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Anna I do not hate anyone. This is the truth.

  • @SolomiyaLeliv
    @SolomiyaLeliv หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This makes me so happy that you're bringing this up

  • @kathleenwallace8252
    @kathleenwallace8252 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Going to donate now. Crying thanks for the message. I support Jerusalem prayer team they're bringing truck leads of food to Ukraine at their own risk. God bless you xoxo

  • @pinkyhoney2336
    @pinkyhoney2336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    I'm a proud Ukrainian from Kiev, forced to run from my homeland, forced to lose my job at a dental clinic, forced to leave my parents under constant rocket attacks. My heart is broken and I cry every time I open news, every time I walk peaceful streets of foreign country and think about what's going on in the Kiev at the same moment. Many thanks for everyone, who supports us. Many thanks for every coin, every voice. Every night has it's sunset. Glory to Ukraine!

    • @dianestafford6968
      @dianestafford6968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lifting you and your family up in my prayers. I also pray that this war that was forced on the peaceful people of the Ukraine 🇺🇦 ends soon

    • @MillieLikesPawPatrolGummies
      @MillieLikesPawPatrolGummies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I support this so much, because I am in your shoes. Exept that I am from Lublin, Poland where at my grandparents house, 15 people are there- when there are normaly 2. My grandparents take care of them, feed them, and do whatever they can. I feel so happy that people like my grandparents are a thing. As you said, GLORY TO UKRAINE!!!

    • @Secretzstolen
      @Secretzstolen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MillieLikesPawPatrolGummies thank you so much for what they are doing, bless them for their kindness and generosity, bless 🙏🇺🇦💙💛💪🙌

    • @denabeana1233
      @denabeana1233 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve literally seen a video of a Ukrainian filming Russian soldiers being murdered and laughing at them call their now dead bodies dogs. People show their real colors in a time of war.

    • @Secretzstolen
      @Secretzstolen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@denabeana1233 that was Russians trying to pass themselves off as Ukrainian to mess with everyone's head, that's their MO

  • @pillowtalkswithGod
    @pillowtalkswithGod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    There is an African proverb that says, “when two elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffer!” It is shameful how little human lives matter to an elite few with political ambitions. I pray God’s protection over the innocent people who are paying in blood, among other costs, for this most unnecessary war.

    • @marikhadlin3835
      @marikhadlin3835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Inspiring my friend

    • @markazain8996
      @markazain8996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What if they don’t fight on grass?

    • @thecetin3214
      @thecetin3214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@markazain8996 then what would they fight on? On empty soil? That's how real men used to fight, without innocent life being taken. You think that would benefit the elite zionists? In war, the only ones that will suffer are the innocent.

    • @markazain8996
      @markazain8996 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thecetin3214 there’s other possibility the elephants could fight on. I get what she’s trying to say. It’s the powerful using the weak and innocent to fight the battle for them.
      In my country, there are barely grass. We had trained elephants. If they were to fight, there’s a low chance they’re on grass.

    • @fade2008
      @fade2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markazain8996 it's just a general saying, you don't have to think about it too hard

  • @TochikBacha1337
    @TochikBacha1337 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hello I`m Russian and i wanted to say that this is hell all of my family members are hypnotized by propaganda on the tv I`m actually not but i need to pretend because if not they are gonna be mad at me. Oh and also i was born in Kazan and still live there

  • @yevgenymelnik7370
    @yevgenymelnik7370 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    You're lucky for getting out at early age. Many Russians like myself did it after the war started, and it's difficult. Also hard to be a Russian now, so much shame for the country.
    Respects for sharing man!

  • @sergeantawesome8959
    @sergeantawesome8959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    Man I have undying respect for you. That man crying about having to pick food from the bins broke my heart. This is what happens and no one ever cares until it’s cool or trendy to care.
    Your parents are heroes, everybody in Ukraine are heroes, and I pray that pain and war across the world ends and humans live in harmony with one another.

    • @keepernod2888
      @keepernod2888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately you can find homeless pick food from the bins even in rich countries.

    • @paulblart5337
      @paulblart5337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Imagine a family with an infant having to move to a whole other country there home destroyed everything they ever had gone not knowing what to do next just to get an unempithetic kid saying they are not hero’s smh

    • @keepernod2888
      @keepernod2888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paulblart5337 That's refugees, our view of heroism has been slowly watered down.

    • @sergeantawesome8959
      @sergeantawesome8959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@keepernod2888 just the sad reality of life as people get cut adrift and thrown away. It’s a vicious cycle that can’t be broken

    • @sergeantawesome8959
      @sergeantawesome8959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ibrahim Jama I meant the everyday Ukrainian. The everyday Ukrainians who are waking up to their country being attacked ruthlessly, their country being ripped apart, their homes being destroyed. The ones who don’t give up and get up and fight, looking out for one another. The everyday citizen.

  • @ilenamachado2157
    @ilenamachado2157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    My father was a political refugee from Cuba. Your father’s experience sounds very similar to his. I can not imagine the internal conflict he must be feeling. It is devastating to witness as someone who has no connection to Ukraine nor Russia but I empathize with the suffering.

    • @SalviArtzSalvadorM
      @SalviArtzSalvadorM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same.. un sufrimiento terrible

    • @notademobot4179
      @notademobot4179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cuban.missile.crisis....🤣

    • @jaystonkey
      @jaystonkey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that you Tony? Scarface? Manolo!

    • @notademobot4179
      @notademobot4179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @BeansAreGood look it up

    • @godfather7339
      @godfather7339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I may ask what did your dad do?

  • @Cloverclawsy
    @Cloverclawsy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It is actually really making me happy to see people talk about Ukraine, and not keeping it in their minds like something taboo. I am myself a Ukrainian, and have third of Russian blood through me from my father's line. When the war started it was truly something so mind-boggling. We tried to escape to Poland, we had to walk 15km to get to the border, where we found a whole lot of refugees there, who have been standing there for three days. We had to come back and at night I heard my first siren. It was so terrible, everything was so scary we ended up escaping to Bulgaria. Thank God eventually we could see through the hard fog (metaphorically) and returned home. Now I live in Ukraine, and my tip to the other Ukrainians? Learn clear Ukrainian and never ignore the siren.

  • @LyzaLak-fj1zd
    @LyzaLak-fj1zd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am crying i am so grateful 🙏 for my dad an mom left Ukraine but I have some family members that are in Ukraine and ty for people how help Ukraine

  • @Deutcheland
    @Deutcheland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2653

    Я очень ценю, что вы делаете видео. Я чеченка, и мне очень грустно из-за того, что происходит в Украине. Желаю счастья всем украинцам.🙏🇺🇦🫶🇷🇺🙏

    • @jaymeeleighjx1x
      @jaymeeleighjx1x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Can I ask, why did Chechen government get involved in attacking Ukraine? Do Russia control them still?

    • @Bros-jx6nd
      @Bros-jx6nd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      translation for the for English speakers there saying I really appreciate you making videos. I am a Chechen and I am very sad about what is happening in Ukraine. I wish happiness to all Ukrainians.🙏🇺🇦 🇷🇺🙏

    • @Silhowoah
      @Silhowoah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@jaymeeleighjx1x I think they are, don’t know for sure

    • @faith2368
      @faith2368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you I was so confused I didn't understand what they said

    • @SusanatorBot
      @SusanatorBot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@jaymeeleighjx1x Chechnya is still a part of the Russian federation