Absolutely 💯👍🏽 like the rising of the Phoenix , Ukrainian style , Slava Ukraine 🌻🇺🇦 and please stay safe and vigilant brother sincerely Ms Suzanne 😊😇🫂🇺🇦🌻
I am glad to see that symbols of soviet occupation disappear from the landscape of Ukraine. This is a welcome continuation of the process starting in the early 1990's of removing the once ubiquitous lenin statues. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
I wish there would be a Rally for Democracy...like Live Aid in the 90s. Live Aid had a stage arena in the UK and a stage arena in the USA. Huge musical talent, and huge broadcast, and huge live audiences. Let’s have a Live Concert for Democracy- one stage in USA, one stage in Ukraine, and, perhaps other DemocrCies.
Thanks Philip for this poignant piece. I appreciate your work very much, well done. I will go and find more history of this Statue thanks to you. Slava Ukrayini!
Fantastic! Symbols matter. Great points on Russia being more fascist-friendly, by far than Ukraine. Hell, Putin's existence as its head of state is incontrovertible proof of the assertion. Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the heroes. Glory to her monuments. #KeepTheSpursToPutinPhil . Thank you!
As the days of this war drag on and the world has resoundingly favored a glorious outcome for the UA forces, an opportunity to reflect on what is planned for the aftermath is welcome. Stay safe, stay sane, stay strong Ukraīne.💪🏻 🔱🇺🇦Victory is Inevitable🇺🇦🔱
Thanks for the field piece, Phil. I’m glad you touched on the other statues from the Soviet era. Every time I saw this, it immediately reminded me of “The Motherland Calls” in Volgograd. Now with the Soviet symbol removed and replaced with the tryzub, I see it quite differently. I think the change is satisfactory for now. I’m not in love with the паросток (sprout) design but I’m not a Ukrainian so my opinion doesn’t matter. I think over time, once Ukraine has its land and people returned, there will be better proposals on a monument replacement. Слава Україні! Героям слава! 💙💛🇺🇸❤🇺🇦
Thanks Philip.. I finally got here to your channel and am enjoying the information. I was afraid to look because of the sadness of this War but not anymore. Thank you and I watch you on Hal all the time! P.S. I heard what you said about releasing the vlog today re: mental health and I'm constantly arguing w/these pro-Putin idiots about the fact that the US is spending pennies on the dollar to stop Putin! The Ukrainian people deserve to enjoy a nice meal or whatever gives them comfort when facing yet another Winter of War. It's the shallow people that hold everyone back! Thanks again! 💙💛💙
Thank God, the Trident has replaced the hammer and sickle! May the Trisub forever stand above all of Ukraine, replacing both the hammer and sickle and the double-headed eagle!
Granted, I am not an expert on russia, but.....In my opinion, I think it would bother the russians more if the statue remained standing and the trident replaced the hammer and sickle, than if the statue was completely torn down. If I am correct, please let the statue remain standing.....pissing off the russians is a noble cause.😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
I had been playing the game "Atomic Heart" and i feel like it gave me a real feel for how the Soviets felt they would dominate the future, and how badly wrong that experiment went. As a kid, I remember how (despite our own propaganda) it seemed like a bunch of nice people who had made a bad gamble for leaders and ended up with a scam instead of a government, but we knew we had the same thing with Bush Sr. and the Republicans (who didn't become the PutinPublicans until years later). "We will never be brothers" - Philip I hear you! What Putin is doing is just beyond horror. Sad I had to see it in my lifetime as an adult, but narcissism is a deep problem in our society...
It looks amazing!
SLAVA UKRAINI! HEROYAM SLAVA! TY Philip! Stay safe & take care! Momma Sparkler, here!
Wonderful journalism Philip. Thank you. Slava Ukraine, Slava World Democracy
Thanks again Philip for reaching out and touching hearts for Ukraine. Slava Ukraine
Oh yes, this is huge for the people of Ukraine. What a beautiful city, and another great video!
The statue looks a million times better already. Thanks for your reporting Philip 👍🇺🇦💙💛
Bro Nazis always gonna lose
I hope this is another slap in the face for Putler.
Great reporting Philip 🫶
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Thanks.
Good to find you well.
This is good for the soul.
Following UKRAINE
Pray for peace
War must end
💥🧭🌬sue
Absolutely 💯👍🏽 like the rising of the Phoenix , Ukrainian style , Slava Ukraine 🌻🇺🇦 and please stay safe and vigilant brother sincerely Ms Suzanne 😊😇🫂🇺🇦🌻
Phil deserves a cameraman.
Love your work. So much context that isn’t readily available elsewhere.
I am glad to see that symbols of soviet occupation disappear from the landscape of Ukraine. This is a welcome continuation of the process starting in the early 1990's of removing the once ubiquitous lenin statues. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
Lots of love💙 for Ukraine and you Philip thank you stay safe!
I wish there would be a Rally for Democracy...like Live Aid in the 90s. Live Aid had a stage arena in the UK and a stage arena in the USA. Huge musical talent, and huge broadcast, and huge live audiences. Let’s have a Live Concert for Democracy- one stage in USA, one stage in Ukraine, and, perhaps other DemocrCies.
Excellent video Brother Thank you ✌️🇺🇸✌️
Wonderful video!
🔱🇺🇦🔱💯🥷🦾
Thanks Philip for this poignant piece. I appreciate your work very much, well done. I will go and find more history of this Statue thanks to you. Slava Ukrayini!
shining city on a hill
Fantastic! Symbols matter. Great points on Russia being more fascist-friendly, by far than Ukraine. Hell, Putin's existence as its head of state is incontrovertible proof of the assertion. Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the heroes. Glory to her monuments. #KeepTheSpursToPutinPhil . Thank you!
As the days of this war drag on and the world has resoundingly favored a glorious outcome for the UA forces, an opportunity to reflect on what is planned for the aftermath is welcome. Stay safe, stay sane, stay strong Ukraīne.💪🏻
🔱🇺🇦Victory is Inevitable🇺🇦🔱
The context you provide is so important. Your work is valuable and appreciated. Thank you!
Thanks for the field piece, Phil. I’m glad you touched on the other statues from the Soviet era. Every time I saw this, it immediately reminded me of “The Motherland Calls” in Volgograd. Now with the Soviet symbol removed and replaced with the tryzub, I see it quite differently. I think the change is satisfactory for now. I’m not in love with the паросток (sprout) design but I’m not a Ukrainian so my opinion doesn’t matter. I think over time, once Ukraine has its land and people returned, there will be better proposals on a monument replacement. Слава Україні! Героям слава! 💙💛🇺🇸❤🇺🇦
From an Argentine jew (with roots in Ukraine, Poland, Belarus and Russia): Slava Ukraini! Thank you for your work.
That is a moment deserving of a large crowd I would think. Oh well... the generations will know this story.
It's not done..as I mentioned in the vlog the main reveal is planned for the 24th...but this was the day it happened..and as such is irrevocable
Thanks Philip.. I finally got here to your channel and am enjoying the information. I was afraid to look because of the sadness of this War but not anymore. Thank you and I watch you on Hal all the time!
P.S. I heard what you said about releasing the vlog today re: mental health and I'm constantly arguing w/these pro-Putin idiots about the fact that the US is spending pennies on the dollar to stop Putin! The Ukrainian people deserve to enjoy a nice meal or whatever gives them comfort when facing yet another Winter of War. It's the shallow people that hold everyone back! Thanks again! 💙💛💙
I was so happy to see them change this! Slava Ukraini
Thank God, the Trident has replaced the hammer and sickle!
May the Trisub forever stand above all of Ukraine, replacing both the hammer and sickle and the double-headed eagle!
wonderful to see! and good commentary that many need to hear. choose love
Now looks much better! 🇺🇦
Ukraine can't lose if WE (the world) pays attention. Democracy matters. SLAVA Ukraine
When your country finishes war--- mb consider a new statue
They it amusing I suggested replacing the Soviet hammer sickle with a Ballistic Missile Detection System.
Granted, I am not an expert on russia, but.....In my opinion, I think it would bother the russians more if the statue remained standing and the trident replaced the hammer and sickle, than if the statue was completely torn down. If I am correct, please let the statue remain standing.....pissing off the russians is a noble cause.😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Russian engineers built it.
I had been playing the game "Atomic Heart" and i feel like it gave me a real feel for how the Soviets felt they would dominate the future, and how badly wrong that experiment went. As a kid, I remember how (despite our own propaganda) it seemed like a bunch of nice people who had made a bad gamble for leaders and ended up with a scam instead of a government, but we knew we had the same thing with Bush Sr. and the Republicans (who didn't become the PutinPublicans until years later). "We will never be brothers" - Philip I hear you! What Putin is doing is just beyond horror. Sad I had to see it in my lifetime as an adult, but narcissism is a deep problem in our society...
Constant gardening. 💙💛🦝Peace/JT