EXPERIMENT! WE BROUGHT THE OCCUPIER INTO THE VILLAGE HE OCCUPIED. WHAT DID THE LOCAL RESIDENT SAY? 

Thank you Dimitri! I found this format really interesting! The POV had to confront and talk to the locals. He didn't have a gun this time, so the locals had the opportunity to talk freely to him. Slava Ukraini!

The shameless cannot be shamed.

If all criminals were forced to confront their victims? More powerful than jail! Ukraina citizents, we are proud to be your neighbours! //With love from Sweden

Excellent, outstanding. You should get a journalism prize, an international and recognized one!

This interview was a really great thing to do. I only wish that both interviews could be show on national TV in the United States to bring home what is going on in Ukraine. I know that from viewing Zolkin and you Dimitri in these interviews has changed me forever. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the day you no longer have to do them. Slava Ukraini !!!!

It was only "an inconvenience " for him. I think those villagers were too soft with him. Despicable behaviour. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Ireland 🇮🇪

I feel so sorry for this couple to have endured so much and then meet their tormentor without satisfaction

Please do more videos like this. It is very insightful to hear those stories from local people and have occupiers face them like this.

This is phenomenal Dmitry! Truly groundbreaking. Thank you for your work.

Дмитрий! Благодарю вас за вашу работу! Привет из Одессы 🇺🇦🌊

I love how the first couple laughed in his face when he told them his title of "senior lieutenant".

Thankyou Zolkin for this really interesting stream , SLAVA UKRAINIA 💜💜👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Absolutely fascinating. The ruzzian looked dead inside to me. Didn’t care other from his immediate future. No real remorse. The ex military villager was incredible. “Worlds second army didn’t even bring water for its troops” #SlavaUkrainii

If that poster boy shows up in Ukraine one more time I think he better know how to count to 200.

You guys are taking it to another level once again. This was so powerful. Had to fight tears the entire time but couln't stop watching, I wanted to see the face of this occupant mostly. The locals are totally fearless by the way, they are all heroes in my eyes.

Well done Dimitri,you should do more videos taking orc's back to face the local people, Slava Ukraine ✌excellent post.

That was really interesting. Thank you Dima. I felt his reaction, when the villager asked if he spoke Buryat, was really an important part of the interview and that it really hit home that he was losing his culture for a Russia that was only interested in him as a body in case of war or a country to plunder.

Thank those people for reliving their horror so the world can see.

I felt heartbroken for the villagers and what they must have gone through. I think the Russian soldier was very afraid the whole time, wondering what was going to happen to him. Maybe more should be made to answer this way for what they did. God bless you for all you do to let us know what has happened in Ukraine.

Incredibly powerful, wow! I found the dignity and restraint of the villagers almost miraculous; I wouldn't have been able to take the high road in that situation. I can't imagine the high toll it takes making videos like this--but please continue! Not to mention the prisoner interviews....but the world needs to know. EXCELLENT work!! Slava Ukraine!!💙💙💛💛

About as much intelligence as a fence post. Zombies who don't mind being zombified. Weird culture.

Shocking. What is in his head? No problems not knowing why he was here, causing pain to a whole village? Didn't he see them as human beings when he came? Does he now? Does he have problems with it now? Will he get back a fourth time? Extremely powerful, very hard to see and brilliant questions. And remarkable villagers, not being the slightest brutal, being so thoughtful about what they had gone through and what they wanted to tell and ask. Had to go through this horror, this person being part of the horror has nothing to say and very little expressions that can tell. We all have to live without understanding. Perhaps this is why fascism is always so unthinkable. So hard to prepare for. It is unvelievable! Thanks for doing this Dimitri - it gives a lesson to the world.

Thank you for the work you do. With people of such focus and purpose united, no army can prevail over Ukraine's Armed Forces in defense of their own land and freedom! Certainly nor the humanitarian disaster area that the Russian Army seems to be.

This was very interesting and informative. I enjoyed the experiment. I will never understand how these prisoners do not consider themselves guilty by association. He seemed to be removed from responsibility. No remorse for bagging the gentleman's head, terrorizing him for amusement. Despicable! I have no doubt if he is exchanged, he will be back on Ukrainian soil to terrorize once again.

Brilliant idea, to take the soldiers back to the towns they ravaged. Putin may not care, but the individuals will have the memory of their own deeds. "Do you want to say anything?" "I want to apologize." Powerful stuff. - Zolkin, you are doing an outstanding job. I admire you.

I found the video very informative. Thank you for putting it together. Much love and support 🇺🇸🇺🇦

Nothing like this anywhere, historical.

An amazing new way to let the occupants talk to the brave Ukrainian people, only with the Buryat this time not being armed. Very interesting! A man, a higher military, but he cannot speak his forefathers language? What a shame. I guess he never will bother to find out what happened to his own nation long ago.

I am happy to witness this well thought out concept. The victims get a chance to speak, and say what really happened. It also shows how remorsefull the soldier is.

Been watching your videos maybe a month or more now. I like this residents getting to confront occupiers. Hope to see more like this. Thank you the work you do. Make them feel shame

Award winning stuff , brilliant idea to do this , I think you can see the shame in his eyes towards the end. Also it's fascinating to see the locals emotions & hear their point of view. The father of the 1 month old baby seems like a great bloke.

I like the part around 36:18 where the Ukrainian civilian points out the absurdity of being unable to speak your grandfather's language because of Russian imperialism, then proceeding to help Russia do the same thing to another culture.

This is a great idea! You should do more of these kinds of interviews! These criminals need to face those they have hurt and take accountability for what they've done. I also think they should be required to do something to make up for their wrongs as a condition of being traded, some sort of rebuilding type labor.

He committed war crimes needs full investigation. He should not be allowed to be swapped.

This interview with the older ex russian soldier reveals also a serious war crime: they used the village as human shield... Mentioned also by the first pair; talking about panzers standing on the asphalt outside and shooting. Rossyjians living in warm houses in cold spring may be forgiven; its the usual.. Every army in all times had done so. But they had also mortars in the field immediately outside the village, shooting at ukrainian positions... When they could without any visible trouble, make mortar positions 300 meters further on into the fields... Look. Amnesty international made a fool of themselves accusing ukrainians they took defensive positions in their cities, thus risking civilians. This is b-s; ukrainians have of course every right to defend their own cities... But these occupiers have no right to use villages and villageers as human shields. Especielly when they as easily could make traditional trenches further out in the field and shoot from there... So it was not just looting, this warfare from the village was a grave crime... Although it seems they didnt no rape nor other violence... Always something.

This made me think of 'The ghost of Christmas past'. Whatever happens in this guy's life, the memory of this will haunt him forever, he'll never be able to escape it... any of his family watching will also have to live with this mirror held in front of them. Their culture is being buried a bit more every day, and they're too busy in foreign lands dying whilst murdering innocent people so a handful of KremlinKriminals and their children can stay rich, entitled and powerful. Thank you, this was very good for the victims to participate in as well. I love Ukrainians more each day.

The part about his history being destroyed really touched me.

I loved this video so interesting. That young man if you can call him that seemed scared to death. I was pleased to see that couple who were questioning him still were able to laugh despite what they are enduring due to this unforgiving war. May God bless all these people. Also the older gentleman who had lost an eye. He too was able to laugh. Have more of these as they show us what the Uk people are going through I’m so sorry they are suffering such war crimes by such a cruel unhuman being call a leader. I think he’s the devil himself. Thank you Zolkin 💔❤️‍🔥🇺🇸

That dude just blocked EVERYTHING from his brain. You could see him doing it with his blank stare. He will return home to his new apartment with none of this even taking place, it’s blocked out.

Indifference and lack of empathy, emotion.... a sociopathic society..

Wow, Zolkin and Dima, this is powerful stuff!

Thank you so much for this video. The first couple was heartbreaking. I surely am wrong, but I've the feeling that the peaceful citizens shown in this video were still under shock and they could't express entirely their feelings. If the ork come a 4th time, I hope it'll meet "Badaboom Jaga Jaga" Magyar' drones and fertilize Ukrainian soil.

Not once did I hear him say that he was sorry. What a POS!

WOW! Remember that the abuses described here, or far worse, were literally repeated many thousands of times throughout occupied Ukraine. I cannot imagine the hatred of Russia subsiding for many years.

You guys do such good work. Maybe too early to say, but these vids has such historical importance.

Good example of deruzzification.

The biggest thing I took away from this series of encounters was the calmness and dignified manner of the civilian inhabitants of the village. This is how Ukrainians conduct themselves; with dignity, as opposed to the cretinous occupiers who used their village as a fire base and the villagers as human shields (total animals). Australians for Ukraine.

This is an amazing factual account of an event. The young lieutenant never thought anyone would retrace his steps. He learned a life lesson, even if he doesn't think so. I like that you are going deep into reporting to try to make some kind of impact on these young men. The older men you interview are so jaded that there is no hope of redemption. Thank you for your insight.

What the heck?Quoting " One of the neighbours said that i was a former military man..." What kind of neighbor tel's that to FSB?????

is there any other journalist who has ever done this type of interview/experiment during an ongoing war before Zolkin's team? this is the first of its kind of interview in history 100%.

"Nobody asked you to release us. Free yourself there in russia so that you can say a word." Well said, mam. Well said!! 💙💛🦝Peace/JT

This is a real good idea to confront the warcriminal with Their victims and the resultat of Their actions. Its also a good Way to g’et the truth out. Well done guys respect as always from Denmark

Excellent! TYVM Dimitri.. I hope you do more of these.. Especially the one's that still have doubts about their actions.. Confused?

This was very interesting. My heart goes out to Ukraine.

Great work Dima as always thank you for sharing this perspective.

Great field interview… with interactions between the occupier and the occupied. The former Soviet soldier was especially impressive. Thank you. 😎

Great interview. From the horse's mouth as we say in the states. The Buryat had an excellent memory and seemed to weigh each question. Besides the first couple, the rest accepted him as not involved. New perspective on the ground between people

Just leave him there among thoes people.

He seemed to have control his part in the looting but didn't stop others. I hope he one day starts a new life

I appreciate this perspective. This boy is confronted with real human beings whose lives he tried to destroy or take. These villagers aren't just targets as he stands there having to listen to them. I don't think it will change him, but I hope it gives the villagers a bit of satisfaction (small as it may be). I would hope he somehow sees what Russia has already done to him and his culture is what he is doing to Ukraine now.

the leopards are coming

SLAVA Ukraine 💪 🙏💙💛💙💛!!!💚 Defently More of the Liberation army.. ZombieOrcz Need to face the consequences and the people the Came to Subdue.. SLAVA UKRAINIANS!!! As it Goes I AM UKRAINIAN!!! 🙏 Mutch Love and Respect for you All! Real Heroes !!! and Freedom Loving Nation of UKRAINIANS 💪💪💪 No Reatret no Surrender... Victory ✌

Thank you for the brilliant work. I share your videos with friends and relatives to help them understand what is happening in Ukraine so that they can understand why I support Ukraine. This was very powerful. Once again, thanks for what you are doing to support Ukraine because it helps those of us who live in other countries to support Ukraine in whatever ways that we can.

Corajosos os Ucranianos! Povo fantástico! ❤ Slava Ukraina 🎉

Volodymyr! Dimitri! Not "Occupant" but rather "Occupier" 🙂 This is no time ordinarily for grammar, but I have to tell you that "occupant" is same as "resident", but occupier is what we call Orcs! :) One day when all this is over, there will be a time for English improvement, but only on this one term, do I think it's necessary to bring it up now! You all are doing so well, let this not be taken badly, but as a way name the Orcs for what they are, invaders and [temporary] occupiers!!!!

You need two cameras, always have a camera on the occupier.

Thank you that was very interesting, I hope you'll make another like this!

Really good field repotage! Lucky this village didnt got hit as bad as the others i seen on news.

Зацепило - сказано скромно. Отлично Дмитро!

I think the villager was unbelievable, leavable! Somebody needs to give him a job doing something because he appears to really know his shit

Thanks Zolkin, a very good and learning episode.

Man at 19:57 was very interesting. My main takeways: A) Soviet army vet notes change in culture. B) Respectful tone on Buryat culture in 1980s. C) Dress uniforms ready for "welcome" fits early interview of "police POW" in Ukraine for crowd control. D) Belarusian accents, non-standard uniforms, different weapons opens big questions.

Dimitri I hope you can get more of these terrorruZzians back to the scenes of their crimes and allow the Ukraine civilians to confront the invaders. I think you and Volodymr are doing important work. Prayers for you and your country to be safe, warm and for this terrible war to be a distant memory very soon and for peace to return once and for all. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦

Interesting experiment. Given the opportunity and enough money, this guy would definitely do the same all over again...

Very interesting, I want some more! Special thanks for subtitles.

When was this filmed? I swear I have seen clips from it before, several weeks (month or so?) ago. Just curious, I really appreciate to see the whole thing, not just the meeting with the older folks that really told him off.

GOOD WORK!

He´ll go a fourth time but brilliant idea to let him go back alone and unarmed, even protected by the very same people he came to kill and torture. Slava Ukraini!

The boy was careful with his comments and very reluctant to show emotions. I am still positively impressed that he had the courage to see the people from the village. I would give him some credit for that. I have seen many other interviews with Volodymyr and Dimitrii (most in original), and believe me, this POW is much more conscious and thinking than most others. I hope he will learn from this experience. PS: do not make judgements (both good and bad) based on single words of the translation. It is good but not perfect. Actually no translation can be perfect ....

Did you see him gulp fist thing ….

this is brilliant; this should be the standard program for prisoners from the colonized populations from beyond the Urals

i am calmly waiting because im certain this video will be shown in Den Haag one day.

The usual answers, "wasn't us, wasn't me."

It's interesting how when faced with reality his tough guy facade crumbled bit by bit. Maybe that kid is gonna grow a conscience one day. One can hope anyways. But yeah, I really loved when the ex-military grandfather was on camera. He had a lot of really detailed stuff to say, and it really brings a whole new dimension to all this. Great content, even if the translation is a bit hard to understand sometimes!

Great format. Very well thought out. Translation needs a little more attention, but still VERY powerful.

I wish you could’ve giving him some of his own medicine. Well done. More of this sort for the sake of those poor Ukrainian residents to vent their anger and face those coward sheep.

you needa do this more

Thank you for the interesting format!

Great reporting!

They are never guilty of anything. It was always someone else but never them. But what this young man does not want to understand is that even if he never stole and thing or shot anyone or raped or any other thing, he is guilty by association. He is an invader, an occupier, a killer, rapist, a dangerous and hateful person. He is a sheep and if he is lucky he will have the rest of his life to carry the burden of his weakness.

Powerfull, keep up good work. Chwała Ukrainie

That park, at the beginning of the video: beautiful!

Onya Mate 👍👍👍 you have done a absolutely Great Job,it just goes to show , that they are nothing with out their Guns,they are all weak people, Thanks ♥️♥️♥️♥️ you, Slava Ukraine 💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💪 💪💪 yous All Got the Power 💙💛🙏

I don't think the prisoner is sorry for anything. A typical narcissist. Just telling you what you want to hear to get these visits over with.

This is a very good video. The POW heard, understood. Subtitles some disappear and not shown when they are speaking the words?

Yes, very interesting! I hope you do more like this.

Impressionante 😢

Good episode

PLEASE STOP TAKING DOWN THE TRANSLATIONS SO QUICKLY. Leave them there so we have time to read them. There is no reason to remove them before putting up the next one. Thank you.

Slava Ukraini!