Fighting For Ukraine
Yuriy Matsarsky is a Ukranian journalist turned civilian fighter against the Russian invasion on the democratic country of Ukraine. In this podcast he brings daily updates from the frontlines of the Ukranian resistance. “As a journalist I thought, ‘You shouldn’t be involved in this. You should be watching from the sidelines.’ But the Ukrainian citizen part of me told me, ‘No, this doesn’t work anymore. You should protect your country, you should protect your loved ones, you should protect your freedom—you should protect your people.’”
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Yuriy Matsarsky
Yuriy is a Ukranian journalist based in Kyiv who has spent most of his professional media career covering warzones. Now he finds himself in one and the battle is his. Yuriy has put down his journalist pen and picked up a rifle to protect his country against the Russian invasion.
“I want Ukraine to be prosperous, to be a happy country, my people all around me to be happy. Putin is following in the steps of Hitler right now. Every day, with every bombing, with every rocket fire, it’s more and more and more dead Ukrainians. More dead Ukrainians.
“This fight is not only for us. We are fighting for the whole world. I really, really love the United States, and the United States people. We love the same music, we love the same books, we love our kids in the same way. Please help us.”
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
February 13th 2024
Yuriy discusses the interview that Putin gave to Carlson, delves into the disturbing mind of Putin, highlighting his delusional beliefs and dangerous obsession with destroying Ukraine.
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
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Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
February 9th 2024
Yuriy expresses thanks for a thoughtful gift from Thomas, a Vietnam veteran, highlighting how such gestures serve as a reminder of support and companionship. He expresses frustration with individuals and media outlets who, unlike Thomas, lack deep understanding of military realities and the dangers of war, sharing instances where he was asked to perform menial tasks at risk to his own safety. And he notes the need for victory to ensure the survival of the Ukrainian culture and its people
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
February 2nd 2024
Yuriy tells the story of one of the recently exchanged Ukrainian prisoners who returns home from Russia and learns of his country's ongoing fight for freedom, only to discover that his wife and one of his daughters died in an attack.
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
January 29th 2024
Yuriy reflects on the war and shares his experiences as one of the younger soldiers in a unit of parents and grandparents. Join us as he explores the sacrifices and determination of older generations in protecting the younger ones during wartime.
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
January 24th 2024
Yuriy describes an encounter hitchhiking with a driver who shares his criminal past and explains the phenomenon of people justifying themselves to soldiers.
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
January 18th 2024
Yuriy reflects on his grandfather's illness and the impact of war on his health, as he goes through a similar experience, and understands him now more deeply than ever.
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
January 12th 2023
Yuriy describes the deadly use of enhanced chemical drones by the Russians and the alarming presence of North Korean missiles, highlighting the urgent need for global attention and support.
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
January 9th 2024
Yuriy discusses Putin's military strategy and his belief that capturing as much territory as possible this year will secure his hold with the help of Trump's reelection. He outlines the dangers of conceding to Putin and the potential consequences for Ukraine and the entire free world.
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
January 3rd 2023
Yuriy shares his intriguing story of being the unlikely hero in a book about wartime Kyiv that's already a bestseller on pre-order and suggests how to get a mention of your own name in this podcast...
Pre-order the book here: https://a.co/d/cXTosku
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
December 29th 2023
Yuriy reflects on the challenges and hardships of the past year and expresses his concerns about the future, and how many people usually look forward to change in a new year. And of course, he wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family Yuriy’s Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy
Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat