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
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
December 1st 2023
Yuriy recounts the harrowing experiences of Russian soldiers in the face of wartime captivity and the fear of surrender. As he reveals the dark reality of the Russian army, he exposes the brutal choices faced by soldiers in a war torn between loyalty and survival.
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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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
November 29th 2023
Yuriy recounts a powerful story of his friend, a former soldier, who fought against Russia and the challenges he faced after the war. From rebuilding relationships to finding a new identity, Yuriy explores the difficult journey of reintegrating into civilian life after experiencing the horrors of war.
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 Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
November 24th 2023
Yuriy recounts a powerful firsthand account of the atrocities faced by Ukrainian soldiers captured by the Russians during the war, highlighting the brutal conditions, torture, and intimidation they endured. He sheds light on the inhumane treatment of prisoners of war and the ongoing suffering faced by thousands of Ukrainians still held captive by the Russians.
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 Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
November 21st 2023
Yuriy reflects on the approaching winter in war-torn Ukraine and the challenges that lie ahead. Amidst the cold and fear, Yuriy finds strength and determination to endure the hardships of war.
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
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
November 11th 2023
Yuriy celebrates his 43rd birthday today and he talks of the compassionate interaction between Ukrainian soldiers and animals on the front lines. These animals, from kittens to lizards, offer emotional support to the soldiers, and Yuriy expressed profound gratitude to listeners for funding a critical operation for one of his cats.
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 Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
November 7th 2023
Yuriy offers hard-hitting insights from his experiences in Gaza and establishes haunting comparisons between Hamas and modern Russia. He provides his thoughts on the distressing realities of living under war-torn regimes and their impact on innocent lives.
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 Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
November 3rd 2023
Yuriy engages in a thought-provoking conversation with a British radio host. He addresses the question of whether Ukrainians feel betrayed by the shifting focus of the Western world to the Middle East, and how this affects the support they receive.
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 Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
November 1st 2023
In this deeply reflective episode, Yuriy shares his thoughts on the eve of his second birthday as a soldier. With a sense of solemnity and determination, he contemplates the changing nature of celebrations in the face of war and underscores the global importance of defending Ukraine against an aggressive force that seeks world domination.
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 Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
October 27th 2023
Yuriy shares a story of a two-year-old girl's innocent hope amidst the backdrop of conflict. Her unwavering belief that her father will return home serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the indomitable spirit of those left behind.
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 Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
October 24th 2023
Yuriy shares tales of generosity and connections that transcend borders. From snacks and a cherished Vietnam War unit T-shirt sent by a listener to the unexpected arrival of signed books from musician and author Alan Paul, these gestures remind us of the importance of maintaining a connection to civilian life during challenging times and the power of reading to combat loneliness and despair.
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