GRP 192-Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by Striking: A discussion with Hrulf, the founder of the Norman Brigade
Global Recon
John Hendricks
4.8 • 592 Ratings
🗓️ 2 August 2023
⏱️ 116 minutes
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Summary
Host John Hendricks engages in a captivating conversation with Hrulf, a frontline source with firsthand experiences in the Ukrainian conflict. From the peaceful coexistence in Eastern Ukraine to the deliberate spread of misinformation, the podcast uncovers the complexities of the crisis. The involvement of international soldiers and the role of the Norman Brigade provide a compelling narrative of unity against Russian aggression. This thought-provoking discussion offers listeners a unique and insightful perspective on the Ukrainian conflict, challenging their understanding of the situation and inspiring support for the fight against injustice.
Main Takeaways
- Living in Ukraine
- Transforming the Norman Brigade into a combat unit
- Dynamics of the Russian population
- Fighting since the start of the war
- International Volunteers
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| 0:00.0 | Thousands of foreign soldiers have joined the fight against Russian forces. |
| 0:04.0 | Access to one of the secret training bases for the International Legion in eastern Ukraine. |
| 0:11.0 | Days after the Russian attack on Sibyodernetsk that took the life of a second British soldier, |
| 0:18.0 | thousands of foreigners are still fighting. |
| 0:20.0 | Here in one of Ukrainian regions, we were given access to one of the secret bases of the foreign legion fighting here in Ukraine. |
| 0:29.6 | The latest recruits are being welcomed with their commander. |
| 0:33.6 | And I hope you will stay here to protect Ukraine, to fight for Ukraine, to kill Russian by your rifle. |
| 0:41.3 | If it clear. |
| 0:43.3 | Soldiers from over 50 countries have different motivations for risking their lives. |
| 0:49.3 | It's not just for Ukraine, it's also for Taiwan, because I come here for the independent and the freedom. |
| 0:56.0 | We are fighting for the democracy of this world against a dictator. |
| 1:01.0 | If I'm alive, I'm going to stay until this war ends. |
| 1:06.0 | Bakhmut is a hellhole. |
| 1:08.0 | The bloodiest and longest battle of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and two |
| 1:12.9 | young Canadian men are among its latest victims. Cole Zelenko of St. Catherine's on the left was |
| 1:18.9 | just 21 and 27-year-old Kyle Porter of Calgary. The two served in Ukraine's International Legion |
| 1:25.7 | and became friends. |
| 1:30.9 | They were with Ukrainian troops defending a crucial supply route when they were hit by Russian artillery fire Wednesday and killed. |
| 1:34.6 | They are the fourth and fifth Canadians to die in combat since Russia's invasion. |
| 1:41.3 | Our CBC News team met Kyle Porter in Harkeve last spring. |
| 1:45.0 | He was volunteering with an urban search and rescue team, |
| 1:48.0 | pulling victims out of the rubble after Russian rocket attacks. |
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