Russian Propagandists Are Starting to See the Truth: Fmr. Zelensky Adviser | Amanpour and Company
Iuliia Mendel was President Zelensky’s press secretary before the Russian invasion. In a new book she details her experience in government and life under Russian occupation. Mendel joins Walter Isaacson to discuss Ukraine's recent military advances and her time with Zelensky.
Originally aired on September 14, 2022
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An example in courage, tenacity and solidarity. An exemplary people, leadership and resistance. The world bows in awe and respect. Slava Ukraini Heroiam Slava
The world does what msm tells them to do , Ukraine is responsible for agitating this war , this war they will lose because of their rebellious nature and love of money coming in the form of aid and right into their foreign bank accounts , Zelensky gets to be rich , while his people suffer in poverty , your brainwash is real .
What an impressive woman!! And English isn't even her first language. And there are many more intelligent, brave, determined peace loving people in Ukraine. Slava Ukraini
Her English sounds like she attended a university in the States. But she went to school in Ukraine, where she studied, among other subjects, English and philology (didn't know that was still a subject; thought it was replaced by linguistics).
Lots of people in Europe continental speaks more then one language at least nothing special..
I believe there are also many intelligent, brave… peace loving people in Russia as well. Unfortunately most of them are in jail, under surveillance or similar. Even worse, many are brain washed by Putins media dominance etc… knowledge is power etc etc. Hopefully their voices and brains will be allowed to be free soon, Putin won’t last long after that… I hope.
Iuliia, you give a beautiful face to Ukranian hope. The prayers and love of a supportive world embrace you and all Ukranians🇺🇦
Iulilia intelligence equals her affable smile.
She's a very well spoken young lady. I can easily see why she was chosen to be pressed secretary. Great interview. 👍
Indeed.
she's gorgeous too.
@@brettsommer 🤣🤣🤣👍
Walter Isaacson always has great interviews.
This brilliant and eloquent young woman is more proof Zelinsky is truly a leader. Good pick.
I have never seen a country present a more unified front for so long under so much pressure. From Zelenskyy to his people all the way down to the foot soldier at the front. "We are Ukrainian, we fight, we will win." No force on earth can overcome such dedication.
America used to be like that.
Afganistan and Siria ?
@@lucillekenney8311 As an English man I believe America is still like that, don't knock your country so much.
@@wuming2638 Russia was militarily involved in both Syria and Afghanistan
@@matthewneddeau7993 I think what Wu Ming means is while the Ukrainians are fighting bravely, they aren't fighting any more bravely than other countries have fought wars, most of which we don't even follow because it's not in the West's interests. Let's not use Ukraine's bravery to knock other countries. Also Ukraine hasn't even been fighting for a year now, that's not a long war, there's wars going on right this minute in the world that have been going on longer. Maybe instead of talking about how brave Ukraine is doing while we watch, we could do more to help them win.
Fear is a weapon courage the armor SOLIDARITY the power peace the prize❣ SUPPORT UKRAINE🧡💙🧡💙
This interview clearly shows the stark differences between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine, more European and aspirational. Russia, repressed and still inward looking. Of the Russians and Ukrainians I've spoken with over the past 2 years, I did not hear talk of aspiration, personal development or future possibilities among Russians. But for Ukrainians, personal growth, dreams of a bright future and a spirit of entrepreneurialism have all been common themes. Ukraine is very deserving of our collective support. And Ms. Mendel's story offers additional justification for this statement.
Yes! I have hosted Ukrainians, but they turn around and take care of me! They are people with values, versus the nihilism of Russian leadership.
Have you seen what Ukraine looks like? It's a pile of shit, like America is. The wealth disparity is noticeable.
I think you are absolutely right. The Russian people I've seen through this period seem to be apolitical. While the Russians who most benefit from the Russian economy live in Moscow or central Russian, support for Putin seems to run throughout the country. They believe the propaganda and support whatever the government chooses to do. This is a country with vast natural resources. Resources the world needs. There should be no reason for massive unemployment and destitute people in the far reaches of the country. I believe allegations that there is widespread corruption where those in control at each level take what they can. It could be that the government squashes political dissent but I do not think that is it entirely. It is rather like what is conveyed in the book "1984". Overwhelming propaganda and repressed thought to such an extent that people no longer think on their own. I don't know how Ukraine became different that Russia but it clearly is. Just listen to the people who managed to stick it out in or near their homes during the occupation. There is a difference.
I have also met Russians with an international mindset and personal aspirations, so I personally do not recognize your characterization. I do think Russia will only change if a bigger group decides to be civilly courageous and I really hope that happens. But seeing how dangerous that is, it might not happen soon 😕
@@Snowshowslow "I have also met Russians with an international mindset and personal aspirations" - they're leaving, as they should. Russia won't have many left after the war is over.
A very well spoken, intelligent young lady, very impressed as well as all of the peace and loving people of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini, cheers from USA.
You are watching propaganda do you even know what this is about?
Go away ruZZia troll
Liberty and independence vs a fascist imperialist kremlin wanting to enslave and exploit others
Exceptional!! Thank you, Ms. Amanpour and Mr. Isaacson. I heard of Ms. Mendel's book yesterday. It's on my wishlist, and likely will be sent to my 3 granddaughters.
Ukraine has shown the world that they are people who are passionate about their country and democracy.
Americans could take a lesson from this.
What about having the reputation of being the most corrupt nation in Europe?
@@ttrons2 Based on military performance, it would appear that Russia is a bit more corrupt than Ukraine.
@@ttrons2 Corruption is a worldwide problem of course, but you want to see corruption? Russia is like a gas station run by organized criminals all the way to the top level! And under what kind of system do you think there is a better chance to defeat corruption? Autocracy? Oligarchy? Of course not. How can you fight corruption in a country where calling a war a war gets you put in jail by those in power. Really can't see your point here.
@@ttrons2 Russias corruption is second to none , just look at the Russian army , but you were referring to Ukraine , right? So, Ukraine was the poorest country in Europe , having the lowest GDP per -capita and was well known for huge problems with corruption . The last openly pro - Russian president of Ukraine was ousted out in 2014 after the Revolution of Dignity took place and Lukashenko escape to Russia with $32 billions in cash of Ukrainian government money stashed in trucks crossing border to Russia before his escape. During his stay in office Lukashenko embezzled $ 100 billions from the coffers of Ukrainian government. That amount equal to half of Ukrainian economic output in 2013. The money went to Western European :/ US banks , as well east - to Russia. Lukashenko was convicted in absentia of fraud, embezzlement, murder ( he gave an order to shot at protester , people died ) and treason. He is living in Russia supporting financially Russian - separatists in Donbas since Russia invaded those Ukrainian regions in 2014 . That’s a very short story of Ukrainian corruption. The country of Ukraine and it’s people need a free, sovereign country without Russian control /interference . That would be beneficial not only to Ukraine itself , but to all of Europe and all of free, democratic world.
After Ukraine wins and gets rid of Russia, Ukraine is going to be the hottest tourist destination in the world. Well done Ukraine!
Yeah especially zaporizha
ukrain will be broke like the rest of europe. ukrain will drown in dept caus the weapons we gave them are not for free.
Yes I cannot wait to go there this country I love more than any! I will kiss the ground when I get there!
The Ukrainians embrace democracy with such enthusiasm.It is so impressive and refreshing to see.
wonderful woman, amazing insights from a ukranian
@@bluestar1103 "poor people have no money" wow, who knew. you should be on a talk show sharing your "wisdom" 😆 🤣
Blue Scar Your lies have no power here. You sound desperate and full of hate
I wish I could be there to hug all those brave, resilient soldiers. America loves you Ukraine!!
When you have people like Ms. Mendel, you have reason to believe anything is possible. It speaks well of Zelensky too, to hire her as press secretary. I think she is a person who will make a difference.
Zele hired Ms.Mendel as a useful pretty backup for his wife, but she proved totally useless as a press secretary and he fired her without any pity.
@@shesathome You sound like a Putin Looney...
Mad as a hatter.... Ha ha ha Bullpucky Cope
@@VajrahahaShunyata Hat as a matter!
Maybe a future president right there?
Ukraine is in such good hands. These young people are the leaders! I am in awe watching this interview
Yeah, it is under such good hands! It will end up being eaten by Russia, and the parts that Russia may now want, will be forever in debt with the American vultures and the European cleaners! What a brilliant administration! HA!
you are deluded,what do you know of the Ukrainian leaders?
I've noticed that aswell. All the Ukrainian leaders are really young and the Russians much older. As a result the Ukrainians are looking forward and the Russians looking back to the past
O my god. I am so happy for the people of Ukraine. Let’s hope this continues until life can get back to normal for them. I am very impressed with this young woman she seems very well informed.
Wtf is You hallucinating about??? You is happy that ukrainian nazis are killing them???
How do you know if she is very well informed ?
@@afkfromk1 Learn to read. Ms Maddie did not say she KNEW the young woman IS well informed, but rather that she SEEMS well informed. Unlike you, who SEEMINGLY cannot understand the information provided in a short simple sentence.
@@fordhouse8b maybe you know but maybe you should learn to understand
@@afkfromk1 What is it I maybe know, and what is it I should learn to understand?
"Accountability is the only way forward." The US surely could learn something from that woman.
Accountability only happens if the people demand it. When a politician is caught in lies, dirty dealings, and scandals over and over, yet people continue to support that person because of the abbreviation (Dem./Rep.) next to their name on the ballot, corruption is what we get. If politicians were truly afraid of getting caught behaving so badly, they would stop. Right now they know it makes no difference.
lulz...you ever try holding a woman accountable for her actions? 🤣
Outstanding young lady... that everyone in the world desperately needs to listen to.
She did an excellent job of addressing some of the questions that I had for quite some time but had never really heard anyone speak to as clearly as she just did. There's a reason why she won the competition
Another excellent Isaacson interview. Fight on, Ukraine! 🇺🇦 The world is with you. 🍁
No just the USA and Nato kzhead.info/sun/n6xpnqdpmXmngIk/bejne.html CIA set up ukraine for a proxy war.
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Iuliia has a PhD in Ukrainian Philology, Master in English Language, Ukrainian Language and Literature, and a minor in Polish. She has written for The New York Times , been Foreign Correspondent on Ukrainian TV, and a Consultant to the World Bank.
Amazing. She sorta said the same thing that Michelle Obama said at the picture unveiling a few days ago. The sign of a fair system is the ability of the poor or disenfranchised to become leadership... not the same old faces and groups. Glad we are giving them arms. They deserve them.
So she admitted that the USA is not a fair system
@@llothar68 The toxic politics, money and electoral college system in the US is pretty bad and should e reformed. But, it is a hell of a lot better than what is happening in places like Russia, North Korea, Iran... right now. They can't be easily reformed and really need to be overthrown.
Democracy: rule of law, human rights for all, including minority groups of all kinds. This is the sign of true civilization.
@@roqsteady5290 why is this turning into a shitshow about US politics? Where would Ukraine be were it not for the US shitshow? Yes, the shitshow is about the buddy system and same ol same ol in the Whitehouse. However…look into the world around you…there aren’t many doing any better than the US in taking care of their country and people. Maybe you need a few years to live in east Europe or take your pick of an African country or maybe China or North Korea or heaven forbid some Middle East or problems in Mexico or Philippines or Thailand or I can go on and on. Yes…US politics is in a bad way. When out of a huge population you can’t do better than a Clinton 🤢 Trump or an old fossil to run for president! Yes…something is wrong. They are all corrupted before going into politics.
@@llothar68 asinine post my friend.
Excellent questions from Isaacson and Medel's answers are spot on. Congrats.
Social media technology is playing an important role in your terrible war. Hopefully, people's minds will be open and against authoritarian regimes.
Nope. Look at China. They'll just censor certain words and lower your social credit score or change your covid status to red to restrict you to indoor living.
The evil regime USA M.I.C yes about time you Yank's see yourselves as others see you.
"I'm very proud that Ukraine is the biggest territory of freedom and the biggest territory of democracy in the post-soviet region" 8:10 Lest we forget.
So brave so determined. Slava Ukraini!
Supporting the bloody Nazis, dummy!
Living near Russia has made you a brave people Luliia. Thank you for sharing.
Go Ukraine 🇺🇦 USA please give them all they need to get the job done
No wonder she was chosen to be press secretary ... obviously smart and articulate, and beautiful as a bonus!
When you have people of this articulation and presence, you will win.
Watching from the state of Rhode Island in the U.S.-it is really touching to learn of Miss Mendel's story as an example of the roots of a free and principled democratic society taking hold-the whole free world supports you Ukraine-keep kicking Russian A$$.
It's a forgotten trait in your country nowadays. I am sorry to say though. Vote blue.
Maybe this can help to see why USA started war in Ukraine: For America the chief geopolitical prize is Russia - Zbignew Bezezinski
@@geoeconomics5629 Is he still alive, he was Sec of State nearly 50 years ago.
@@littledikkins2253 Where do you live ?
@@geoeconomics5629 I practice good security so I give zero information.
Fight for freedom n democracy for ukrianians, best wishes from the philippines
Glory to Ukraine from Indianapolis
The more I listen to Iuliia Mendel the more I am a fan of her.
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Despite the poor interview techniques of Issacson this lady is impressive. Her answers are Clear, logical, persuasive and truthful. She explains difficult dynamics ithout resorting to half truths or misinformation, no sugar coating.what you see and hear is what you get..
And remains focused without being partisan. She is well spoken.
Yea, he was trying his best to get her to answer in a way to put President Trump in a bad light.
@@chrisphillips408 she didn’t succumb to his political motive to make Trump look bad. He failed!
She doesn’t have to put out much effort, Trump does a good job of that on his own.
PBS used a good opportunity to have a nice interview and twisted it to a way to stab at Trump. Will they ever get over it. Fark, I'm sick of it already with orange man bad.
Another Smart Honest Strong Ukrainian. I am so impressed. This is probably what are founding fathers were going through.
Militarily, it's called a feint, not a fake. There was absolutely nothing fake about Ukraine's counter offensive
I suspect he flubbed the term “head fake” which of course would be valid.
Looks like a very interesting read. Thank you for having her on your show🔆🔆🔆
God bless you and the ukrainian people...
I will love to listen this conversation all the long. she is very intelligent.
It is so satisfying to see collaborators have things go terribly for them so quickly. I hope the Russian collaborators in occupied areas spend the rest of their lives in a dreary, scary 1990s-esque Russia, knowing that they threw away a much better life in Ukraine, as well as their integrity, for an occupation that lasted a few months.
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Every last one of them have two choices. They can go live in Russia or can stay in Ukraine where they will be hunted down and punished severely for collaborating with Russia.
ahahhahahaa
Russian collaboraters 🔥💥🚙💥 🔥
Very articulate and knowledgeable. Great session.. Keep producing such thoughtful sessions
What an incredible woman
A very good interview and very valuable information! Both the interviewer and the interviewee were excellent!
I didn’t know she wrote a book - and in English! This young lady is very smart, and in a wonderful position to tell quite a story. I look forward to her home region of Kherson being liberated. I will buy her book and read it. Slava Ukraïni!
the Russian’s destroyed her grandmother’s home -but also her garden. I love this culture.
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Wow!..what a wonderful woman Mendel is, highly intelligent, if she symbolises the new Ukraine then Russia needs to learn an important lesson from Ukraine… which is …..give power back to the people and stop trying to run Russian via a despotic dictatorship.
God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦.
I Salut To You Brave & Intelligent & Lovely Lady MacMendel 🥰🎖✌️
Such an impressive speaker for Ukraine. This is reflective of Zelinsky and the culture of that country, and the contrast to Russia, who's leadership is oppressive, dark and confused about which century they are in.
It says a lot when 18 district leaders formerly speak out and demand Putin's resignation.
Always quality content. Great interview Thank you. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
She's very well spoken
She's right there's no such "forgive and forget" in war or even at the negotiating table, so much horrible things has happened already, loss of thousands of lives particularly!
OMG....... honest, educated, sincere, dedicated, genuine, aglow with ethnic beauty, courageous, and so photogenic. Looking very forward to her book.
Great interview. Intelligent, polite journalist + eloquent, convincing interview partner. Very interesting.
Russia should be held responsible for the cost of rebuilding all the infrastructure it destroyed!!
Take the gas fields east of Ukraine to pay for reconstruction. Then give it back under supervision so that profit goes to russian education without hero worship propaganda for a new dictator
Wow, just wow, we need them in charge of Europe after Ukraine is won back.
true
You are right Putler must be held accountable for all of his and his military's and government's war crimes.
Love her! Intelligent, friendly, positive, constructive. Such a joy to watch and to listen to. Слава Украине! Героям Слава! ❤
Great interview, thank you.
Seeing the truth and acknowledging and observing it are two different situations.
She is an educated woman, and she knows history very well. slava ukrainia
Great vision!
Definitely the Jen Psaki of Ukraine, on point and focused.
Jen is a poo faced liar This girl is smart and likable
Go Ukraine
Excellent interview, thanks
Great Programme.
Ukranian affection for one another has no match. Such a beautiful people will always win from the heart. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦😍💕!
What an incredible interview
BIG RESPECT TO UKAINIAN SOLDIERS!!!!!
This is great.
Humans engaged in war often behave beastly. The Ukrainians have behaved properly for men and women who are fighting for their very future. I salute Ukrain 🇺🇦🇺🇸🌎
Great interview!
What a great interview
She is so beautiful inside and out❤️🇺🇦
Brilliant 💪🏼💪🏼
She's not only smart, but she's as cute as can be.
Good interwiev.
So good to hear 😊
Why does PBS appear to have a very muted audible portion of the video. Is KZhead sabotaging PBS?
Love Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤️
AWESOME!
She’s beautiful, intelligent and multilingual
No wonder Zelensky himself fell under her spell.
Thank God 😊
Nice explanation !!. GOD BLESS UKRAINE
Brilliant.
They always knew the truth
Nice
Lulia please put this in your new Book
there is an active insurgency going on in the rear of the russians in ukraine. i wish we could know more about that.
Iuliia is an intelligent and capable young woman representing the optimistic possibilities of Ukraine. I believe she is conveying knowledge and principles that makes the world comfortable and confident of supporting Ukraine. She is very delightful. I love her appropriate blue and gold fashion statement!
Looking forward to your book being translated to french and published in France and other french speaking countries.
Very smart lady and I'm sure her boss is even smarter
Impressive. Very.
his catch phrase should be...."this is no joke"
Great choice for press secretary! Hopefully Ms. Mendel will pursue a career in government where her talent can be put to good use.
I think that one day she could be president of Ukraine! This is a very smart and witty girl! I wish she would get back in this administration some how! They need her! The world is behind Ukraine and we as Americans want our Government to back the Ukrainians with whatever it takes to defeat the Russians and run them back into Russia where they belong! Glory to Ukraine!!!