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Fighting For UkraineWood Against A Machine Gun Steel - February 20th 2026February 20th 2026
Yuriy reflects on Ukraine’s Day of Remembrance of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, honoring protesters killed during the February 2014 shootings in Kyiv and describing them as the first victims of the Russian-Ukrainian war, driven by Kremlin pressure on Yanukovych’s regime and propaganda portraying protesters as Nazis and criminals. Recounting what he witnessed during the confrontation, he frames the uprising as a pivotal victory for Ukraine’s freedom—comparable to foundational historical turning points—and vows that despite the ongoing, exhausting war and terror, Ukraine will not return to dictatorship or surrender.
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2026-02-2003 minFighting For UkraineNo One Hopes For A Quick End To The War in Ukraine - January 21st 2026January 21st 2026
Yuriy opens up about his prolonged absence and the challenges faced due to personal struggles with depression and caution in communication. He provides an insightful look into the difficulties Ukraine is currently facing, including severe winter conditions, escalating attacks on civilians and infrastructure, and the pervasive impact of the ongoing war on future plans. Yuriy shares a poignant narrative about the harsh realities of living in war-torn Ukraine and the need for global support and understanding.
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2026-01-2102 minFighting For UkraineI Ended Up Having No Armor At All - December 12th 2025December 12th 2025
In this episode, Yuriy, a journalist-turned-soldier, reflects on his experiences with body armor during his reporting years in conflict zones such as Syria, Iraq, and Gaza. He explains his decision to forgo wearing body armor due to its cumbersome nature and the logistical challenges it presented. Reflecting on the early days of his military service during the full-scale war in his country, he discusses the difficulties in acquiring suitable protective gear and the realization that body armor has an expiration date. Facing an uncertain future, he hopes that the war will end before his current...
2025-12-1204 minFighting For UkraineThe God I Need - November 11th 2025November 11th 2025
In this milestone 300th episode of Fighting For Ukraine, Ukrainian journalist-turned-soldier, now war Veteran Yuriy marks his 45th birthday on the front lines — another year lived inside the Ukraine war. What should have been a day of celebration is instead filled with reflection, grief, and quiet resilience.
Yuriy looks back on the years the war has taken — from 41 to 45 — and the many personal losses along the way, including the recent passing of his beloved cat, his longtime companion and namesake for his army call sign. Through this heartfelt story, Yuriy opens up about the lo...
2025-11-1103 minFighting For UkraineThe Penguin Guide To Stay Sane - November 4th 2025November 4th 2025
In this moving episode of Fighting For Ukraine, Ukrainian journalist-turned-soldier Yuriy reflects on life in the midst of the Ukraine war — and on the small dreams that help him and his comrades endure.
As the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches far beyond the first six months, Yuriy shares how Ukrainian soldiers hold on to hope by imagining the peace that will someday come. Some plan to ride motorcycles or rebuild farms; Yuriy dreams of returning home to read two heavy volumes — The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings and The Penguin Guide to Blue...
2025-11-0404 minFighting For UkraineThere's No One To Go With - October 27th 2025October 27th 2025
Yuriy returns to his childhood apartment in Kharkiv, reflecting on memories and the stark changes brought by war. Amidst the remnants of the past, he finds solace in small comforts and prepare the space for fellow Ukrainian soldiers passing through.
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2025-10-2703 minFighting For UkraineAlmost Four Years of Fear and Despair And Heroism - October 7th 2025October 7th 2025
In the wake of increased Russian bombings targeting Ukraine, the city of Dnipro stands as a primary target. Despite the ongoing devastation and personal horror, residents persist in daily life, adapting to the continuous threat while grappling with immense fear and loss.
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2025-10-0703 minFighting For UkraineEverything Has Changed So Much - September 16th 2025Yuriy reflects on his three and a half years in the army, recounting experiences of loss, perseverance, and the ongoing conflict that has spanned 1,300 days. He shares personal anecdotes and the emotional toll the prolonged war has taken on him and his country.
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2025-09-1603 minFighting For UkraineEnjoy The War - August 22nd 2025August 22nd 2025
Yuriy returns after a long absence to discuss the uncertain future of Ukraine's war. He shares his concerns about decisions being made without Ukraine's consent, the potential humiliation in impending peace talks, and the internal divisions in Ukraine that may follow.
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2025-08-2203 minFighting For UkraineWard for War Veterans - July 28th 2025July 28th 2025
Yuriy reflects on his experience with illness, the enduring effects of war in Ukraine, and the striking parallels between his own journey and that of his grandfather, both marked by their status as war veterans.
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2025-07-2803 minFighting For UkraineWe're Starting To Forget Those Who Died - July 11th 2025July 11th 2025
Yuriy reflects on the psychological toll of war, the loss of close friends, and the inescapable horrors faced in Ukraine. Amidst widespread destruction and cruelty, he delves deep into the struggle of being both an observer and an active participant in the conflict.
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2025-07-1102 minFighting For UkraineCrushing The Fledgling Democracy - July 3rd 2025July 3rd 2025
Yuriy recounts a harrowing experience in Cairo during the mass protests against the ruling authorities in Egypt on July 3rd, 2013. He covers the arrest of President Mohamed Morsi, the dangers faced by journalists and foreigners, and the tragic events surrounding the military dispersal of the pro-Morsi encampment at Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque.
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2025-07-0304 minFighting For Ukraine21st Century Schizoid Man - June 12th 2025June 12th
Yuriy recounts the tragic divide within his own family due to the ongoing war, revealing the schizophrenic beliefs held by many Russians. He criticizes the contradictory narratives supported by the Russian government and highlights the dire consequences of these delusions on both personal and societal levels.
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2025-06-1203 minFighting For UkraineDeath Cargo Cult - June 2nd 2025June 2nd 2025
Yuriy discusses the highly successful operation by Ukrainian special forces against Russian long-range strategic aircraft and delves into the symbolic significance of these aircraft for Russia, the historical context of their production, and the broader implications on Russian propaganda and the concept of a Soviet restoration.
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2025-06-0202 minFighting For UkraineYou Were Crushed By Students and Cooks - May 26th 2025May 26th 2025
Yuriy explores the disturbing trend of boasting memoirs emerging from the Russians during the ongoing conflict. He contrasts these narratives with historical justifying memoirs from WWII, highlighting how Russian authors take pride in war crimes and attribute their failures to anything but the Ukrainian resistance.
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2025-05-2604 minFighting For UkraineWhat Will Happen After Putin's Death? May 15th 2025May 15th 2025
Yuriy shares a profound and unsettling realization about the ongoing war in Ukraine. He discusses how the conflict's end is a distant dream, given Russia's deep-seated ideology of destroying Ukraine, and emphasizes the grim reality that future generations will continue to perceive this war as a normal, permanent state.
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2025-05-1503 minFighting For UkraineDespite All The Promises Of Peace - May 7th 2025May 7th 2025
Yuriy recounts the daily struggles of living in Kharkiv, a city near the Russian border, which faces relentless attacks from ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones, leading to widespread destruction and the construction of underground schools to protect children.
His new substack article: https://yuriymatsarsky.substack.com/p/donald-trump-president-god-antichrist
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2025-05-0703 minFighting For UkraineJesus and The Art Of The Deal - April 28th 2025April 28th 2025
In this episode, Yuriy explores the profound implications of rejecting evil deals through the lens of the gospel and Putin's bloody schemes. A deep dive into how Putin manipulates and destroys, and why it's crucial for us to prevent our world from becoming his.
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2025-04-2803 minFighting For UkraineVladimir Vladimirovich Trump - April 24th 2025April 24th 2025
Yuriy criticizes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for attempting to understand Russia's stance on Ukraine, and highlights the recent devastating missile attacks in Ukraine, highlighting Rubio's silence to avoid offending Trump and Putin.
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2025-04-2403 minFighting For UkraineYou Did Everything Right - April 17th 2025April 17th 2025
Yuriy reflects on the guilt he feels for not providing a stable life for his daughter due to his involvement in various conflicts and war zones. Despite the hardships, his daughter's message reassures him that she understands his choices and forgives him for the difficulties they've faced.
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2025-04-1702 min
Peças Raras - Você em sintonia com o rádio#279 #HOJEPOD: Série Toda Luz que não Podemos Ver + Podcast Fighting for UkraineEsta edição do #HOJEPOD foge ao padrão tradicional. Não consigo resistir à indicação de uma série do Netflix. O nome é Toda Luz que não Podemos Ver. São 4 episódios, de cerca de 50 minutos.
A série conta como o rádio foi usado de forma mágica durante a resistência francesa ao Nazismo.
O mesmo meio de comunicação que nos anos 30 havia sido utilizado como arma de guerra pelo regime de Hitler, aqui é mostrado como uma forma de comunicar esperança em meio ao desespero e à destruição.
Ambientada e...
2023-11-2517 min
2023-02-1657 min
Hot Media with Bob MannUkrainian Journalist Turned Soldier-Hot Media 332Reporting about war is very different from fighting in one. Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Matsarsky has done both. When Russia invaded his country, Matsarsky made a choice to no longer be an observer and to become a soldier. Hot Media host Bob Mann talks with Matsarsky about his experiences in the fight for Ukrainian freedom and independence.
2022-06-1017 min
The Jordan Harbinger Show654: Chris Miller & Brandon Wheeler | News from Ukraine's WarfrontFormer US Secretary of Defense Chris Miller and Freedom Research Foundation's Brandon Wheeler join us after meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's top general and intelligence officers to share fresh perspectives from the war front.
What We Discuss with Chris Miller & Brandon Wheeler:
Putin's unintended consequence: how Russia’s actions have consolidated the entire Western world.
Why isn't there a no-fly zone over Ukraine?
Are sanctions against Russia working?
What else can the West do to contain Putin’s Russia?
Predictions about Russia's plans and strategies moving forward, and what Putin's likely ambitions beyond this invasion enta...
2022-04-191h 21
Two Thirds FocusedEp.33 - Having a bad day?This week, Jan, Rasmus and Red talk about what you do when life gives you lemons... And you are all out of gin..
Focus of the week:
Red: Utopia on Amazon Prime - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8303474/
Rasmus: Yuriy Matsarsky | Fighting for Ukraine -
https://www.jordanharbinger.com/yuriy-matsarsky-fighting-for-ukraine/
Jan: Mathieu Stern - https://youtu.be/KesYtqa59cI
2/3 Focused:
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Red Smith:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedsmith
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Instagram: https...
2022-04-101h 19
Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the WorldUkraine Under Attack: Journalist Turns Soldier with Yuriy MatsarskyFor the 80th episode of Private Parts Unknown, hosts Courtney Kocak and Sofiya Alexandra are joined by Ukrainian journalist and radio host turned civilian soldier Yuriy Matsarsky (Юрій Мацарський), currently fighting in a Territorial Defense Unit in Kyiv.He touches on why he left his life in Moscow, what the daily life of a newly minted civilian soldier’s like, propaganda’s effect on his former journalist colleagues, and the difference between actually helping Ukraine and just performing (hint: turns out Facebook statuses are not that helpful, wow who knew). Plus, excerpts from his frontline podcast Fighting for Ukraine and poignant stori...
2022-03-3047 min
Storytelling Podcast WeekFighting For Ukraine: Podcasting From The FrontlinesThis episode is a recording of a live episode from the Storytelling Podcast Week live program.
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Storytelling Podcast Week is back with a very special episode Fighting For Ukraine: Podcasting From The Frontlines.
On this episode we're joined by Yuriy Matsarsky and producer Stevie Manns from Fighting For Ukraine, a podcast recorded daily from the frontlines in Ukraine.
Yuriy shares his experiences of what's happening on the ground, and he and producer Stevie Manns speak about creating the podcast and what it's like to shed light on world conflict in near real...
2022-03-291h 00
Bankadelic: The colorful side of financeEXCLUSIVE: YURIY MATSARSKY, EPISODE 2: A JOURNALIST-TURNED-FIGHTER DESCRIBES LIFE IN KYIVPart two of the Qwoted interview series (hosted here on the Bankadelic page), where Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Matsarsky continues his account of life in the capital. Believe it or not, coffee shops are reopening as outclassed Russian troops founder on the outskirts of town.
2022-03-2127 min
Onde Quando e Como eu QuiserYuriy Matsarsky | OQCQ 3.0 | Comprimido.pt 💊Yuriy Matsarsky was a journalist before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the past, he reported from conflict zones around the world, including Iraq, Syria and the Gaza Strip. Now he defends his own country while also running a daily podcast, Fighting for Ukraine, to keep the world updated on current events as they unfold.
2022-03-2120 min
The Jordan Harbinger Show638: Yuriy Matsarsky | Fighting for UkraineYuriy Matsarsky is a Ukrainian journalist turned civilian fighter against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since the incursion began, he's been keeping the world updated with events as they happen as the host of the daily podcast Fighting for Ukraine.
What We Discuss with Yuriy Matsarsky:
Why did Yuriy -- and so many of his civilian countrymen and women -- turn in the tools of their trades for assault rifles to defend their homeland against the professional army tasked with invading it?
Why Yuriy considers these Russian invaders more heartless and brutal against civilians -- including...
2022-03-1756 min
The Europeans | European news, politics and cultureVoice notes from UkraineBefore the war, Vladimir was a film producer and Yuriy was a journalist. Daria works in marketing, Andrii is a musician, and Anna is a human resources manager for an IT company. This week we asked five Ukrainians to send us some voice messages, documenting their thoughts and feelings since the world turned upside down on February 24.
You can donate to the International Committee of the Red Cross's Ukraine appeal here.
Many thanks to Daria Barakhta, Andrii Kovalov, Yuriy Matsarsky, Anna Tolstaia, and Vladimir Yatsenko for sharing their thoughts with us. Vladimir continues to film...
2022-03-1411 min
Bankadelic: The colorful side of financeEXCLUSIVE: A UKRAINIAN JOURNALIST TAKES UP ARMSI wanted to post another Bankadelic episode this week. But the events in Ukraine made it impossible for me to follow thorough. Instead, I'm posting the interview I did moments ago (in my capacity as Qwoted's Editor in Chief) with Yuriy Matsarsky, a Ukrainian journalist who has decided to go from covering the news to being part of it. He talks about what moved him to take up arms with his people, and shares with the world his pleas for action beyond sanctions.
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