The Shocking Story of Zelensky | Russia Ukraine Invasion Update | Dhruv Rathee - Summary

Summary

The video begins by explaining the origins of World War II, where Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, marked the beginning of the war. The narrator then introduces Simon Ivanovich Zelensky, a young Jewish boy who lost his family in the Holocaust and later joined the Soviet Union's Red Army to fight against Hitler.

The video then jumps to the present day, where Simon's grandson, Volodymyr Zelensky, is the President of Ukraine. In 2022, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine, and Volodymyr Zelensky became a key figure in the conflict.

The narrator explains that Putin aims to overthrow the Ukrainian government and establish a puppet government in Ukraine. Despite being the target of assassination, Volodymyr Zelensky chose not to flee and instead gave a thought-provoking speech, addressing his countrymen and speaking in Russian to send a message to the Russians.

The video then discusses the ongoing conflict, including the destruction of Ukrainian cities, the displacement of civilians, and the Russian military's capture of Snake Island, where 13 Ukrainian soldiers were martyred.

The narrator also highlights the protests against Putin in Russia and worldwide, including in Tokyo, New York, and Tel Aviv. The Anonymous hacker group has declared a cyber war against Russia, shutting down several Russian websites, including the Russian propaganda channel, RT.

The video also touches on the situation of Indian nationals in Ukraine, with an estimated 16,000 Indians trapped in the country. The Indian government has sent out teams for rescue operations, and makeshift facilitation centers have been set up in border areas.

The narrator concludes by emphasizing the importance of opposing war and injustice, and sympathizing with the common folk, whether Ukrainian or Russian. The video ends with a message about the KUVERA app, a personal finance app that offers solutions for tax savings and investment planning.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. On September 1, 1939, Adolf Hitler invaded Poland, starting World War II.
2. World War II was the most destructive war in the world, resulting in millions of deaths.
3. Hundreds of thousands of Jewish people were killed in concentration camps during World War II.
4. Simon Ivanovich Zelensky, a young Jewish boy, lost three brothers and his father in the Holocaust.
5. Ivanovich Zelensky joined the Red Army to fight against Hitler.
6. The Red Army joined the Allied forces and defeated Hitler in 1945.
7. Ivanovich's grandson, Volodymyr Zelensky, was born on January 25, 1978.
8. Volodymyr Zelensky became an actor-comedian at the age of 17.
9. Zelensky ran in the Presidential Elections in 2019 and won.
10. In 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, and Zelensky became a target for Putin.
11. Putin aimed to overthrow the Ukrainian government and establish a puppet government.
12. Zelensky refused to flee Ukraine and instead gave a speech to his countrymen and Russians.
13. Zelensky spoke in Russian to send a message to the Russians and denied any enmity with them.
14. Putin's puppet media was trying to manipulate Russians into believing that Ukrainians had attacked them.
15. The Ukrainian Army was taking defensive actions, and there was no provocation from them.
16. Russia attacked Ukraine on February 26, 2022.
17. The Russian forces invaded Ukraine from three sides, and the area in red on the map had already fallen under their control.
18. Bombs were dropped on military points, and some civilian homes were destroyed, resulting in civilian casualties.
19. 135 Ukrainians had lost their lives, and over 100,000 people had to evacuate their homes.
20. More than 10,000 assault rifles were given to civilians to protect themselves.
21. The Ukrainian forces were holding off the Russian forces in Northern Ukraine.
22. 13 Ukrainian soldiers refused to surrender and were eventually martyred.
23. The Defence Ministry of Ukraine reported that 6 Russian aircraft, 2 helicopters, and 2 tanks were destroyed.
24. 50 Russian soldiers were killed in the counterattack.
25. Martial Law was imposed in Ukraine, restricting the movement of people and banning political parties temporarily.
26. The Ukrainian soldiers were responsible for enforcing the law instead of the police.
27. Ukraine imposed restrictions on men aged 18-60 from leaving the country, and they were required to be prepared for war.
28. Protests against Putin were seen worldwide, from Tokyo to New York.
29. The Anonymous Hacker Group declared a cyberwar against Russia and shut down several Russian websites.
30. Garry Kasparov, a Russian chess player, criticized Putin and called for support for Ukraine.
31. The Chernobyl area was under Russian occupation, and there was a spike in radioactive levels due to the invasion.
32. The Indian government estimated that 20,000 Indian nationals were living in Ukraine, and about 4,000 had fled the country.
33. The Indian government had advised Indians to evacuate Ukraine, but some were trapped due to full flights.
34. Foreign Secretary Harshvardhan Shringla said that Indian embassies in Slovakia, Romania, Poland, and Hungary had sent out teams for rescue operations.
35. Makeshift facilitation centers were set up in border areas for Indian nationals.
36. The United States, NATO, and the United Nations had imposed economic sanctions on Russia but had not taken direct military action.
37. Some people criticized NATO and the US for not directly interfering in the conflict.
38. The counterargument was that direct military intervention would increase the chances of a World War.