A Ukrainian journalist, Vitaliy, is stopped by police officers while driving. They demand 400 hryvnia ($15 USD) as a fine, but Vitaliy refuses to pay, citing the illegality of the demand. One of the officers kicks him in the leg, causing pain. Vitaliy insists on knowing the officers' names and the reason for the stop, but they refuse to provide this information.
Vitaliy, who is recording the interaction, tells the officers that he will file a complaint and write a statement about the incident. He also mentions that he will call a task force to investigate. The officers eventually leave, and Vitaliy is left to reflect on the encounter.
Throughout the interaction, Vitaliy emphasizes the importance of following the law and respecting citizens' rights. He also criticizes the officers for their behavior, calling it "disgraceful" and "unprofessional."
The recording ends with Vitaliy stating that he will wait for a response from the authorities and thanking his audience for watching.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The event took place on Ovidiopolskaya road.
2. A journalist, Vitaliy, was involved in the incident.
3. Vitaliy was stopped by police inspectors.
4. One of the inspectors kicked Vitaliy in the leg.
5. Vitaliy is a Ukrainian journalist working for "Truth Newspapers" and "Road Control".
6. The incident was filmed.
7. Vitaliy was asked for 400 hryvnia by the inspectors.
8. The inspectors were counting money.
9. Vitaliy's car was stopped by the police.
10. Vitaliy was hit by one of the inspectors.
11. The inspectors did not introduce themselves.
12. Vitaliy asked the inspectors to show their ID.
13. One of the inspectors, Stepan Pachikov, introduced himself.
14. Vitaliy filed a statement about the incident.
15. The statement will be investigated.
16. Vitaliy believes the inspectors were involved in illegal activities.
17. The incident was recorded on camera.
18. Vitaliy plans to write about the incident.