Russian Invasion: Ukraine and U.S. Officials Warn of Mayor Kidnappings



As Russian air tactics ravage more Ukrainian cities, U.S. and Ukraine officials warn Russian President Putin will likely increasingly include the systematic kidnapping of local leaders. Ukrainian authorities say at least four mayors have already been captured. One has been released. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC
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Russian Invasion: Ukraine and U.S. Officials Warn of Mayor Kidnappings

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  1. I saw a fake news article that said he kidnapped Elon Musk but he tweets too much, people would notice if he was missing. Lol the propaganda is just getting out of control. I hope this does not lead to banning media altogether. Trusted news need trusted sources. Otherwise your just a late night show.

  2. America wanted more "well done" Puppets Around the world. Like Ukrainian president. It is a good business for America "Arm Trade"

  3. Comedian American Puppet should take the responsibility of the suffering of Ukrainians, Ukrainians should send this Comedian Puppet to the America, American weapons warehouses are fill with full of weapons, America always looking for Arm trade, If some countries start war, It is a good business for America, Ukrainian Puppet is an American Agent, When America destroy Iraq, killing innocent children and women’s, where was this sympathizers, and fake media, where was this NATO idiots. Why NATO build up weaponry bases everywhere, they are locking for War. I would like to see American solders die in this War,

  4. US very fun of talking and warning. Better US & NATO join the fighting now to liberate Ukraine from Russia.

  5. I think this pandemic has taught people the importance of multiple streams of income, unfortunately having a job doesn't mean security rather having different investments is the real deal.

  6. 为美丽高贵乌克兰人民祈祷!
    精神之都基辅永存!
    俄罗斯回家吧!
    上帝必胜!

  7. China sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine, America sent military aid to Ukraine while Russia sent collateral damage to Ukraine, look like this war will end very badly.

  8. this is the era of multibillionaires, the 1st one billion dollar contract on Putin will stop this madness for power, paid in cash no questions asked, paid from his private stash 🥂 🌻

    це ера мультимільярдерів, перший мільярдний контракт на Путіна зупинить це божевілля за владу, оплачується готівкою без запитань, оплачується з його приватної схованки

  9. Zelensky should be arrested for war crimes. This is all preventable.

  10. This Soy clown is UNFIT for duty

  11. Russia is reborn Vanga's prophecy is coming true now is the time to start something new in Russia, Russia's huge sales market has suddenly become free for new beginnings, minds and business former compatriots are returning, they stop feeling like second-class immigrants in the West, you understand that you and your children will constantly live under the yoke of this, you are always there you will be bad, such a chance in Russia is given once in 100 years, niches for business have been freed up, there are a huge number of them, our domestic manufacturer is beginning to rise and develop, and in 2-3 months it will be completely different turns And another country – our Russia
    Zelensky is essentially ther leader of Ukraine neo—Nazis and he essentially betrayed Ukraine , sold it to America ,

  12. Later they will capture and kidnap cooks and taxi drivers or hotel cleaners…ha ha…

  13. Everyone knows Pres. Zelenskyy is Pres. Putin's REAL target, & his forces are kidnapping Ukrainian mayors & other officials as a terror tactic, & to frighten & intimidate Zelenskyy. Volodymyr doesn't appear to be too intimidated, though, which means Putin could up his game, possibly transferring hostages to Russia or Belarus, or worse. After all, lots of "accidents" can occur in the confusion of conflict, & of course, Putin would blame it on the Ukrainians, like everything else. According to HIS spin, the Ukrainians started a war with THEMSELVES. Come on, man! I hope the Ukrainian officials keep their heads on swivels, & their hands on their weapons. Can't trust those darned Russians, you know? Random observation – ain't it funny how the reporters got all excited because Melitopol's mayor used an expletive when talking to Pres. Zelenskyy? Like that's the most AWFUL thing to happen in a war!

  14. Stop waiting on the Russians. Go to them to fight. Turn the script around

  15. frustration my heart is with Ukraine

  16. That in the phone call between China and the United States, translating what the CCP said into vernacular is that Taiwan belongs to China, but what China does not understand is that the so-called Shanghai Communiqué has a premise, not to invade Taiwan, not to expand, etc. The problem is the CCP’s Decades of expansion, then the CCP, taking Taiwan and sanctioning the CCP will lead to major political, economic and military turmoil in the world, which means that using these two to threaten the world is exactly the same as Putin’s approach, so it has been clearly stated , will secretly support and aid Russia, and then threaten the world with Taiwan and the world factory, so if the world softens, the democratic camp will exchange for a short-term peace, but over time, the democratic world will be eroded by appeasement Whale swallowed all into a communist country. Is this what a democracy wants? Instead of this, it is better to cut through the mess quickly, all companies will withdraw from China, and the economy will be decoupled quickly, and the sooner the better, if you are still attached to your money, it will be bad luck. The foreign companies who also want to blend with the CCP will also be sanctioned, because they do not know that they will all be nationalized like Putin did to other foreign companies. When dealing with hooligans, if you still communicate with big truths, your brain is flooded.

  17. The US did not accept Ukraine into NATO. Here is the answer to all questions.

  18. People in the US do not see the Russian's side of the picture. We in Asia, not China, understand the threats and humiliations heaped on us by the Americans. Disgusting, no respect for international rules and orders. Their sense of superiority must be put to rest by someone. Sooner the better.

  19. They always says warn but they not do they warning…hwag puso satsat dapt may gawa..

  20. The US has used various countries as their weapons testing grounds. It's time China does the same.

  21. War is always terrible. Innocent people will die, however, the western perspective is not the only point of view. War crime? What was our invasion of Iraq based on the lie of weapons of mass destruction? Before one can become a moral authority, it should consult its own history. Lots of propaganda. It's highly unlikely civilians are targeted. We are also aware of the Ukraine's evils against Africans. The African Diaspora should support Russia. Russia is the only super power that did not colonize Africa or enslave people. Suddenly, the bleeding hearts emerge. Where were they during apartheid? The propaganda against Russia continues because a white country has been invaded. Support those who support you. Russia has been a great support of Africa and the west simply wants its enemy to become everyone's enemy. My platform will continue to support Russia.

  22. End time bible prophecy calls Putin invader and shows us what he is doing READ Daniel 11:40

  23. Protect your mayor 😂😂😂😂

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  25. Disgusting for not helping Ukraine with air zone

  26. Do not care 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻!!!!

  27. Slimy tactics from slimy Trumpty/Pootin' Coalition. No doubt El Lardo is watching his screen in gleeful appreciation of the civilian suppression, and those hilarious shots of dead families and their children lying in the streets. Yeah let keep those Russian Agents free to run around shanking America, they can count on their pal Garland to keep them free. SLAV UKRAINE!!

  28. "Will likely" "they say" No mention of the Azov nazi battalions yet?

  29. Ukraine becomes the first African country after the war.

  30. Things haven't been this bad in Ukraine since the last time a democrat was in the White House

  31. What russia is doing is wronge. But whats more deplorable is the usa, nato and UN has the means to stop the killing of elderly…women and children yet they dont act.
    Putin will continue till forced to stop.
    Let putin know more attacks on civilians….use of nukes or chemical there will have to deal with a military respoce from usa…nato ..and united nations. And other countries that want to get involved.

  32. Like most Americans, I miss Trump. Now more than ever.

  33. Report this NBC……………………
    Who's the world's aggressor, it's not Russia folks, it's the United States. The US has invaded 27 countries since 1990 the end of the cold war. It has 750 bases around the world in 150 countries and not a single foreign Ally or foreign country has a military base on any US soil. Again this is about the United States spreading its spear of influence in Ukraine and in Europe. This is why I support Russia to fix a situation in Ukraine so they could be a neutral state and not a NATO member. The United States has betrayed President Gorbachev in 1991 along with France Germany and Britain that not one inch of NATO would move East and today there's 13 post Soviet Union countries in the block. Talk about a complete betrayal, Putin has been right all along.

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