Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of The Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast, I sit down with Akira Asakhi, who left Russia shortly after the Ukraine invasion. This conversation is part personal diary, part reflection on the horrors of war and the transformation of Russia into a totalitarian regime. Akira takes us through the early days of the war, his last day in Russia, the decision to leave, and his journey to Bali, Indonesia.
We explore deeply complex topics like the perversion of reality, the impact of propaganda, and the subjugation of human rights. Akira shares his thoughts on the nature of evil, the moral consequences of war, and the ongoing struggle for truth and freedom.
This episode contains explicit content, including descriptions of war and the immense suffering it has caused. Akira’s story is both a warning and a call to action, urging us to reflect on our moral responsibilities as a global society.
Tune in for an intense, necessary conversation about freedom, responsibility, and the future of our civilization.
*VIDEO ISSUE:*
I'm aware that the background in the video occasionally cuts out, which has been confirmed as a bug in the recording platform. Unfortunately, this issue couldn't be resolved before the podcast release, so it's still noticeable. However, this only affects the video and does not impact the audio in any way.
*CONTACT LINKS:*
If you'd like to be on a future episode: https://t.ly/qoasL
*OUTLINE:*
00:00 Intro
01:31 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
07:00 Understanding Totalitarian Regimes
13:50 Propaganda & Access to Information
17:33 Corruption of Power
23:23 Turning Criminals into Heroes
26:24 Arresting and Sentencing Peaceful Civilians
29:38 Leaving Russia
36:47 How the Decision to Leave Took Shape
42:50 What does "Help Ukraine Win" Mean
49:23 World War III
01:04:10 Akira's Last Day In Russia
01:06:37 How the Choice of Bali, Indonesia Came About
01:07:36 Adjusting to a New Life
01:10:26 Bringing Everything Together
01:16:05 Accountability, Responsibility, and Morality
01:19:27 Wrapping Up
01:20:51 Outro
*PODCAST LINKS:*
Podcast Website: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com
Apple Podcast: apple.co/4lLpEXA
Spotify: spoti.fi/42kcOYy
YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOv56NTjNAeK7cUVamIPioSCsr06-vSGG
RSS: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com/feed.xml
*SOCIAL LINKS:*
X: https://x.com/RealJvanLeeuwen
Patreon: patreon.com/JeffreyPvanLeeuwen
In this episode of The Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast, I sit down with Akira Asakhi, who left Russia shortly after the Ukraine invasion. This conversation is part personal diary, part reflection on the horrors of war and the transformation of Russia into a totalitarian regime. Akira takes us through the early days of the war, his last day in Russia, the decision to leave, and his journey to Bali, Indonesia.
We explore deeply complex topics like the perversion of reality, the impact of propaganda, and the subjugation of human rights. Akira shares his thoughts on the nature of evil, the moral consequences of war, and the ongoing struggle for truth and freedom.
This episode contains explicit content, including descriptions of war and the immense suffering it has caused. Akira’s story is both a warning and a call to action, urging us to reflect on our moral responsibilities as a global society.
Tune in for an intense, necessary conversation about freedom, responsibility, and the future of our civilization.
*VIDEO ISSUE:*
I'm aware that the background in the video occasionally cuts out, which has been confirmed as a bug in the recording platform. Unfortunately, this issue couldn't be resolved before the podcast release, so it's still noticeable. However, this only affects the video and does not impact the audio in any way.
*CONTACT LINKS:*
If you'd like to be on a future episode: https://t.ly/qoasL
*OUTLINE:*
00:00 Intro
01:31 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
07:00 Understanding Totalitarian Regimes
13:50 Propaganda & Access to Information
17:33 Corruption of Power
23:23 Turning Criminals into Heroes
26:24 Arresting and Sentencing Peaceful Civilians
29:38 Leaving Russia
36:47 How the Decision to Leave Took Shape
42:50 What does "Help Ukraine Win" Mean
49:23 World War III
01:04:10 Akira's Last Day In Russia
01:06:37 How the Choice of Bali, Indonesia Came About
01:07:36 Adjusting to a New Life
01:10:26 Bringing Everything Together
01:16:05 Accountability, Responsibility, and Morality
01:19:27 Wrapping Up
01:20:51 Outro
*PODCAST LINKS:*
Podcast Website: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com
Apple Podcast: apple.co/4lLpEXA
Spotify: spoti.fi/42kcOYy
YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOv56NTjNAeK7cUVamIPioSCsr06-vSGG
RSS: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com/feed.xml
*SOCIAL LINKS:*
X: https://x.com/RealJvanLeeuwen
Patreon: patreon.com/JeffreyPvanLeeuwen
