- India,
- 26-Mar-2025 05:00 PM IST
Vladislav Rudenko: The story of 16-year-old Vladislav Rudenko remains the center of discussion in Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Vladislav's courage and nationalist spirit inspired him to directly challenge Putin's army.Bold step of removing the Russian flagAccording to the report, Vladislav alone removed the Russian flag in Vladivostok on the Black Sea and hung his underwear there. This incident happened when he was present in the training camp of the Russian army. According to Vladislav, one day he realized that only the flags of Russia and Belarus were hoisted in the camp, while the flag of Ukraine was missing. At this moment, nationalist sentiment arose in him and he decided to challenge Russia.The operation was carried out with a well-planned strategyTo complete this mission, Vladislav first closely observed the movements of the Russian soldiers. When he was convinced that there were no soldiers around, he climbed up with the help of a pipe and removed the Russian flag.After this, he not only tore the flag but also flushed it down the toilet. Not only this, he urinated on the flag in front of his companions and also made a video of this incident. This daring move made him a hero among the Ukrainian youth.Rebellion and return to the countryWhen it became clear in 2023 that Russia would not send these children back to Ukraine, Vladislav and his companions started a rebellion in the camp. In the initial phase, the authorities tried to convince them, but when things did not work out, the Russian government finally had to bow down.Russia decided to send back 200 Ukrainian children including Vladislav. When Vladislav returned to Ukraine, he revealed this incident, due to which the story of his bravery spread across the country.Respect for Vladislav in UkraineToday Vladislav Rudenko has become a symbol of bravery and nationalism in Ukraine. His story is not only inspiring the youth, but it has also become an example of struggle and self-respect.