Jul 16, 2026

I am recording this from a hospital bed.

The moment I checked into the hospital, I received a call from Russia. The caller addressed me by my name and asked how I was feeling. At the moment when I was preparing for a surgery! He said he represented the Russian Ministry of Defense and offered me to sign a military contract. Now, do you believe it was a coincidence? After everything that has happened around me, the timing is impossible to ignore.

I want to be completely clear: I will not be intimidated into silence. As long as I am alive, I will continue reporting the truth.

INSIDE RUSSIA exists to explain how the Russian system really works—its propaganda, repression, corruption, fear, war economy, and the pressure placed on those who refuse to stay quiet. I am simply telling you what happened today, exactly as it happened.

Whatever comes next, I will continue speaking.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, watched the channel, shared the videos, and stood beside my family. Your support matters more tonight than I can explain.

Please share this video and let people know what happened.

I’m Konstantin Samoilov, a Russian in exile and creator of Inside Russia community. I talk to people inside the country every day, follow the numbers and the mood, study Russia under microscope and share my findings with the world. No hype — just facts. Sources: open public data and reporting (Russia Today, MinFin, CBR, Rosstat, business press). This video is commentary and analysis for information/education only and follows YouTube community guidelines.