Ukraine
Before and during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Hasan Piker has claimed to support Ukraine while reportedly attacking western involvement. In the lead-up to the invasion, Hasan allegedly denied it would happen, calling reports of a Russian buildup "western fearmongering." Russia invaded two weeks later. Hasan reportedly admitted he was wrong — but allegedly insisted the State Department was still to blame. Two days later, Russia bombed and invaded Kyiv.
After the invasion, Hasan raised over $200,000 for Ukrainian relief on stream. But he has reportedly continued to express an anti-western perspective that critics allege often mirrors Russian talking points:
- Claiming America supporting Ukraine has been genuinely devastating for the country. Source
- Stating the US should force Ukraine to negotiate a ceasefire.
- Arguing Ukraine has no more men left to mobilize.
- Claiming NATO's goal is to maintain American capitalism as the dominant force.
- Calling for NATO to be abolished, and suggesting the organization may be run by Nazis. Source
Early Views and Justification of the 2014 Annexation
Prior to the Russian invasion, Hasan reportedly and repeatedly expressed views that appeared to justify Russia's annexation of Crimea, citing the region's majority ethnic Russian population. See "What do you call Crimea? I call it a Russian territory bitch."
Timeline Before the Invasion
February 8, 2022: Hasan claims Russia and Ukraine "can't go to war" and "the idea that Russia is going to do a land invasion into Ukraine is psychotic."
February 16, 2022: Hasan uploads a video titled "I WAS RIGHT ABOUT WAR IN UKRAINE" with a description that reads "Are we going to war? No. [Russia] was never going to invade Ukraine."
| Date | Summary | Clip |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Hasan claims "bloodthirsty maniacs have completely taken over the American government," arguing Ukraine and Russia want diplomatic talks. | |
| 2/16/2022 | Hasan arguing rumours of Russia bombing and invading Kyiv are unfounded, based on western State Department lies. | |
| 2/16/2022 | Hasan tweet from February 16, 2022. |  |
| 2/17/2022 | Hasan explaining it is impossible for Russia to annex territory that they already own, and claiming NATO is in fact the aggressor by attempting to invite Ukraine. |
Post-Invasion
February 24, 2022: Russia launches an attack for control of Kyiv.
Adam Something Controversy
On March 25, 2022, YouTuber Adam Something released a video discussing misinformation published by The Gravel Institute in relation to U.S. involvement in Ukraine.
Lonerbox: The Worst Takes On The War In Ukraine
On February 27, 2023, political YouTuber Lonerbox released a video titled "The Worst Takes On The War In Ukraine" critiquing Hasan's commentary on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Kerch Bridge
On July 19, 2023, Hasan calls Ukraine bombing the Kerch Bridge a "war crime."
| Date | Summary | Clip |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2023 | Hasan's commentary on the Kerch Bridge attack, calling Ukraine's strike a "war crime." |
NATO
| Date | Summary | Clip |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | Hasan repeatedly calls for the abolishment of NATO, suggesting the organization may be run by Nazis. |
Ukrainians Respond to HasanAbi
On November 2, 2023, YouTuber Dylan Burns released a 1.5-hour video bringing together four Ukrainians to react to Hasan's commentary on the Russian invasion.
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