Last night, as I traveled from Kiev to Kharkov, where my family and I live, I was made aware that some of my video content was used for a Russian propaganda news broadcast.

Due to this, I suffered some personal mistreatment in Kiev, as well as some death threats.

To be absolutely clear: I have never been a paid agent of anyone. The only income I have ever derived from my video content is from Google AdSense, and paid subscriptions from interested audience members. I have never made content for any sponsor, any government, or any NGO. My televised appearances have all been done for free.

The commentary and analysis I post is without picking sides, trying to be as balanced and factually accurate as I can be.

I am not interested in nor do I care about being on the winning side of a controversy — my sole priority is presenting the truth, understanding it as best I can, and explaining my point of view to interested audience members.

Gonzalo Lira