Have some empathy. These aren't oligarchs plotting a foreign war, these are everyday people (half the country!) being forced into poverty.
For real. Just because Putin is a Bond villain doesn't make every citizen of Russia one of his goons.
It is however people that in very high degree support their president.
How does this support manifest? I'm asking, because there are no real signs. Russian army is struggling to find soldiers and Putin is afraid to start another wave of mass-mobilization.
If somebody echoes propaganda, it doesn't mean that they support anything. There are no actions confirming this support.
There are many more nuances. I suggest reading at least one book on yhe topic of political science and listening to some lectures before coming to conclusions on such a complex matters.
And? The Russians are the bad guys invading Ukraine. Did you forget that?
The invaders are Russian but most Russians have no real control over their government. It's easy to suggest "then revolt" when that's not you.
I have a hard time squaring that sentiment with information like this:
The link you attached already mentions that isnt accurate. Not everyone living in Russia will publicly annouce they are against their government even if they are.
Have some empathy. These aren't oligarchs plotting a foreign war, these are everyday people (half the country!) being forced into poverty.
For real. Just because Putin is a Bond villain doesn't make every citizen of Russia one of his goons.
It is however people that in very high degree support their president.
How does this support manifest? I'm asking, because there are no real signs. Russian army is struggling to find soldiers and Putin is afraid to start another wave of mass-mobilization.
If somebody echoes propaganda, it doesn't mean that they support anything. There are no actions confirming this support.
There are many more nuances. I suggest reading at least one book on yhe topic of political science and listening to some lectures before coming to conclusions on such a complex matters.
And? The Russians are the bad guys invading Ukraine. Did you forget that?
The invaders are Russian but most Russians have no real control over their government. It's easy to suggest "then revolt" when that's not you.
I have a hard time squaring that sentiment with information like this:
https://www.statista.com/chart/28436/support-for-war-in-ukraine-russians/
The link you attached already mentions that isnt accurate. Not everyone living in Russia will publicly annouce they are against their government even if they are.