EXPLAINED: What Do Russians Really Think About the War in Ukraine?

Public polls recently conducted in Russia have come up with some seemingly contradictory results – Russians say they want peace, but they also support the “special military operation” in Ukraine.

Various polls on how Russians perceive the war in Ukraine, conducted at the end of 2023, show a schizophrenic Russia that supports the war and peace negotiations simultaneously.

But the low enlistment number, coupled with the dislike for mobilization, might be an indicator of indifference towards the war – Russians might support the war, but they don’t want to sacrifice themselves for it.

Polls in Russia are notoriously non-representative due to the prevalence of political censorship. There is cause to take any polls coming from there with a grain of salt.

Bearing that in mind, the latest polls might hint at dissatisfaction with the war ahead of the Russian presidential election in March.

In this video we look at the poll numbers as well as the possible explanations and implications of the paradox of Russia’s attitude towards the war.

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M Guest • 3 months ago

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Russia cowers before the Dictator
You cheer and applaud the Liars and Thieves
You salute the Oppressors festooned with ribbons and medals
You bow to the Torturer, embrace the Abuser, and kiss the Killer
Russians herd like sheep and bray like donkeys
You feed your children to the Beast
Their blood seeps into the soil of Ukraine
It nurtures Ukraine’s determination to never be like you
Never be near you
Never be you
Russia, you are cursed

Oxymoron Guest • 3 months ago

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"Free Russian Election", as in the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine. Regardless of polls results, be they even 88% against the war and Putler, does anyone actually believe Russian opinion will affect election results in Orcland?

pooty lied Guest • 3 months ago

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one third will believe pooties propaganda,the other two thirds will seek the truth

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EXPLAINED: What Do Russians Really Think About the War in Ukraine?

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