Russians Are Coming to Terms With Putin's War in Ukraine.
In: Bloomberg.com, 2024-05-07, S. N.PAG
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Despite international sanctions and isolation, many Russians have accepted and even rallied around the war that Vladimir Putin has unleashed in Ukraine. The Kremlin is using the conflict to reshape Russia, promoting nationalism and cracking down on dissent. The war has become part of everyday life, with schools teaching children about the invasion and TV and radio shows filled with war themes. Despite the massive military casualties, Putin faces little domestic pressure to end the fighting, posing a challenge for Ukraine's allies. The impact of sanctions on Russians' living standards has been minimal, and the war economy has actually brought financial benefits to many Russians. The government's propaganda efforts have helped maintain public support for Putin, with polls showing high approval ratings. However, the harshest repression in decades has silenced opposition to the war, and paranoia is spreading among Russia's elite. The crackdown has also had a chilling effect on protests, and support for peace talks only tends to rise when the Russian army faces setbacks in Ukraine. Despite these challenges, many Russians see the war as a collective effort and continue to support it. [Extracted from the article]
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Russians Are Coming to Terms With Putin's War in Ukraine.
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Zeitschrift: | Bloomberg.com, 2024-05-07, S. N.PAG |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
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