I’m not really sure why Russian popular opinion is relevant in this case.
Also, “Surveying public opinion in Russia is complicated, with the Kremlin’s war propaganda and fierce repression of anti-war sentiment obscuring the real picture.”
Yeah no shit is it “complicated”. The question is mostly if you want to support the war in a vague and indirect sense, or if you prefer supporting the war directly from a penal battalion.
I’m not really sure why Russian popular opinion is relevant in this case.
Also, “Surveying public opinion in Russia is complicated, with the Kremlin’s war propaganda and fierce repression of anti-war sentiment obscuring the real picture.”
On top of that, what do you think russians will answer when the “moscow-based levada center” asks them if they would not support Putin if X happens…
Yeah no shit is it “complicated”. The question is mostly if you want to support the war in a vague and indirect sense, or if you prefer supporting the war directly from a penal battalion.
It will be noticeable when they change their minds
I think “noticeable” would be an understatement! 🔥