> almost all the Russians and Ukrainians I work with are very happy to discuss politics among one another and even with me Are they discussing politics at work

> almost all the Russians and Ukrainians I work with are very happy to discuss politics among one another and even with me Are they discussing politics at work with their peers, or do they also feel comfortable when their bosses are present? For me, this would be a huge difference. With some colleagues, I am comfortable discussing politics. With others, I am not (either because their opinions seem to crazy to me, or because they seem too obsessed). But debating politics with a boss... I probably wouldn't feel safe to express my opinions at all. And "companies will adopt stances on current societal and political debates" seems like not only bosses will be involved, but essentially the company will tell you what is the correct opinion, end of debate. Thank you, people above 40 in Eastern Europe already had an experience with this, and probably didn't like it.