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It used to be that Russian media, as well as most Russians interviewed by foreign media, gave the impression that most Russians supported the war. Since the mob
by mcv 4y ago
It used to be that Russian media, as well as most Russians interviewed by foreign media, gave the impression that most Russians supported the war. Since the mobilisation, the hundreds of thousands of Russians trying to flee the country tell a very different and probably much more accurate story of how many people in Russia really support the war.
- foverzar 4y agoIt tells us nothing, really. Hundreds of thousands is <1% It might only surprise people, who can't quite wrap their heads around the fact that other people are individuals with their own opinions, regardless of geography.
- mcv 4y agoHundreds of thousands is a lot. It's more than the number of Russian soldiers currently fighting in Ukraine. And there are the young men most likely to be drafted.
- foverzar 4y agoIt might feel a lot, but is still such a small fraction. Comparing it with Russian force in Ukraine is hardly a compliment to it's size, IMO. I just don't really understand why would one assume that such near-to-margin-of-error numbers could be indicative of anything other than an obvious fact that Russia isn't 100% homogenous (duh!).
- agapon 4y agoThis is only a partially correct take. There is a huge difference between supporting a war from your couch and doing the same in the trenches. Most of those who run _now_ are running from the latter. They were quite comfortable in the former role.