In places like Russia, those words are very dangerous, and could get you jailed or sent to the front. Even calling it a "war" was/is a punishable offense. So,

In places like Russia, those words are very dangerous, and could get you jailed or sent to the front. Even calling it a "war" was/is a punishable offense. So, yes, words, but the potential consequences of these words have more significance than empty air.