Polihistor
Controversial words from Russian oppositionists. Do Russians not support the war?
A prisoner exchange between the US and Russia has recently taken place. Released Russian opposition figures such as Ilya Yashin and Vladimir Kara-Murza have given several interviews.
In their statements, they stressed that a broad section of Russian society does not support the war, which sheds light on what Russians think about the conflict. Can they be believed? The Russian opposition claims that many citizens do not want war, although their voice is suppressed by propaganda and repression by the authorities. However, the question arises as to how widespread these opinions are and what motivations drive Russians in their attitudes.