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Sep 24, 2024 · In Russia, polls consistently show support for the war in Ukraine somewhere around 70%. But a recent independent study of Russians' opinions indicates the picture is more complex.
Do Russians really support the brutality being carried out in Ukraine in their name, or are they pretending it's not happening to survive?
Apr 30, 2024 · Countering the Putin regime and its war against Ukraine will be far harder unless policymakers and strategists can arrive at an accurate understanding of Russian public opinion.
Feb 1, 2023 · In March 2022, 80 percent of Russians “definitely supported” or “mostly supported” Russia’s war, according to a Levada Center poll. To be precise, they supported “the actions of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine.”
Mar 29, 2022 · Thousands of Russians gather in Moscow to support President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine. State messaging appears to have been convincing, at least to a point ...
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Jan 29, 2024 · Four findings stand out: 1. Costs in lives and mental health are high. Since the outset of the war, the National Democratic Institute has asked Ukrainians if they have experienced...
Jan 9, 2024 · Most Russians (63 percent) support their country’s action in Ukraine, referred to as the “special military operation” (SVO) by the Russian government. Fifty-six percent say the military action will impact their voting decisions in the upcoming elections.