Sunday, May 29, 2022

Is The Anti-War Movement Making A Difference In Russia?

 

Washington Post: Putin’s war grinds on, with dissent from Russian hawks and peace-seekers 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that he will not tolerate criticism of his assault on Ukraine. 

Russians who describe his “special military operation” as an invasion may be imprisoned for up to 15 years, and dissenters have been punished for speaking out. 

But as the war enters its fourth month, disapproval is increasingly bubbling to the surface — from war hawks who argue the Kremlin has been insufficiently aggressive to officials who don’t want to be part of the bloodshed.  

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WNU Editor: Short answer to the above title to this post is no .... for now the anti-war movement in Russia is (unfortunately) not making a difference.

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