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[–] ThemboMcBembo@beehaw.org 37 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Have some empathy. These aren't oligarchs plotting a foreign war, these are everyday people (half the country!) being forced into poverty.

[–] Spuddaccino@reddthat.com 15 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

For real. Just because Putin is a Bond villain doesn't make every citizen of Russia one of his goons.

[–] ribboo@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

It is however people that in very high degree support their president.

[–] Destraight@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

And? The Russians are the bad guys invading Ukraine. Did you forget that?

[–] explodicle@local106.com 14 points 2 years ago

The invaders are Russian but most Russians have no real control over their government. It's easy to suggest "then revolt" when that's not you.

[–] nicetriangle@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] RogueBanana@lemmy.zip 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The link you attached already mentions that isnt accurate. Not everyone living in Russia will publicly annouce they are against their government even if they are.