https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB10014.html
Nice read. Most Russians are quite intelligent and know how to read.
Pro-Western upper middle class who care about Jags and trips to NY was all but wiped out by previous sanctions.
This situation is going to improve his popularity with the rest.
I believe you are correct. There are thousands protesting war in Russia. I pray for all the people both Ukrainian & Russian that have, are & will suffer because of this mad man that wants to restore the Soviet union.
Did you see this article showing MOLDOVA may be invaded next?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10565523/Ukraine-war-Belarus-dictator-stands-battle-map-live-TV.html?fbclid=IwAR2vjxJaHSzQ-yRccJ9dwO57xUgVoJlpR1yBzlNqHXASEyaWQEOwwNRJnMI