The Russian people are getting a very different view of the war in Ukraine, some even unaware of the destruction and human cost of their country’s invasion of the neighbouring country.
Media outlets are forbidden from calling it a war or an invasion as the Kremlin uses fear and intimidation to control the narrative. Protesting the war is also illegal and police have arrested thousands of demonstrators across the country.
So how did ordinary Russians in Perm and Vladivostok react when Current Time reporters showed them some images from the ground?
“No one is bombing Kyiv. I don’t believe it.” One man said.
“Invade Ukraine? Why, there are our people living there. In Ukraine, in Belarus.” Another said.
Some expressed unwavering support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade and believed the move was a “preventative” measure, while on the flip side, one woman said the president could go “to hell.”
All interviewees did not provide their names.
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Thanks Joe Biden! thanks America! Thank you for destroying the European economy!
I'm not mad at the Russian people for their patriotism. It seems like more of a grim resignation and respect than zealous denial. I was thinking about the US (my home) when Trump came into power, we were acting insane and hateful from both sides. It isn't what I hoped to hear from the Russian people, but I respect it.
These russians are blind 🤣🤣🤣 keep believing your idols lies 🤦🤦🤦🤦
My goodness. Putin is master of deception
“It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” – Mark Twain
You guys believe everything the news tell or show you. They have been setting this up for so long. They always set the narrative for you, even with cvid….history teaches They always do things for their own purpose or gain….they acting like they care or are humanitarian, supplying these pple with war weapons. Smh… power and ruling over others is all the west care about nd they are the biggest bullies and demons walking on earth but quick to judge and demonize others….history speaks on who they are and still is…keep believing their lies and deceptions. Journalist sell out long time.
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When there city starts getting shelled then they will think it’s ok?
It seems some russians, who have suffered from the Germany occupation in the 2nd World War have not lear anything from that. And are behaving like the Germans did that period. In 2022 there are no reasons to occupy another country. There are rules engough markets, knowledges, businesses, science, innovation to “fight”. These russians agree with the fact we need to occupy a neighbour given we have doubts in the future the neighbour may attack us. If this is right to do, can you imagine how many wars will start in the world? We as people have our fears, but the most important thing to fight this fear is to communicate with each other, to integrate our values and have a unique vision to pursue: the freedom and friendship with each other. Cilized countries are following this mostly ( I mean populations….i have my constrains also for politicans in these occidental countries), and what about Russians? what they want to do? To get civilized abd free, to move forward to the future or to turn back in authoritarism, back in time and in everything? The Europe and Russia can only collaborate for the good of both sides, but Russians need to accept the democracy/freedom, even with problems it comports. Both can even do bettet to resolve those, as I think the real “war” need to be done between us, normal people, and who govern us and this is all this realities that are eager to command as USA, Russia, China. I think maybe will start even the WW 3, but for one thing I’m sure: Russia this time is positioned at the wrong side….and this are the signs the valuable and pacifist people of Russia are behaving like germans when they start the WW2. Leaded more than 20 years but the same person, a bunch of millioners that fight the occident and than lives and spedn their time among this occidentals and adapt their values. Are Russians so blind to see this? What is happening to you? Or or is the same illness tha hitted the germans during Hitler. Think my friend think…if it not too late!
I am also an ordinary citizen of Russia from Crimea. And it's not us who are being deceived, but you, dear Europeans and Americans, who are being shown on cnn footage of the explosion of the port of Beirut in 2020, calling it the results of the shelling of Kharkov by Russia. This war is terrible, but people in the Donbas have lived like this for 8 years and the democratic civilized West has been silent. Everyone has turned away from my country because my country does not talk much, does not spread fakes, it sees injustice and silently corrects everything, even if it harms it. Your NATO was created around anti-Russian propaganda, the United States has been scaring the whole of Europe with Russia, demonizing my country since Soviet times. And now I will say this: I love my country, not Putin, but my country, the people who live in it, every street tree in my hometown, and I don't want NATO missiles to be aimed at the places dear to my heart. So you can leave to take your companies discriminate against Russians, just remember when you feel bad Russia will not turn away, it forgives but does not forget.
Putin has successfully manipulated his people and will give reason for Russia to invade Ukraine
Its War on Russian Generations now, The Old people that Lived in the Soviet Era is Now Supporting Putin, While the younger generations Are Against the War
Tbh you really should have blur the faces of the one's speaking against Putin and the war for their safety !!!!!!!
The brainwashing during the internet age is surprising
Im putin 🔥
бабушка: to hell with him. ♥️
They feel sorry for fast food more than for Ukrainians. So, dear foreigners, every time you pity russians, think of innocent children, dying under the bombs of ordinary russians' brothers, husbands, fathers and think of women being raped by them. Maybe it will help.
The Russians know if they say anything….they will be prosecuted
Most of the old folks there are cowards. The young people are uniting against the invasion and many are not afraid to be detained for it.
These people aren't fooled they know what's going on..but they don't want to risk going to jail or their lives to speak about this war. The Russian people are victims of this war too
"To hell with him!"
Putin is a smart man…500 tanks destroyed and 15,000 dead later …
The people in Russia have to fight for their freedom, it's not free, but it's worth fighting for, and dying for.
I love that old lady at the end
Why you asking those questions they will go to jail for life go to china and ask what they think of winnie the poo
It might aswell be north Korea. That's how frightened those people are
They all deserve to be in war Russia is hell
Totally brainwashed.
That's exactly why I don't support the Russian people they want to be enslaved.. Laziness this has been going on for hundreds of years
And why were people chosen for this video who do not know and are not sure of their words?
Классно интервью берут, давайте поговорим с раскрашенной девушкой, она же явный представитель тупой молодёжи!
Или ещё лучше, давайте поговорим с пенсионеркой которая понятия не имеет что в мире происходит, вот она-то как раз хорошо разбирается в политике, и почему началась война на Украине.
Позорные новости!
It is sad how Russian leadership keeps his people NOT informed and hide information, or manipulate that make the invasion of Ukraine by Russians look okay but it is NOT okay.
Many Germans were devastated when the third reich fell, the same has to happen to Putin’s Russian regime.
Just goes to show the older generation know what will happen if you speak out. The younger generation have not had the benefit of experience. But sadly the Russian people are being told a doctored version of the world.
Interesting that it's mostly people who were alive during the USSR that refused to say anything.
I wonder is there a way to show the Russian people the undeniable truth of what's really going on in the Ukraine, and how Putin is manipulating the Russian people. I think the Russian people need a social media bomb. It has to be absolutely truthful, & in your face. The absolute truth can be an effective weapon against atrocities against Ukraine.
These Russian citizens seem so indifferent and removed from all the atrocities their soldiers are committing. Very sad and cold
Missiles for Moscow!