In the eyes of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the war in Ukraine has revealed who is loyal to Russia and who is not. It is possible that his anger comes from a Russian TV producer who held up an Anti-Ukraine War sign on live Russian television, the shocking move and antiwar protests in Russia may have been why Putin chose to issue his statement now. The American media has seized on the TV producer’s Anti-war actions and framed it as “Many Russians oppose the Ukraine war but are afraid to speak out”. It is important to remember that war protests are not new, nor do they reflect the views of the majority of the population.
Putin vows to rid Russia of traitors
Putin vows to rid Russia of traitors
Putin vows to rid Russia of traitors
In the eyes of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the war in Ukraine has revealed who is loyal to Russia and who is not. It is possible that his anger comes from a Russian TV producer who held up an Anti-Ukraine War sign on live Russian television, the shocking move and antiwar protests in Russia may have been why Putin chose to issue his statement now. The American media has seized on the TV producer’s Anti-war actions and framed it as “Many Russians oppose the Ukraine war but are afraid to speak out”. It is important to remember that war protests are not new, nor do they reflect the views of the majority of the population.