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Many Russian citizens may have no idea of what is happening in their name and judge based only on pictures from Russian state TV. After all, cultural attitudes of nationalism, patriotism, and support for strong leaders remain powerful forces in the world. The early polls can be treated, like surveys elsewhere, as genuine signals of Russian public opinion. Understanding Putin’s soft power can also provide insights into the long-term consequences of the conflict for his leadership and for the future of both countries. It is important to determine this issue morally, to assess culpability for the conflict, and legally, to prosecute potential war crimes. History will ultimately decide how much of the blame for initiating the bloodshed rests on Vladimir Putin alone, as well as his Kremlin acolytes, and how much responsibility rests with the tacit acceptance of ordinary Russians. But are these results reliable indicators of Russian views prior to the invasion? In February and early-March, did the majority of ordinary Russians actually sympathise with Putin’s decision to declare war?

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Overall, across the series of initial polls, a ‘silent majority’ – about 60% of Russian respondents – indicated that they endorsed the “special military operation” in Ukraine. Surveys conducted immediately before and after the outbreak of the Ukrainian invasion on 24 February report that the majority of ordinary Russians expressed support for the Ukrainian war and for President Putin.

And in turn, soft power depends on cultural attitudes and information streams flowing through legacy airwaves, digital platforms, and personal networks. The long-term outcome of Putin’s bloody Russian invasion of Ukraine will depend on hard power (coercion, tanks and rockets versus Molotov cocktails and rifles) as well as soft power (winning hearts and minds at home and abroad). Kseniya Kizilova and Pippa Norris assess whether this gives an accurate picture of the views of ordinary Russians about the war. If you had posted 'Gawd I hate the sound, suggestions to fix!!?!' You would have gotten a bunch.īut when you say 'I really wanted something that goes 0-60 in the twos and I can't stand when it goes all Bucky Bucky on me at the grocery store' - People are just rolling their eyes at you.Survey evidence suggests that a majority of Russian citizens support Vladimir Putin’s decision to use military force in Ukraine. No hate, I got a bunch of 'I hear you bra' responses.

For instance in a recent post I wrote that I prefer the feel of the hydraulic steering of my E90. Few disagree with well founded criticisms or if looking for suggestions. I think you are missing the point several are trying to make. I love bmws too but they aren't perfect cars. Got it! I think in reality people can't handle negative criticism about their M4, for whatever reason, and immediately go into defense mode. Join bimmerpost but never say anything negative about an M4 because it's a perfect car and has no negatives and doesn't deserve any rants. Maybe you should move your girly legs with a little more authority on the accelerator? It senses your unsureness.Īlso, first world problems and all that - 'My BMW M4 just isn't enough.' Admittedly, the bucking complaint is just hilarious - it's totally expected in such a car, or even above. Half your problems would exist on even more 'exotic' or 'quicker' cars, and you'll never be happy with it unless you *gasp* tailor it to your desires (better tune, interior mods, RTFM about the M HUD, etc.). just saying.) that has the most petty, incessant shit to complain about. No one likes that guy (usually girl though. The problem is they're just weak, petty criticisms, that you knew when you bought the car.