The number of Russians who say their salary does not cover basic spending has jumped by 20 percentage points in two years to almost half, a survey by recruiter Headhunter showed, as Moscow diverts record fiscal resources to funding its war in Ukraine.
    • Thembo McBembo@beehaw.org
      41·
      8 months ago

      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·
        8 months ago

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

      • ribboo@lemm.eeEnglish
        61·
        8 months ago

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

        • java@beehaw.org
          8·
          8 months ago

          How does this support manifest? I’m asking, because there are no real signs. Russian army is struggling to find soldiers and Putin is afraid to start another wave of mass-mobilization.

          If somebody echoes propaganda, it doesn’t mean that they support anything. There are no actions confirming this support.

          There are many more nuances. I suggest reading at least one book on yhe topic of political science and listening to some lectures before coming to conclusions on such a complex matters.

      • Destraight@lemm.ee
        62·
        8 months ago

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

        • explodicle@local106.comEnglish
          14·
          8 months 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.

        • RogueBanana@lemmy.zip
          15·
          8 months ago

          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.