USSR was isolated? Ever heard of the Warshaw pact?There was a big difference in Afghanistan back then Soviet Union did not have strategic interests other than shoring up fellow communists. But Ukraine is a matter of life and death Therefore they have the support of the people. Plus Soviet economy is a basket case. But the Russian economy is thriving
Soviet Union was isolated But Russia had BRIC and China at its back!
New Survey Finds Most Russians See Ukrainian War as Defense Against West | NORC at the University of Chicago
A new survey of Russians highlights sentiment towards Putin's leadership, the country’s global standing, and domestic concerns amid the war in Ukraine.www.norc.org
CHICAGO, January 9, 2024 — Most Russians see the war in Ukraine as a defense against threats from NATO and the West and report little personal effect from the conflict. A recent poll of the Russian public conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago finds little material improvement in the quality of life for many Russians since the war, but not a significant deterioration in overall economic conditions despite international sanctions.
Most Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin’s job performance, and a majority plan to vote for his reelection this year. The survey’s findings underscore the complex interplay between geopolitical considerations and domestic concerns, as Russians grapple with the ramifications of the conflict in Ukraine.
I have said a few times this is a can not lose war for Russia. They will throw everything they have to win and if it comes to it tactical nukes. What win looks like I am not sure, maybe annexing the donbas and eastern regions along with ensuring Ukraine doesnt join Nato. The latter will be hard so I can see Russia becoming more aggressive and arming anti western countries and groups.There was a big difference in Afghanistan back then Soviet Union did not have strategic interests other than shoring up fellow communists. But Ukraine is a matter of life and death Therefore they have the support of the people. Plus Soviet economy is a basket case. But the Russian economy is thriving
Soviet Union was isolated But Russia had BRIC and China at its back!
New Survey Finds Most Russians See Ukrainian War as Defense Against West | NORC at the University of Chicago
A new survey of Russians highlights sentiment towards Putin's leadership, the country’s global standing, and domestic concerns amid the war in Ukraine.www.norc.org
CHICAGO, January 9, 2024 — Most Russians see the war in Ukraine as a defense against threats from NATO and the West and report little personal effect from the conflict. A recent poll of the Russian public conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago finds little material improvement in the quality of life for many Russians since the war, but not a significant deterioration in overall economic conditions despite international sanctions.
Most Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin’s job performance, and a majority plan to vote for his reelection this year. The survey’s findings underscore the complex interplay between geopolitical considerations and domestic concerns, as Russians grapple with the ramifications of the conflict in Ukraine.
