What Do Russians Really Think About the War in Ukraine

It's no secret that the world is largely united against Russia and its invasion of Ukraine, but it might surprise you just how the Russian people feel about this invasion. Check out today's epic new video to find out the truth about what Russians really think of the Ukraine invasion.

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[tony_T_]

As a Ukrainian, I have this to say: We only stand against those who are against us. Nobody chooses to be Russian or Ukrainian, but you do choose what you believe.

[ARG_ON]

Fun fact: In russia, in schools kids are told that WWII was USSR against the whole world. No one mentions allies or lend-lease.

[danielmclaughlin]

Stalin was Georgian, not Russian. Ironic how so many Russians admire him, yet Russia has taken parts of Georgia which has been an independent nation since the end of the Soviet Union.

[zollen]

Those who don't learn from the the past mistakes are doomed to repeat the same mistakes again.

[theovlachotheo]

He who controls the past, controls the present. He who controls the present, controls the future.
- George Orwell, 1984.

We should be afraid and furious.

[IkeFanBoy]

One of my friends who's a digital artist is from Russia. Lemme tell you, this whole war is hitting very hard for him.

[andreyandrey]

Well, I am Russian. I am against the war in Ukraine and I acknowledge how bad the USSR was. There is one more thing, I never trust any social study conducted in Russia. In a country, where there is no freedom of speech and you can literally go to jail for just passing by the wrong place, it is impossible to conduct any social study. You can’t say what you think and results that do not go along with propaganda can’t be published without any retaliation from the police. They even have special units for that. These special units follow orders of their superiors with zeal and mostly consist of sadists and tormentors.

[maxmanchik]

I'm not gonna be surprised if this video is gonna soon be blocked in my country (Russia). But to be real, most Russians see Ukraine as brother country, because almost everyone have atleast 1 relative in there. I have basically relatives almost all around the world (I'm serious, I was surprised the first time I heard that have relatives outside of Russia and Ukraine)
And yeah, young people in Russia (like me, 16) can see the full picture, because we haven't lived for several decades like many others, our brains and minds are still in building process. We, most of young people, have easier time to accept something like that, because it doesn't really go against some hard belief, it just goes against what we've heard. Unlike with most of older Russians, who have a deep hard wired beliefs

[Someone-vgii]

I'm Russian but have been living in New Zealand for over two years. I agree with most of the things mentioned in the video but I do believe the percentage of people who DO NOT support the war is way higher. People in Russia (myself included) no longer believe in "independent surveys". I know from my friend and family that not many people agree to participate in them. In other words, 75% who support the war and 25% who don't represent 10 or 15% of the population who took part in the survey. It's undoubtedly the government wants that it has gained the approval of its people. The worst thing is that the outer world sees it as a crime of the nation, not just one dictator with its army.

[maradiagaempire]

My boss is Russian. I started working for him just before the war began. It's been insightful getting his perspective and opinion on the Ukrainian war

[DmitryKeylin]

This YouTube channel is truly remarkable. All videos they produce are great, with alot of research behind them. Keep up the great work!

[ivanneiasyt]

I'm Russian living in Ukraine at tрe moment, and I feel so bad about the war. I hate what Putin does, so many lives and relationships are gone because of him. I'm planning to go to Russia after the whole thing ends. I hope I'm not the only one like this. :)

[nobisknowledgetime]

The thing is that you are also helping us understand the situation there. Thanks for that. You are good, am i right guys?

[danielcoulon]

In Czech Republic, the funny name for a Hammer is a " Russian Screwdriver ", it says it all....

[MrHalvnir]

"They who control 'The Present ', controls The Past. They who control The Past, control The Future" 1984

[oliversherman]

I love your channel keep up the great stuff!!

[bombheadgames]

In Chechnya a memorial was erected to honour the tens of millions who were taken and perished in Stalins work camps. After the Chechen war Russia came and destroyed it.. Russian history gets as cleansed like those people never happened.

[minecraftman]

My aunt lives in russia and she was like: hold up why are we attacking one of our on, wai wha.

To make it short she was confussed and angry

[juicewrldenjoyer]

unfortunately poor people need to go through this nightmare..

[nathanjones]

I don’t think I could ever live in a country that tries to stop me from speaking my opinion.