Cum a cumpărat Kremlinul patriotismul rușilor. Dmitri Muratov: „În locul unui preț pentru viață, Putin a oferit un preț pentru moarte”

Dmitri Muratov, Nobel laureate, describes a fearful Russia desiring an end to the war, yet led by Putin's determination to continue. He notes that the recent elections provided a pretext for escalating the invasion of Ukraine, with a focus on recruiting soldiers through contracts and enticing migrants with citizenship. Despite widespread apathy and anxiety among Russians, Muratov highlights a significant digital literacy increase due to VPN usage for accessing reliable information. He argues that Russia cannot win militarily against Ukraine but can cause massive destruction, advocating for a ceasefire and humanitarian actions. The elections were manipulated to suggest public support for the war, while the Kremlin intensifies propaganda and raises taxes, contradicting pre-election promises.