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Re: Russia has invaded Ukraine
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Originally Posted by Chris
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62996212
Am I the only one finding themselves short on sympathy for Russians fleeing conscription now the consequences of passively supporting Putin are coming home to roost? Similarly, I’m not inclined to celebrate the ‘bravery’ of those who are demonstrating against conscription today, having been content to say and do nothing about the genocide being waged by their brothers, fathers and sons in Ukraine since February.
The ones protesting, and the ones fleeing, are scared of getting caught up in the war because they *know* what’s been happening. And only now it’s getting a little close to home are they bothered by it.
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Thing is though they are ruled by an oppressive regime and the consequences of speaking out would likely be severe. They are now seeing the consequences of running/protesting less than the consequences of being forced into uniform and having to fight in Ukraine
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