– Reading the Russian press and social networks, I conclude that the Russians are not satisfied with this war, they do not want to die for great Russia and Putin’s idea. However, they want their standard of living to rise, former Polish Ambassador to Ukraine Jan Pieklo said on Polish Radio 24.
Russia at 5 am local time, it launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Kiev declared martial law throughout the country. Among others, anti-aircraft sirens wailed in Kiev and Lvov. Part of the people of Kiev began to leave the capital and go to the west of the country.
– It is easy to understand that when you hear announcements, explosions, people take their children and go somewhere. Needless to say. However, this is not exactly a massive action. I think these sentiments will somehow stabilize, depending on what happens next. On the other hand, Putin’s goal is to cause panic,” said Jan Pieklo.
“Propaganda works on both sides”
– We get some information about this war, but we know well that in such a conflict, propaganda works on both sides. However, the voices coming from the west of Ukraine are alarming – that the western cities of the country have also become the target of the attack, that alarm sirens are heard in Lviv, – added the guest of PR24.
He noted that the Ukrainian army is currently the third largest force in Europe – after Turkey and France. “These soldiers have determination and high morale. Because they are protecting their country. This is not the kind of morality that is present in the ranks of young Russian reservists who are sent as aggressors, he stressed.
– Reading the Russian press and social networks, I conclude that the Russians are not satisfied with this war, they do not want to die for great Russia and Putin’s idea. However, they want their standard of living to rise, summed up Jan Pieklo.