I completely agree. If the Russian government lifted the 15-year prison-sentence threat for anyone protesting the war, we would at the very least see half the country rise against Putin. 15 years in a Siberian Gulag is a tough pill to swallow for normal people, so therefore I am not going to betitle those who have been scared into silence as cowards.
The blind hatred towards Russians, especially those living in other countries is disgusting. This is how things escalate towards mass xenophobic genocides. Although we are not quite pushing Russians into gas chambers yet, I still don't like seeing innocent people beat up in the streets or having their cars lit on fire because they spoke russian in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Look at what some countries like Croatia are doing: taking away citizenship from Russians. So what, deport them into a warmongering country that they don't want to live in? Great idea, Croatia. Genius idea.
In today's world most of the people are well aware what are the after affects of the war. Russian are not free to protest but need of the time is to stop implementing force on the weak. On the other hand we daily see Israelis torturing Palestinians and there is no opposing. There is a need for equality and there is a need for tolerance. May we all see the dawn of peace Ameen
The consequences of war have been clear from time immemorial and unfortunately, many of us can't do much to see the people who suffer as a result of war. If there is still a desire to become a country feared and recognized as having great power, then the war to conquer a weak country may still occur. Lately, Russia has also denounced the actions that the Israelis have taken against the Palestinians and if they don't stop, Russia has promised to raze them to the ground. Dawn will come and give warmth to people.
The damage made by this war is so huge and there's no clear indication that this will stop soon as both of the country still fighting each other. Feel sorry for the citizens of both countries since they are the one who's been more affected on this and maybe next time they should know on which of those politician running for a set is really have a heart for their people and have strong intellectual power to decision on what's beneficial to his country and which is not.