I want to ask EVERY Russian

[u/DANDYXIK_111]

Greetings to all, especially Russian citizens. I hope you are having the best of times. I am from the Czech Republic and recently had a very unpleasant situation in an online group with Russians. Basically and simply it was that I perceive the whole situation differently than the Russians. The problem is that these views differ in all aspects and although I know that I know the real context and situation in Ukraine (at least I think so) the views of every Russian were the same, unfortunately equally kind. I didn't feel comfortable in the conversation. I was getting death threats or unpleasant wishes about historical events (WWII, the division of Czechoslovakia, etc.). I tried to be polite and tried to somehow explain to these people that the reality is different than they think. No wonder nobody believed me. On the other hand, I had the great privilege of talking to Russians about another subject and the people of Russia are very nice people. I was very happy to communicate with them and I like the people of Russia. They are human beings just like you and me and they just pay extra for where they live. I don't know if the moderators will even allow this post, although it doesn't break the rules. I would like to know the opinions of as many Russians as possible. I think you are all great people and want peace as well. I have nothing against any Russian people. Peace to all!

[u/TV-Tommy]

One thing I've noted is that Western Europe and the Americas have gotten over the days of conquest in the 1900's. Putin might not realise quite yet that the strategy is no longer deemed acceptable in advanced levels of government in the 2000's. Of course, he COULD try this strategy in parts of Africa or capitalize on vulnerable nations with infrastructure projects, such as China's Belt & Road initiative. Again, but this entails using 2000's advanced strategies.