A significant part of the Russian population continues to support the war with Ukraine, but its peak has already been passed. And the Kremlin's declaration of martial law is now unlikely.
About this Channel 24said political strategist Mikhail Sheitelman. According to him, it will be difficult to raise the people to the same war again.
“The peak of support for the war has already been passed”
Sheitelman doubts that way will go to the declaration of martial law in Russia. After all, for half a year the head of the Kremlin has been playing the same game and hasn't changed anything.
It seems to me that he is no longer able to change this rule. Therefore, he is not able to announce mobilization, – the political consultant believes.
According to him, the propaganda machine continues to support the sentiments that the Kremlin needs among Russians. Kremlin propagandists are working successfully and effectively, and still a significant part of Russians support the war with Ukraine. /p>
He noted that the peak of support was in May, when the invaders were advancing in the Donbass, in particular, in the Luhansk region. But since then, there has been no mood. And it will be difficult to raise the people a second time for the same war.
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Will Russia carry out terrorist attacks on its territory
Sheitelman believes that the introduction of a bill to the State Duma of Russia recognizing Ukraine as a sponsor of terrorism is a PR aimed at the population of the Russian Federation. The Kremlin, on the other hand, needs to somehow explain to its population the slow pace of the advance of the Russian army.
Therefore, this is such a PR for the domestic market,” he stressed. At the same time, the political strategist expressed doubt that the Russians would carry out any terrorist attacks on their territory in order to blame Ukraine.
According to him, there is a big difference between today's Russia and the one that was 22 years ago. After all, then she was not guided by Putin alone. Then Putin had to argue and prove something to the people and the parliamentary opposition. For this, houses were blown up in order for the Russians to support the war in Chechnya.
Today, Putin is the absolute ruler of Russia. He can simply do whatever he wants, he does not have to consult with the people, there is no opposition – she is all in prison, – Sheitelman explained.
Therefore, the political strategist summed up, the path does not need reasons. the Kremlin already has a good PR effect from introducing a bill stating that Ukraine is a sponsor of terrorism. If it will be profitable for him, they will recognize it. If not, they will not recognize it.
Pay attention! Russian volunteers will introduce themselves insignificantly even during military exercises – even before reaching the border, they commit lawlessness and arbitrariness. Experts from the Institute for the Study of War noted that recruits drink and cling to the civilian population all day long. refuse to go to war in Ukraine. So the aggressor acts in her usual way – she inclines people to serve by deceit and coercion.
