Video showing alleged Russian tanks in Ukraine. -Ukraine Today
The governments of Ukraine and Russia face opposition to their war from there own people. Yahoo/CSM. As Russia sends troops into Ukraine support for the rebels remain high in Russia. 55% of Russians support the use of volunteers in Ukraine but that support evaporates when asked if they want Russian troops openly fighting in Ukraine. Only 16% support the involvement of Russian troops, down from 28% in April. Russians are also concerned about secrecy surrounding casualties and harassment of journalists trying to cover the issue.
Ukraine is having its own problems. Pro Ukraine militias feel abandoned by the government in Kiev. Support for the war as plummeted after it became clear that victory would not be achieved quickly. People are upset about conscription and corruption of the government. Most civilians can be described as "exhausted" of the war.
My Comment:
I am somewhat surprised that 55% of Russians support the use of "volunteers" but only 16% of them support actual troops being deployed. I've got news for them. Any "volunteers" fighting in Ukraine are Russian troops and I doubt they actually volunteered for it. Still, it seems from this article that support for the war is stronger in Russia then it is in Ukraine. That does not bode well for the Ukrainians. If they can't get any support for the war when they are being actively invaded then there is almost no chance of victory. Not like there was much of one at this point anyways, if Russia decides to use the full force of it's military there isn't much Ukraine can do. They are completely outclassed.
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