Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Torchlight

(6,943 posts)

23. This leads me to believe the Russian people may not be too happy right now

Reply to lindysalsagal (Original post)

Wed Mar 2, 2022, 07:52 PM

Mar 2022

Between this and the sporadic reporting of in-country protests (as well as the imprisonment of the protesters) and the few stories of soldiers doing their best not to engage the Ukrainians, it shows signs of Putin's grip over the nation being loosened against his will.

If Putin loses the goodwill and patience of his countrymen, it's over.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

25 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Russia to declare martial law in either Ukraine or Russia :Ukrinform.net [View all] lindysalsagal Mar 2022 OP

I believe that's saying he'll impose it in Russia, not Ukraine AZSkiffyGeek Mar 2022 #1

You might be right: It's unclear. If it's Russia, even better. lindysalsagal Mar 2022 #2

He could impose it in Ukraine as well. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #4

He can try. Ukrainians have a different opinion. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2022 #8

If Putin goes all Nazi, they won't have a choice. They will be lined up and shot. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #9

Only two leaders have killed people at Babanyar: Hitler and Putin. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2022 #18

Yes. If Putin keeps acting like Hitler, the Ukrainian people do not have a chance. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #21

Pretty sure he's already trying to impose martial law in Ukraine n/t Azathoth Mar 2022 #11

Yes that would be standard. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #12

Yes, as russia has no authority to do so in Ukraine. elleng Mar 2022 #6

I think in Russia, probably because of the protests. Kota Mar 2022 #3

why? the amt of protests in russia is teeny tiny nt msongs Mar 2022 #5

Not really. hippywife Mar 2022 #19

yeah...it's RUSSIA democratsruletheday Mar 2022 #7

You need to fix your OP. It's martial law in Russia not Ukraine. Emile Mar 2022 #10

Now he's attacking TWO countries. bluestarone Mar 2022 #13

Everything's going SO WELL! lindysalsagal Mar 2022 #15

Now it's your turn, Russians. Tommy Carcetti Mar 2022 #14

Bet Pootie won't go near any windows on anything higher than the 1st floor. tanyev Mar 2022 #17

Unfortunately for Putin, flying to Rostov-on-Don won't save him. Tommy Carcetti Mar 2022 #20

Perhaps he knows he has to fight this war on two fronts. tetedur Mar 2022 #16

Several nights ago a DUer told Quakerfriend Mar 2022 #22

This leads me to believe the Russian people may not be too happy right now Torchlight Mar 2022 #23

that's right.... democratsruletheday Mar 2022 #24

I posted this in a similar LBN thread BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #25