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Don’t mention the war: Russia’s internal tensions

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Yeltsin, Putin, and the War Divide

This chapter examines the historical backdrop of Boris Yeltsin's resignation and Vladimir Putin's ascent, alongside the complexities of Russian public opinion regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. It highlights the internal divisions within society, where a pacifist majority navigates a turbulent political atmosphere marked by both anti-war sentiment and loyalty to the regime.

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