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The parallel universe of Russia鈥檚 war

Why do so many Russians support 鈥� or at least accept 鈥� a war against their closest neighbour? We meet some of those who鈥檝e persuaded them that they鈥檙e the ones under attack.

A year on from the invasion of Ukraine, many Russians now inhabit a parallel world that justifies the conflict. How have they been persuaded to support, or accept, a war against a country they had the closest of personal and historical ties with? Assignment talks to some of the persuaders 鈥� a celebrated war correspondent, a top talkshow host, a popular singer and poet, and a volunteer fighter 鈥� to understand how Russians鈥� understanding of the conflict has been forged. What are the memories and fears that have been invoked to convince many that it鈥檚 Russia, not Ukraine, that鈥檚 fighting for its survival?

(Photo of Russian war reporter Alexander Kots)

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大象传媒 World Service News Internet

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