Not on here very often. The previous thread seemed a little incendiary, actually and you are right, I should have posted it in Tech Issues, which is where I had thought I was.

very interesting share

And scene.

First of all, you're underestimating the Russian government's control over public information.  Most Russians have no idea what is actually happening in the Ukraine.  Their state run media is all propaganda, protests are quashed and dissenters imprisoned.

I recall my repeated, and failed, attempts to get Valentina a membership here.  Russian ISPs just don't allow outside influence.  The average Russian citizen has no ability to even seek the truth, let alone find it.

There is no evidence to support the claim that the majority of the Russian people support Putin.  His elections are rigged.  His opponents are imprisoned, or poisoned.

If you wish to help the people of Ukraine, there are UN run charities you can donate to.

Donate to provide life-saving protection to those in Ukraine forced to flee their homes (unrefugees.org.au)

Ukraine Humanitarian Fund •

UNHCR | Support families fleeing Ukraine

I am closing this discussion.

Wishing you all well.