While Western countries have condemned Moscow's invasion as a devastating post-imperial land grab, what the Kremlin refers to as 'a special military operation' is seen differently by some Russian civilians who are preparing to take up arms.
abc.net.au/news/russians-volunteering-for-military-training-amid-ukraine-war/101751280A former Russian special forces captain is teaching men and women how to use automatic rifles In a sports club outside Moscow.While Western countries have condemned Russia's invasion as a devastating post-imperial land grab, what the Kremlin refers to as "a special military operation" is seen differently by some.
Surveys show a clear majority of Russians support the war in Ukraine and Mr Putin's ratings remain higher than before the conflict, however there are questions over the accuracy of the polling. One child's drawing shows a fierce Russian bear in a tug of war with Uncle Sam and the European Union over Ukraine.A banner with the portrait of Vladimir Putin says: "Sport is not a game, but the guarantee of a nation's health."
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