Thread by @TSJPhillips

Incredible work by @RFERL. Fascinating vox pops from Moscow. ‘What has Russia gained or lost since the start of the “special operation”?’ (Full video in Russian at the end of the 🧵.)

‘What has Russia gained or lost since the start of the “special operation”?’

‘We have been united by this sense of Russian spirit.’

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‘What has Russia gained or lost from the “special operation”?’

‘I think Russia now has the chance to become itself.’

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‘What has Russia gained or lost from the “special operation”?’

‘Well, first and foremost, Russia is saving the world.’

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‘What has Russia gained or lost from the “special operation”?’

‘Russia is defending its independence and the integrity of its territory and borders.’

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‘What has Russia gained or lost from the “special operation”?’

‘What has Russia won? I think nothing. She has lost a whole lot.’

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‘What has Russia gained or lost from the “special operation”?’

‘It is always bad when people are dying, on one side or the other.’

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‘What has Russia gained or lost from the “special operation”?’

‘Russia has won in the sense that Putin is on his way out. That is just the objective truth.’

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‘What has Russia gained or lost from the “special operation”?’

‘Nothing. She has lost her entire future.’

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‘What has Russia gained or lost from the “special operation”?’

The excellent interviews with ordinary Muscovites in full (in Russian). From @RFERL.