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SmartVoter22

(639 posts)
24. Russians have smartphones and use them
Thu Apr 22, 2021, 08:04 PM
Apr 2021

Russians use online video sharing more than people assume.
It is one of the few ways they can express their personal opinions without having to risk arrest at demonstrations.
The Ukrainians are also a tech savvy nation, as was seen during it's President's address on the Russian army buildup. The President basically warned of imminent war with Russia.

Once the Russian army starts moving out, it will be captured on cell phones and shared online. This will be the evidence of the Russian withdrawal from the Crimea region in Ukraine.

I, for one, look forward to seeing the videos, the russian equipment and maybe some interviews with Russian soldiers about the invasion of Crimea.
Russia does have a voice and it is not just Putin's. Millions should and likely will speak up, speak out loudly and Putin will have a very hard time avoiding criticism of the Crimea fiasco, which it now is.

Why? jpak Apr 2021 #1
Brinkmanship Turbineguy Apr 2021 #11
Tucker Carlson's confidential sources report that in exchange for throwing Ukraine under the bus, Beastly Boy Apr 2021 #23
Putin's got thousands marching in the streets against him. That's why... mpcamb Apr 2021 #25
I wonder what the deal was? inwiththenew Apr 2021 #2
Perhaps Putin Realized GB_RN Apr 2021 #4
I think the deal was with Ukraine inwiththenew Apr 2021 #6
Europe doesn't want war with Russia IronLionZion Apr 2021 #17
I'm glad Duncanpup Apr 2021 #3
I don't trust Putin . . . Lovie777 Apr 2021 #5
he likes it lookyhereyou Apr 2021 #12
This is good news The Jungle 1 Apr 2021 #7
I wonder if the people of Ukraine regret thucythucy Apr 2021 #8
This is good news. AllyCat Apr 2021 #9
What russia say means NOTHING to me. bluestarone Apr 2021 #10
This is the dangerous time sarisataka Apr 2021 #13
Intimidation Bayard Apr 2021 #14
Don't trust him, Joe. lastlib Apr 2021 #15
Somebody blinked. dhol82 Apr 2021 #16
I think it was a couple threats padah513 Apr 2021 #18
The heavy weapons remain however..and wouldn't take long... Xolodno Apr 2021 #19
Sanctions work, especially financial sanctions. sarcasmo Apr 2021 #20
Subterfuge maybe? Calista241 Apr 2021 #21
I'll believe it when they're gone. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2021 #22
Russians have smartphones and use them SmartVoter22 Apr 2021 #24
Thank you. I hope you are right. lamp_shade Apr 2021 #26
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