Originally Posted by
Andy
Any form of protest in our country is now severely suppressed by the authorities. Even for an online comment condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine and calling for a stop to the war, you can be arrested, fined or even imprisoned. No one takes to the streets for fear of arrest. Many activists were detained simply for posters with the inscription "NO WAR". Putin has created an atmosphere of total terror against dissent inside the country, an atmosphere of fear. People are afraid to talk. This is our reality now.