Eller så kan man jo prøve å tenke som det russiske folket et sekund, og dette finnes det jo bakgrunnsmateriale for.
Looking ahead to Russia’s 2024 presidential election, two-thirds of the public say they plan to vote for or lean toward voting for Putin. Women are more likely to say they support his candidacy (70 percent) than men (61 percent). Russians over age 60 are Putin’s strongest proponents across age groups, with 73 percent of them saying they would vote for Putin, compared to just 53 percent of adults under 30.
Kvinner og eldre støtter i størst grad Putin, og det er vel ikke akkurat de gruppene man tenker henfaller til å støtte ekstremister.
Most Russians (63 percent) support their country’s action in Ukraine, referred to as the “special military operation” (SVO) by the Russian government. Fifty-six percent say the military action will impact their voting decisions in the upcoming elections. The primary driver of support lies in Putin taking a stand against perceived threats from NATO and the West.
Altså er det en opplevd trussel fra NATOs side som driver konflikten i russiske øyne.