A group of Russian women have staged a rare protest, seeking the return of their husbands who were mobilized to fight in Ukraine. Despite the usual silencing of dissent in Russia, these women are carefully voicing their concerns, emphasizing their partners’ duty to the motherland as fulfilled. They are engaging with anti-war politicians and laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to symbolize their plea, amidst a backdrop where public protest is heavily restricted. This marks an unusual public display of dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the war and the treatment of mobilized servicemen.
- Russian women are protesting for the return of their husbands, who were mobilized to fight in Ukraine.
- The protest is a rare occurrence in Russia, where dissent, especially regarding the war, is typically silenced.
- Some women have sought support from anti-war politicians, despite most avoiding direct criticism of the war.
- The women meet weekly by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to lay flowers in a symbolic gesture reflecting their cause.
- Russian authorities have not responded positively to the protests, with some equating the demands to treachery.
- Participants in the protest include those who previously had respect for President Vladimir Putin but now feel disillusioned.
- The Russian parliament’s defense committee head compared the current situation unfavorably to World War II, suggesting such protests would not have happened then.
- There is a sentiment among some Russians that the state sees citizens as “biological material” rather than individuals with rights to happiness and safety.
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