Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings are sky-high, and his aggressive anti-Western policies enjoy wide support. Over 50 percent agree “Russia is moving in the right direction,” despite its present economic doldrums (Interfax, February 26). Only 13 percent of Russians disapprove of Putin’s work record—not that a small number, considering the non-stop state-controlled TV propaganda barrage of stories about the United States and its allies subverting Russia economically and politically, sending in spies, supporting Ukraine, threatening war and preparing an attack. Some 70 percent agree Russia is threatened militarily from abroad. The Russian military is seen as more competent and …read more
Source: The Jamestown Foundation
