"President Putin violates all international law" Russian anti-war voice

"I prefer to die freely rather than suffering from lies."

"Military invasion is a" special pain "for Russians.

" There are people who are.

And more than 10,000 people have been detained due to criticism of the administration.

Why do you speak out despite the risks?

This time, I contacted them through SNS and asked them about their thoughts on the anti-war, their living conditions, and the crackdown by the government.

I contacted from Japan via Twitter and asked the following five questions.

So far, eight people have been interviewed, and this time, we will introduce the answers of four of them.

I asked the following questions.

(1) What do you think about the invasion of Ukraine?

(2) What has changed in Russia since February 24th?

(3) What are the risks of raising a voice of protest?

(4) Why do you speak out even though there is a risk?

(5) What do you think of the current administration?

(Some of the people who responded to the interview were willing to publish their names, but for safety reasons, they are all anonymous.)

“I can't help but raise my voice”

◎ 26-year-old woman (Moscow resident, graphic designer)

(1) What do you think about the invasion of Ukraine?

It refuses to send Russian troops to the sovereign state of Ukraine and sees it as a full-scale war against people who are close to us mentally and ethnically.

(2) What kind of changes will occur in Russia after the invasion?

Those who are publicly suing for anti-war are at risk of being persecuted and harmed by the state.

(3) What is the risk of raising a voice of protest?

I don't think it's strange to be found at any time.

All cell phone records may be examined and cross-examined on the roadside.

You may be fined for protesting on Red Square.

One of my colleagues has been investigated and charged with criminal punishment for writing that "the territory of Russia has lost common sense."

The most severe punishment for protests is 15 years in prison or imprisonment.

(4) Why do you have a voice even though there is a risk?

I've always believed that freedom of speech is one of the most important human rights, so I can't help but speak out in the face of such terrible things happening around me.

(5) What do you think of the current administration?

I have always taken an opposition to the current administration and made my position public.

“The president is confusing the world”

◎ 23-year-old man (Moscow resident, information analysis media)

(1) What do you think about the invasion of Ukraine?

I take it as a brazen attempt to retain power by the Russian president.

Over the years, he has created virtual enemies outside, telling the Russians that the Nazis have seized power in Ukraine through propaganda media, without telling them a single word of truth.

Our president is causing historical pain to the Russian people.

Despite the past that has been afflicted by the Nazis, as in other countries.

At the same time, the focus is on the turmoil and disorder that is taking place within Russia, as well as the realization of the president's imperialist ambitions, which violates all international law and confuses the world.

(2) What kind of changes will occur in Russia after the invasion?

In order to bring people under control "in this difficult time," the administration is increasing repression of protesters.

It has become almost impossible to tell the truth without facing serious consequences.

I am afraid that the whole world will turn its back on us and our country and will eventually be locked out of the whole world by the "Iron Curtain".

I feel that there are already signs of that.

Many foreign companies have ceased operations in Russia, and in most cases there is no alternative service for them.

That loss is one of the horrors that the next generation awaits.

There is a shortage of some products, and prices such as daily necessities are skyrocketing.

Personally speaking, prices are rising and I have to save more.

However, my employer doesn't have enough money to raise my salary.

It's all because of this military invasion.

(3) What is the risk of raising a voice of protest?

Many of us who protest against the war or the "special military operations" claimed by the government are subject to various obstacles from power.

It's unpredictable and it's impossible to list everything.

Those who are fined or detained for 7 days to 1 month after being fined.

A person who is detained for a longer period of time for a forged crime.

A person who is dismissed from the workplace.

A person who is forcibly expelled from abroad.

People who are threatened by graffiti on the door of the house, people who are fertilized at the entrance, or people who put the head of a pig.

A person who can put a piece of paper that says, "A traitor lives here."

And they talk about Ukraine's “non-Nazi”.

Of course, the heaviest punishment for "disseminating false information about special operations in Ukraine" is imprisonment or imprisonment for more than 10 years.

(4) Why do you have a voice even though there is a risk?

It's difficult for me to come to terms with my conscience.

It's hard to keep silent, knowing what's going on.

I am eagerly seeking the truth.

And it is my hope that peace and justice will be overcome and this will one day become a reality.

To tell the truth, the administration is doing something that scares me so much that I have been forced to reduce protests lately.

But I will try to contribute to the protest as much as possible.

On the other hand, some people are protesting against the growing oppression, and I am proud and respectful of them.

(5) What do you think of the current administration?

Since 2014, I have come to think that I cannot support the current administration, and since 2017, I have been conducting protests.

I am very negative to the current administration and will continue to strive to make a difference in my country and bring peace to Ukraine.

And if necessary, continue to fight by all peaceful and legitimate means.

“I especially hate the killing of children”

◎ 49-year-old woman (living in Moscow, financial relations)

(1) What do you think about the invasion of Ukraine?

I think the military invasion of Ukraine is a crime and a disaster not only for the people of Ukraine and Russia, but for the whole world.

However, it is also a "special pain" for the Russian people.

Ukrainians and Russians have a long history.

Many Russians and Ukrainians have family ties such as husbands, wives, uncles and aunts.

I myself have a Ukrainian lineage and have relatives in Kherson and Dnipro in Ukraine.

Unfortunately, I can't get in touch with the relatives and I don't know what's going on.

(2) What kind of changes will occur in Russia after the invasion?

Prices have risen many times, and some products and daily necessities are starting to disappear from store shelves.

Foreign companies have begun to withdraw from Russia.

Many companies have begun to dismiss employees.

Borders are closed, making it difficult to leave the country.

Putin's propaganda is increasing through state television.

Those who oppose the war and Putin's policies are beginning to be arrested.

(3) What is the risk of raising a voice of protest?

It's still better if you only get a big fine.

In the worst case, I will be detained and harm my relatives.

And in the worst scenario I would be shot.

I just hope it doesn't happen.

(4) Why do you have a voice even though there is a risk?

Because I am against war.

I want to live in a free and democratic country.

I don't like the killing of citizens, especially children.

I don't want ordinary and common sense Russians to be outcasts all over the world.

And I don't want the word "Russia" to be associated with the word "war and ruler".

(5) What do you think of the current administration?

About 20 years ago, I told a friend, "President Putin intends to bring us back to 1937."

That's happening now.

That's because Stalin began to oppress.

As a result, the situation in our country has become like that of the Stalin era.

President Putin created a criminal nation with his clone.

He made them oligarchs and gave them important government positions.

They left the country at their disposal!

They shyly stole the national budget and sold off the resources that the Constitution stipulates for everyone.

They are fertilizing my stomach.

They study at the best universities in the world, and their wives, mistresses and partners rest at the best resorts in the world.

I have villas in European countries, buy yachts and enjoy a good life in Europe and the United States.

Nevertheless, I am telling on TV how bad the West is.

It is the power of a very corrupt crime.

And now we are about to become the second North Korea.

“I am ashamed of the government's actions”

◎ 52-year-old woman (living in Moscow, beauty-related)

(1) What do you think about the invasion of Ukraine?

I couldn't even imagine if this could really happen.

Until February 24th, I wanted the common sense of the government.

I am against war.

Unfortunately, many Russians are proud of their army and government.

My position is clear.

This is a crime.

(2) What kind of changes will occur in Russia after the invasion?

The ruble has fallen and my savings have been cut in half.

In contrast, prices have doubled because most commodities are tied to the dollar.

Sugar and women's goods have disappeared from the store shelves.

Access to Instagram, Facebook and TikTok is restricted.

It is said that access to YouTube will be blocked in the near future.

Links to overseas sites have also been removed from search engines, and there are concerns that Russia may be cut off from the world's Internet.

My income has also decreased.

This is because the customer went abroad and the customer's income decreased.

Many things are getting out of hand.

I was saving money to buy an apartment in Moscow, but given the current prices, mortgages and my income, it became a dream again.

(3) What is the risk of raising a voice of protest?

A law has been enacted that prohibits calling war a war and disseminates lies by telling the truth.

A fine of 30,000 rubles and a 15-year imprisonment or imprisonment will be imposed for respecting free will and freedom of expression, as well as for peace and protesting against the government.

(4) Why do you have a voice even though there is a risk?

This is not life.

I am hurt by what is happening and am ashamed of the government's actions.

And the worst thing is that I can't change anything about it.

I'm wearing my nerves.

It cannot be overlooked as if nothing had happened.

I'm worried about my child.

In the future, my son may be considered to have been mobilized into the war and fled.

I'm afraid that the Iron Curtain will hit my children's future and I don't want them to suffer like I do.

That's why I'm prepared to take risks.

I prefer to die free, rather than suffer from lies.

I want to tell the world that Russia has people who are honest, wise and can work together to achieve peace, which they cannot do on their own.

(5) What do you think of the current administration?

I want President Putin to publicize the impeachment, the trial, and the injustices he has had so far.

And we call on the government to regain what was robbed of its citizens.