Those in power in the Kremlin still see Kherson, the only regional capital in Ukraine that Russia has controlled since the invasion, as Russian.
According to SVT's Russia correspondent, there have been some minor protests against the withdrawal to the other side of the Dnieper River, but far from everyone seems to be committed to the issue.
On state Russian television, flattering comments are heard that it was necessary to save lives.
Among the population, opinions vary.
- Then it is that many people also believe the propaganda from the Kremlin, which says that this war is about Russia having to defeat Nazis and fascists in Ukraine, says Bert Sundström.
Anger in Moscow
During Saturday, a demonstration was also held in Moscow by outraged voices, who demanded that nuclear-armed cruise missiles be sent against the United States and Washington, reports Sveriges Radio's Russia correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren.
- Everything to avenge Kherson and what is now the main enemy the USA, which is considered to be using Ukraine to crush Russia, says Maria Persson Löfgren.
In the lead was Yevgeny Fyodorov, member of the Russian Duma.
At the same time, there have been countless arrests around Russia since the invasion began on February 24.
Over 19,000 Russians have so far been arrested in connection with anti-war protests and mobilization, according to the independent site OVD-Info.
In the video above, Bert Sundström answers three questions about the retreat from a Russian perspective.