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by akhmatova 1284 days ago
What percentage of the people in Ukraine appreciate what you are doing?

Is that even a question? By all indications, the percentage is extremely high (outside of the Crimea, and some parts of the Donbass).

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Yes, it's an honest question. I know the percentage is very high, or at least, I'm expecting it to be. Would it remain so once the dust settles? That should have been the main question, with the first question being more of an intro, to set a number.
I think if you went there and asked around, you would find that their basic attitude on this question is extremely level-headed and sober.

Nobody there "likes war" or wants to be in this fight as a matter of patriotic belief or some other abstract principle. They're doing what they have to do so they don't end up getting killed or permanently enslaved, period. It's really extremely straightforward and simple for them.

So yes, they greatly appreciate whatever help they can get - and will continue to do so long after the dust settles.

Is it safe to openly oppose Zelenski's government at the moment while being in Ukraine?
Beats me, but it's safe to say that you sure do like changing the subject a lot.
You were the one that said "if you went there and asked around". I simply asked if that's really so easy and safe to do as you make it sound to be. How many Ukraine opposition parties were banned and outlawed there recently?