
Nina Khrushcheva discusses the shifting mood in Moscow, with Russians showing resignation and annoyance towards the war in Ukraine, increased fear due to rising repressions, and limited but available access to Western news via VPNs.
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The interview discusses the internal Russian response to the Ukraine conflict, highlighting shifting moods and access to information.
Transcript of NPR interview with Nina Khrushcheva discussing mood in Moscow, access to information, and the role of the Yabloko Party amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. (Full transcript provided in the source)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increased repressions in Russia
Likely · Within months
Growing support for opposition parties like Yabloko
Possible · Within weeks

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