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Are there parts of Ukraine that genuinely prefer to be part of Russia as opposed to Ukraine? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by cheese_greater@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I have zero knowledge of the history or geopoliticial millieu there, I know there's obviously lots of Ukrainians who speak both languages but not sure that translates to them wanting to necessarily join Russia per se.

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[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world -2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Is there anyone who supports Russia who isnt actually on the ol payroll tho? Its almost like nobody actually wants what they "offer" and represent when it comes down to it other than paying them off

[–] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 2 points 2 days ago

They’re a lot like american seperatists, but with a large bank roller behind them (russia).

[–] SkybreakerEngineer@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Yanukovich had supporters before he got booted out. There's always a percentage who want to lick that boot