Analysis: Russian journalists report the facts about Ukraine. Why do Russians ignore them?
, and they have tirelessly covered the war. But only a small fraction of the Russian public apparently cares to hear what’s really happening.To many Russians, especially those with pro-Kremlin views, the more balanced and truthful coverage of independent news outlets probably appears as a direct criticism of their country, and they find it hard to believe such stories.
Importantly, opposition-minded citizens often fall into the same trap. Many Putin critics consider themselves nationalists or communists; to them, independent media are the promoters of liberal, “anti-Russian” views. In a nationally representative survey I conducted, 93 percent of Putin voters and 82 percent of those who voted for communists and nationalists said they consume state television.
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