Whatever You Do in Russia, Don’t Talk About the War

Russian officials are downplaying the consequences of the war with Ukraine, using euphemisms to describe the conflict. They have been hesitant to designate shelters and implement blast sirens, despite Ukraine bringing the war closer to Russian territory. This approach reflects the government's efforts to minimize the war's impact on the public. Officials' reluctance to acknowledge the war's severity has become a notable aspect of their response.

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