Kremlin tightens their grip and warns the Russians of criticising the "special military operation". In essence: there's an open window for every Russian if required.
Originally Posted by Moscow. September 13th. INTERFAX.RU
The Kremlin said that it is necessary to be careful with criticism of the special operation in Ukraine
- Critical remarks about the special military operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine in the light of recent events are permissible within the framework of the current legislation, but the line in this matter is very shaky, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
“As for other, critical points of view, as long as they remain within the framework of the current legislation, this is pluralism. But the line is very, very thin. You have to be very careful here,” Peskov warned. So he answered the request of journalists to comment on critical posts in telegram channels in connection with the latest events during the special military operation in Ukraine.
"Public opinion is so sensitive to what is happening in the framework of a special military operation, it is clear that public opinion reacts very, very emotionally," he said.
At the same time, Peskov stressed that "the Russians support the president, this is confirmed by the mood of the people, their actions, participation in the elections and the choice made by those who used their vote." "This is confirmed by statistic data," Peskov stressed.
He noted that society is consolidated around the decisions that the head of state makes.