With Memes and in State Media, Many Russians Cheer on Putin’s Threats

With Memes and in State Media, Many Russians Cheer on Putin’s Threats

While support for Vladimir V. Putin’s threats resounded in pro-war venues, some Russians reacted with worry, gallows humor and apathy to the suggestions of striking the West and using nuclear weapons.

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