Last weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the support of the upper chamber of the Russian Parliament decided to send troops to Ukraine. The Russian public has responded to the aggression dubiously – in different cities around the country they held rallies in support of the invasion, and against it. While the protesters carrying posters “Tanks to Kyiv” were guarded by the police, the protesters against the invasion with the slogans “No to war” – were grabbed and taken into the “paddy wagons.” Many Russian bloggers, journalists and cultural figures spoke out directly against the unleashing of military actions on the territory of Ukraine. AIN.UA editors offer a selection of such statements from blogs and social media accounts of famous personalities:

Andrey Makarevich, the leader of “The Time Machine” band

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