How Russia's diaspora is coping with Putin's war and its impact on their own relatives

Friday, May 23, 2025

Der Standard

Russian diaspora resists Putin’s war against Ukraine, facing personal risks while organizing opposition in Europe.

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Members of the Russian diaspora are fleeing domestic repression and organizing resistance in Europe against Putin’s war on Ukraine, maintaining some optimism despite grim prospects. One individual, Tima Moskovtsev, who lives in Austria, openly opposes the war, knowing that revealing his anti-war activism to his parents could lead to severe personal repercussions.

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