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"Russia is an occupier", protest against Russian tourists in a Georgian coastal city ended with their cruise ship leaving ahead of schedule (meduza.io)
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Protesters held signs with messages like “Russian warship, go fuck yourself,” “Abkhazia is Georgia,” “Russia is an occupier,” and “Go back to your fucking country.” Additionally, they carried photos of Abkhazia and the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, and played the Georgian national anthem, according to the outlet Batumelebi.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

To be fair, there are also Russians who oppose the war and openly speak out. Many also leave the country to escape the draft office and/or economic despair. We shouldn't pidgeonhole an entire nation.

[–] Tentaclius 5 points 1 year ago

I wouldn't be surprized if a lot of participants of this protest are also Russians, considering Georgia is #1 destination for Russian political emmigration.