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Some Russian citizens oppose the war with Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin

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Russian police officers stand guard during an unsanctioned rally, after opposition activists called for street protests against the mobilisation of reservists ordered by President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow, Russia September 21, 2022. REUTERS/REUTERS PHOTOGRAPHER
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Russian police officers stand guard during an unsanctioned rally, after opposition activists called for street protests against the mobilisation of reservists ordered by President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow, Russia September 21, 2022. REUTERS/REUTERS PHOTOGRAPHER

TUESDAY at 12:30 p.m. on "The Source" — Since the invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has signed measures that dole out long jail sentences for Russian citizens who oppose the war. Despite this, some citizens are still vocal in their dissent against the Ukrainian invasion. Russian opinions of the war span from undying support to abhorrence.

In February, Russian forces began to attack the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in an attempt to overthrow the government. The two countries have been at war ever since.

Have there been actions taken against Russians who oppose the war? What could happen if large numbers of Russian citizens refuse to fight? What is the majority opinion in Russia on the Russia-Ukraine war?

From FRONTLINE is "Putin's War at home" The film premieres Tuesday, November 1 at 9 p.m. on KLRN. It will also be available to stream on pbs.org/frontline, YouTube and in the PBS Video App.

Guest: Gesbeen Mohammed, director of "Putin’s War at Home" a FRONTLINE documentary

"The Source" is a live call-in program airing Mondays through Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. Leave a message before the program at (210) 615-8982. During the live show, call833-877-8255, email thesource@tpr.org or tweet@TPRSource.

*This interview will be recorded on Tuesday, November 1

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