Anti-war protests have broken out in scores of cities across Russia, and many have taken to social media to express their shock and anger at the decision to attack a nation whom Russians consider kindred, and where many have family ties. Early Thursday morning, any remaining skepticism that their country would invade was put to rest, when Mr. Putin declared a special military operation in Ukraine. Even those who did agree to answer the questions in Miniailos survey displayed a heightened level of fear and discomfort.
