How many Ukrainians were displaced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022?
The invasion caused Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II. More than 8.2 million Ukrainians fled the country, and a third of the total population was displaced.
Questions about Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
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What legal action did international courts take in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine?
On the 2nd of March 2022, the International Criminal Court opened a full investigation into war crimes and genocide allegations in Ukraine, following referrals from 39 member states. On the 16th of March, the International Court of Justice ordered Russia to immediately suspend military operations by a vote of 13-2. On the 17th of March 2023, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
What media restrictions did Russia impose after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine?
Russia's censorship agency Roskomnadzor ordered all outlets to describe the conflict only as a "special military operation" and to use only state-approved sources. Vladimir Putin signed laws imposing up to 15 years in prison for publishing so-called fake news about military operations. Roskomnadzor blocked BBC News Russian, Voice of America, RFE/RL, Deutsche Welle, Meduza, Facebook, and Twitter, and Echo of Moscow closed entirely.
What happened to Russians who protested against the invasion of Ukraine in 2022?
At least 14,906 people were detained in Russia between the 24th of February and the 13th of March 2022, according to OVD-Info. Authorities also targeted people who signed anti-war petitions. In July 2022, Moscow city councillor Alexei Gorinov became the first person jailed under Russia's new censorship laws, receiving a sentence of seven years for criticizing the invasion at a city council meeting.
How did Russian public opinion about the invasion of Ukraine compare to global public opinion?
The independent Levada Center found in late April 2022 that 74% of Russians expressed support for the invasion, while 19% opposed it. By September 2023, VTsIOM head Valery Fyodorov said only 10-15% of Russians were actively behind the war. Globally, the Economist Intelligence Unit estimated that two-thirds of the world's population lived in countries neutral toward or leaning in Russia's favor.
Which countries showed the most pro-Russian sentiment in polls about the 2022 invasion of Ukraine?
Jordan showed among the strongest pro-Russian sentiment, with a 2023 poll finding 78% of Jordanians wanted Russia to win the war. An Airlangga University study found 71% of Indonesian internet users supported the invasion. A September 2022 Slovak survey found more than half of respondents leaned toward a Russian victory.