We are not at war with Russian regime, but with Russian people – Head of Ukrainian Intelligence

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2022, 17:15

The Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has said that the vast majority of Russians support the war in Ukraine.

Source: Kyrylo Budanov, the Head of the Chief Intelligence Directorate, during an interview for Orestokratiia project [a TV programme led by Orest Sokhar, Editor-in-Chief of the Ukrainian outlet Obozrevatel – ed.] 

Quote: "Unfortunately, 82% [of Russians – ed.] support hostilities in Ukraine. Unfortunately, we have to face the truth: we are not at war with the Russian regime, as many believe, but, unfortunately, with the Russian people. 82% is an overwhelming majority."

Details: The Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine periodically surveys the sentiments of residents of the Russian Federation.

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