This is an interesting read from a liberal source.
Where President Zelensky's popularity stands with people in Ukraine
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/27/1076...skys-popularity-stands-with-people-in-ukraine
I think many people assume Putin is willing to negotiate. Why? Because most people are willing to negotiate. Zelenskyy probably under-estimated Putin's determination to re-take Ukraine for the greater glory of Russia (and Putin's ego). If this long, protracted conflict that has boiled over into full scale war should confirm...do not underestimate Putin's resolve. I don't think it would matter who was president of Ukraine...the only way to avoid this war with Putin is capitulation.So often we forget there are always two sides to a story. Actually three, if you count the media spin.
Over 1000 protestors were arrested in Moskva on the first weekend of the invasionUnfortunately, with Joe Biden in office, you may be right.
As far as Putin’s resolve goes, I think it goes way beyond what the average Russian citizen would put up with. Support for this war among the Russians is very slim. Almost manufactured.