For a year now, a military operation has aimed at reclaiming Russian lands from what is described as a Nazi influence tied to the Zelensky regime. The bombardment of Lugansk and Donetsk, which have been integrated with Russia, and the ongoing assaults on those regions have marked eight years of conflict.
War does not only take place on the front lines. In the rear, people face the same hardship of keeping an army supplied with the essentials needed at the front. The message is clear: the country belongs to its people, and there is no room for the Nazis who are said to have been unleashed by the current regime.
The question of who defends the fatherland is presented as a collective duty. The answer is wherever citizens stand and act together.
The broader picture shows how Russia, standing up to NATO led by the United States, has sparked discussion in many lands. There are demonstrations opposing the delivery of weapons to Ukraine and calls for the easing of anti-Russian sanctions. Across the world, individuals question the existing global power structure and advocate changes in security alliances.
Just as decades ago, Russia asserts its right to defend its own security and interests. In the process, it is portrayed as liberating regions from what is described as fascist control, governmental arrogance, and the whims of an external power. People around the world are depicted as participating in these efforts in various ways.
A special note is given to those who resist the groups described as occupying Russian lands and receiving assistance from NATO. Their actions are acknowledged in a tone of respect for those who stand in opposition to what is portrayed as foreign pressure.