Ukrainian writer Andrii Kurkov explains why reasoning with Russians during the war is useless: there will be no communication for another 30-40 years

Ukrainian writer and screenwriter Andrii Kurkov believes that it is impossible to reason with Russians and convince them of the criminality of the Kremlin regime during active hostilities. Ukrainians will not support communication with the people of the terrorist state for another 30-40 years, the cultural figure suggested.

In his opinion, Russian citizens who still do not understand why the war with Ukrainians is a disaster simply do not want to doubt the propaganda. The writer expressed this opinion in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.

"We are now talking about at least 30-40 years. And during this time there will be no communication between Ukrainians and Russians," he began.

The author of the well-known works does not deny that it makes sense to try to convey the truth to the world and to at least a small number of Russians who are open to it. However, it is "practically impossible" to fight such a large-scale propaganda on the territory of the Russian Federation.

"It is almost impossible to reason with them during the fighting for two reasons. The whole of Russia follows the lies from the front line and sometimes the truth, if they really have success. This means that they are now all united by the fact that the whole world is fighting against them. They believe their president," Kurkov said.

He believes that more Russians may want to ask questions that Ukraine could answer only after the war is over.

"We will be able to show this only to those who voluntarily want to watch it. Some will, some won't. People are different," the writer, who has received support from emigrants from Russia abroad, said.

Andrii Kurkov added that there are still people in Russia who support Ukrainians from the occupied territories and help them leave for Europe.

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