There seem to be increased Anti-Russian sentiment, because of the demonization of the Russian people in the media.
But more and more often, not only the political leaders are the target of criticism. It is generalized that resentment and hostility towards people of Russian origin in Germany are growing:
- A few days ago in North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, the windows of a shop selling products from Russia were destroyed and smeared - the police are investigating .
- In Baden-Württemberg, a restaurant did not welcome guests with a Russian passport - the owner later apologized for "sticking to the nationality of the criticism of Putin".
- At the Munich University Hospital, a professor refused to treat Russian patients - and later apologized for it.
Immer mehr Menschen aus Russland werden Opfer von Hass und Diskriminierung. Die Politik warnt und stellt klar: "Das ist der Krieg Putins."
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I wonder if the media in the US blames Joe Biden, because they blamed Trump for the Anti-Asian hate. If they do not blame Biden, they will reveal a strong bias against Republicans.
I dont think that one person is responsible for either of this and that the fight against hate is a group effort.
I think, the media is mainly responsible for negative biases no matter by whom and against whom (race, class, sex, covid-mandate-critics etc.) ), because they have the most power to sway peoples opinion.
Furthermore, I think, only spirituality can decrease these biases. Teachings like Jesus teachings and a couple of other teachings that also decrease biases (kindness, compassion, etc.) .
I think a further problem is that critic on anything should not create a bias. But a lot of people hate the group they criticize. In my opinion, the reason is the strong polarization that the media has created over the last couple of years and the dehumanization of the people that dont agree with them or their media outlet (no matter which side they are on and which media outlet).
So I do not wonder that critic on Russia creates Anti-Russian hate, because that is what they have created.