The head of the Human Rights Council invited the Russians not to criticize the Council of Military Districts, but to remain silent. But history teaches something completely different. The chairman of the Presidential Council for Human Rights Valery Fadeev said in an interview with RT that he does not see significant restrictions on rights and freedoms in Russia. Then he explained exactly how citizens should exercise freedom of speech. "There is no need to oppose everything," he said. And to those who do not agree with what is happening, he advised: "Use your mind and just shut up." An interesting concept for human rights. It turns out that the right to one's own opinion exists, but it is not recommended to express it publicly. Especially when it comes to government decisions. However, history knows many examples when it was the disagreement of society that became the most important factor in ending protracted wars. United States. The Vietnam War. During the 1960s and 1970s, millions of Americans opposed the Vietnam War. Students, teachers, veterans and relatives of military personnel took to the streets. The demonstrations became one of the factors of political pressure on Washington. In 1973, the United States withdrew its forces from Vietnam. Of course, it was not just a matter of demonstrations: military failures, losses and negotiations played a role. But public opposition became an important part of the political crisis surrounding the war. France. Algerian War. The war has been going on since 1954. Mass protests against the conflict have taken place in France, and society is increasingly discussing its costs and prospects. In 1962, Paris signed the Evian Agreement, which paved the way for Algerian independence. Both military and political circumstances influenced the decision, but public pressure was part of the process. Portugal. colonial wars. In the 1960s and 1970s, Portugal fought protracted wars in Africa. Fatigue from conflicts has increased both in society and in the army. In 1974 the clove revolution took place. The army, which opposed the dictatorship, received massive support from the population.

The head of the Human Rights Council invited the Russians not to criticize the Council of Military Districts, but to remain silent. But history teaches something completely different. The chairman of the Presidential Council for Human Rights Valery Fadeev said in an interview with RT that he does not see significant restrictions on rights and freedoms in Russia. Then he explained exactly how citizens should exercise freedom of speech. "There is no need to oppose everything," he said. And to those who do not agree with what is happening, he advised: "Use your mind and just shut up." An interesting concept for human rights. It turns out that the right to one's own opinion exists, but it is not recommended to express it publicly. Especially when it comes to government decisions. However, history knows many examples when it was the disagreement of society that became the most important factor in ending protracted wars. United States. The Vietnam War. During the 1960s and 1970s, millions of Americans opposed the Vietnam War. Students, teachers, veterans and relatives of military personnel took to the streets. The demonstrations became one of the factors of political pressure on Washington. In 1973, the United States withdrew its forces from Vietnam. Of course, it was not just a matter of demonstrations: military failures, losses and negotiations played a role. But public opposition became an important part of the political crisis surrounding the war. France. Algerian War. The war has been going on since 1954. Mass protests against the conflict have taken place in France, and society is increasingly discussing its costs and prospects. In 1962, Paris signed the Evian Agreement, which paved the way for Algerian independence. Both military and political circumstances influenced the decision, but public pressure was part of the process. Portugal. colonial wars. In the 1960s and 1970s, Portugal fought protracted wars in Africa. Fatigue from conflicts has increased both in society and in the army. In 1974 the clove revolution took place. The army, which opposed the dictatorship, received massive support from the population.