The comparison was indeed about propaganda of Russian and Turkish authorities. Then my reply was to the comment about the cities being in war, which implies Ukraine (as being actively physically bombarded), where I explained that where I live has nothing to do with war as in guns and explosions.

"Living in war", at least for me, implies being physically present in an active war zone that has been bombarded with military and explosions, not some conflict at the other end of the country which is mainly affecting another country.

(Just for clarity: I personally do NOT support war in any way, either the one affecting Ukraine nor Syria, regardless of the initiator)

Ah, in that case I think we agree mostly. However I'd say that paying taxes that go towards armed conflict we are, to some degree, doing war.

Yeah, I'm trying to (legally) evade as much as possible. I'd never do it in a proper country as the government would actually care about citizens, but in my case, I know where money goes on taxes which makes me very uncomfortable.

Thank you.