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As a Russian expatriate and critic of Vladimir Putin, the speaker, known as Roman, voiced unique perspectives on the interview's impact. He expressed that although Zelenskyy initially sought to address Russians directly and appeal to them, the disappointment stemming from a lack of response or engagement from the Russian populace led him to retreat from that dialogue. The subsequent shift in rhetoric reflects a broader sentiment among Ukrainians, who feel disillusioned by the perceived apathy or complicity of the Russian people amidst the ongoing war.