How did the people of the soviet union react to the independence of many eartern euopean countries?

The people of the Soviet Union had mixed reactions to the independence of Eastern European countries in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Many Soviet citizens, particularly those in the Baltic states and other republics, supported independence movements, seeing them as an opportunity for greater freedom and self-determination. However, others, especially those loyal to the Communist Party, viewed these developments with concern and disappointment, fearing the loss of Soviet influence and stability. The overall sentiment reflected a broader desire for reform and change within the Soviet Union itself, contributing to its eventual dissolution.