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Mood in Russia turns bleak as war in Ukraine drags on and economy suffers
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Analysis Summary
Russia's economy is contracting for the first time since 2023 while Putin's approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since the 2022 invasion, with the rating at 65.6% according to state polls. Economic stagnation combined with an unpopular crackdown on internet access—including blocking Telegram and VPNs—are driving growing public discontent. The Kremlin faces a structural squeeze: massive military spending drains resources from civilian industries, sanctions constrain energy revenues, and labor shortages persist, while any economic recovery remains unlikely through 2026.
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“Mood in Russia turns bleak as war in Ukraine drags on and economy suffers”
Multiple sources confirm economic contraction, falling approval ratings, and public dissatisfaction with internet restrictions.
“War in its fifth year, talks stalled and sanctions biting deeper”
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022; war is in its fifth year. Sanctions are documented by EU and US sources. Peace talks remain stalled.
“Putin's ratings are falling”
Putin's rating has fallen for the seventh week in a row to 65.6%, confirmed by state pollster VTsIOM across multiple sources.
“Citizens are voicing despair”
Public dissatisfaction mounts over government restrictions on internet access and economic stagnation, as reported by Washington Post.
“Economy is struggling”
Russia's economy shrunk in the first two months of the year, according to official statistics and GDP shrank by combined 1.8% in January and February.
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